Using the Glow effect

The following procedures provide a basic overview of how to use this effect.

To apply a basic glow using original colors:

1. Select the layer, and choose Effect > Stylize > Glow.
2. In the Effect Controls window, choose Glow Based On > Color Channels.
3. Adjust the Glow controls as desired.
4. For Composite Original, choose On Top.
5. For Glow Operation, choose Add.
6. For Glow Colors, choose Original Colors.

To apply a basic glow based on the alpha channel:

1. Select the layer, and choose Effect > Stylize > Glow.
2. In the Effect Controls window, choose Glow Colors > A & B Colors.
3. For Glow Based On, choose Alpha Channel.
4. Choose an option for Composite Original.