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Your video editing system has two more effects that you can apply to your
title elements: Drop Shadows and Extrusions. Drop shadows can provide a
subtle separation between your text and the picture behind it. Click on the
Drop Shadow button to enable drop shadows on the text you have
selected. The controls for the drop shadow effect are also contained in the
Effects Controls screen, in the middle group of controls. The upper slider
controls the darkness of the shadow, and the lower slider adjusts the
shadow’s distance (depth) from the lettering.
An extrusion effect lets you give objects a 3-D look by creating the illusion
of depth. Clicking on the Extrude button enables the effect on the text
you have selected. The bottom group of controls on the Effects Controls
screen contains the controls for this effect. These settings allow you to select
the color of the extrusion, the depth of the extrusion, and the direction in
which the extrusion emerges. Go ahead and experiment with different
settings and watch the results in the preview region above the Cancel
button. Click OK when you’re satisfied with the extrusion settings. Feel free
to turn off or leave on any of the effects settings to achieve a look you are
happy with.
You’ve created your first graphic. Click on the Editor tab on the right
side of the screen to continue your learning exercise.
Editing Your Video
You’re ready to edit. Your screen should look like the picture below. If the
Clips bin is not visible in the upper left corner of your screen, press the
Clips key on the top row of your keyboard (or click on the arrows to the
right/left of your bin heading) to make it appear.
