Glow and Blur in Photoshop

[bobelmore]

I know this is probably very simple, but I want to add some glow and blur to use as a highlight for screen shots.

I do this in Adobe Captivate using glow and blur effects (see below), and I know there similar options (and more) in Photoshop.

Thanks.

[davescm · Accepted solution]

Hi

Taking a screenshot of your post I added a couple of red rectangle shapes set to overlay (which turned the text red the same as the shape). Then I added, with layer styles, a green and red inner and outer glow which gave the blur.

You can play around with the layer styles to get the effect you want and go for gradients rather than plain colours etc

Dave

[bobelmore]

Thanks Dave.  I am still a little confused but getting the hang of it.  I didn't realize everything could be done within the layers area.

Far more sophisticated than what Captivate offers.

[davescm]

Yes layer styles and blending modes are powerful tools. The links below may help.

Layer effects and styles in Adobe Photoshop

Blending modes in Adobe Photoshop

Dave