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drop shadow

In graphic design, a drop shadow is an effect where an image is repeated behind itself to create the illusion that the image is floating over its background. A cast shadow is similar to a drop shadow but has the added dimension of perspective. Cast shadows can be rotated, slid, or stretched to create the illusion that the light source is coming from different directions.

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> Sun's Developer Connection illustrates the difference between drop shadows and cast shadows.
Last updated on: Sep 21, 2005

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