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To complete this tutorial you will need to download and install the Drop Shadow plugin.
Start with an 800 x 600 (default) canvas.
Use the Ellipse Select tool and (holding the SHIFT key) drag a circle that has a Bounding Rectangle size of 400 x 400 pixels.
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Set your Secondary Colour to completely transparent.
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