Effect with window in window

Hi All,
I am using CS3 and wondering if it possible to have frame or shadow around the inner windows while using
windows in windows effect?
Thanks
Shaul

If you just scaled the clip down (PIP/picture in picture )you can use e.g. Edge Feather.
If you cropped the clip or used a mask you can draw something in the Titler.

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