Quick Tip: Create a Long Shadow Using a Blend in Illustrator

Long shadows are all the rage. There are many ways to create them, but using a Blend has its advantages. The blend remains live, so if you want, you can change the color, the position or the opacity without having to start over again. The first video shows you how to create the shadow effect, and in the second one, you'll learn how to record the steps as an action you can use on any object to create a blended shadow.