Create a Retro Long Shadow Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator

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Learn how to create a retro long shadow text effect in Adobe Illustrator, step by step. ► Download Illustrator add-ons and graphics from Envato Elements: For starters, you will learn how to create some text. Taking full advantage of the Appearance panel and using a neat Transform effect, you will learn how to add the long shadow effect without expanding your text. Some basic blending techniques and a simple Gaussian Blur effect will be the final touches for your text effect. Here are the steps involved: 00:00 - Introduction 00:41 - Set up the document 01:27 - Add some text 02:57 - Apply a long shadow effect 05:06 - Further stylize the long shadow effect 06:03 - Add a background and some new text 09:42 - Outro ► Download Unlimited Stock Photos, Fonts & Templates with Envato Elements: Assets Used in This Video: • Music: Read more on How to Create a Retro Long Shadow Text Effect in Adobe Illustrator on Envato Tuts+: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Envato Tuts+ Discover free how-to tutorials and online courses. Design a logo, create a website, build an app, or learn a new skill: Envato Elements All the creative assets you need under one subscription. Customize your project by adding unique photos, fonts, graphics, and themes. ► Download Unlimited Stock Photos, Fonts & Templates with Envato Elements: ► Subscribe to Envato Tuts+ on YouTube: ► Follow Envato Tuts+ on Twitter: ► Follow Envato Tuts+ on Facebook: - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -