Unable to achieve long shadow effect in Illustrator [duplicate]

This question already has an answer here: How would I replicate this long shadow image? [duplicate] (1 answer) Closed 7 years ago. I have read several guides on how to achieve the Long Shadow effect using Illustrator, I tried both using the Transform Effect and Blend Modes, however I fail achieve it using both. When … Read more

Why does Illustrator not let me edit text after it has styling?

After I put a drop shadow on text, then save -> exit -> reopen, I cannot edit the text. When I click on the Type Tool Icon and then click on the number, it just shows the paths. Any suggestions? Then when I reopen the doc, it converts the text to an outline. Note: File … Read more

Add shadow to a frame on a background

Let’s say I want to add this photography + frame on this background. It will look “very copy/pasted”. How to add (with Photoshop) the shadow that would normally be produced by the frame on the 4 sides of the frame? The shadow should blend naturally with the background layer. Should I also add some brightness … Read more

How do I remove the white background and keep the shadows with a transparent background?

How do I remove the white background and keep the shadows with a transparent background? Answer On the top menu bar click on Select > Color Range (with this tool, you can select the white background) With the tool opened Shift + Click to add more white color. This lets you select the entire range … Read more