
Learn to create the long shadow effect in Photoshop across five projects, with downloadable resource files, inspired by sled design concepts.
Discover the long shadow design concept borrowed from flat design and its key characteristics: a 45-degree shadow and a length 2.5 times the object's diagonal, shaping ui icons and elements.
Place your text or icon in the document, use the line tool and ruler to build the long shadow effect, and preview the detailed technique in the next video.
Master the long shadow effect in Photoshop by creating a 600x600 document, aligning text, setting guides, drawing 45-degree lines, and adjusting opacity for a polished silhouette.
Learn how this technique yields a pretty good long shadow, but its disadvantages include tedious, time-consuming work for longer words and dragging guides.
Master the long shadow technique by using two guides, one horizontal and one vertical, and the brush tool to build the project.
Learn to create a long shadow effect in Photoshop by setting a 600 px canvas with an anchor point, applying brush stroke, and adjusting color and opacity for impactful shadows.
Assess the photoshop long shadow technique’s advantages and disadvantages, noting longer letters increase time and that changes require repeating steps for each icon; brush presets map black to brush.
Learn the technique used in this project by placing text, creating a new black layer, and using arrow keys to shape the long shadow effect.
Master technique 3 to create a long shadow effect in a Photoshop project by building a 400 by 400 canvas, centering text, and adjusting opacity.
Explore the long shadow technique in Photoshop, showing its simple one- or two-step advantage while noting time consumption for larger documents.
Learn the technique to create the long shadow effect in Photoshop using 3D, demonstrated through a project.
Create a long shadow by applying 3d extrusion to the text, flattening it onto a surface, set top lighting, rotate the x axis 90 degrees, and render with white material.
Explore the advantages and disadvantages of the long shadow technique in Photoshop, including its dynamic results and limited control, with tips on gradient enhancements.
Explore a bonus project to craft a long shadow effect by applying a gradient, setting the angle to 135 degrees, and adjusting opacity to 0 percent for a cleaner look.
Discover five Photoshop long shadow techniques and five projects included, compare their pros and cons, and blend brush stroke and 3D methods for app icons and real-life designs.
Master a new Photoshop technique to create a long shadow effect, building a 1920x1080 document, and applying smart object shadows with blur gallery and gradient overlays.
Photoshop - Long Shadow Effect: 5 Creative Projects Included
Do you want to improve your Photoshop skills and learn a stylish technique that is trending in modern design? This course will teach you how to create the Long Shadow Effect, a popular design element often seen in flat design logos, typography, icons, and social media graphics.
The Long Shadow Effect adds depth and character to otherwise flat shapes, helping your designs look clean, modern, and professional. It is simple to create once you understand the right Photoshop tools and techniques. In this course, you will learn multiple ways to create long shadows using layers, gradients, masks, and blending modes — all explained step-by-step in an easy and practical way.
You will learn by doing through five exciting real-world projects, including:
Text design with stylish shadows
Logo design with modern flat elements
Icon design using shape tools
Poster design with creative composition
Social media post design with eye-catching visuals
Each project will help you apply what you learn immediately and give you valuable hands-on experience.
By the end of the course, you will be able to design your own flat-style graphics confidently and add long shadow effects to any creative project. You will also have five professional pieces to include in your design portfolio.
What You’ll Get:
Step-by-step Photoshop lessons
Five complete design projects
Practical tips for beginners and intermediates
Lifetime access and updates
30-day money-back guarantee
So, what are you waiting for? Enroll today and start creating beautiful, modern, and professional designs with the Long Shadow Effect in Photoshop — a simple technique that makes a big visual impact!