In this “Three Minutes Max” video, Jesús Ramirez shows a quick way to create a long shadow effect on type—or any Photoshop element. Using a Smart Object and Path Blur options, he gives his text a more realistic cast shadow in just a few easy steps.
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This article was last modified on August 29, 2025
This article was first published on October 5, 2021
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