LongShadow 2

LongShadow 2

long shadow plugin

Download LongShadow 2 V1.6 for After Effects on Windows and Mac, a powerful plugin that creates stunning, customizable long shadow effects with just one click. Perfect for modern flat design, logo animations, typography, and UI elements, LongShadow 2 gives you complete control over shadow direction, length, softness, and color—all without complex manual layer duplication .

LongShadow 2 is a full-featured shadow plugin for After Effects. Control every shadow aspect and make outstanding images!

LongShadow 2 generates true vector-based long shadows that remain crisp at any scale, with options for both sharp and soft edges . The plugin features an intuitive interface with real-time preview, making it easy to experiment with different shadow styles before applying them to your layers . Version 1.6 introduces several powerful enhancements for even greater creative control .

Key Features of LongShadow 2 V1.6:

• One-Click Generation: Instantly create professional long shadows from any shape layer, text layer, or mask
• Vector-Based Shadows: Crisp, scalable shadows that maintain quality at any resolution
• Full Direction Control: Adjust shadow angle with intuitive controls—0 to 360 degrees
• Adjustable Length: Set shadow length from subtle to dramatic with simple slider
• Soft Edge Control: Add feathering for softer, more realistic shadow falloff
• NEW – Perspective Mode: Create shadows that simulate natural perspective for more realistic depth
• NEW – Gradient Support: Apply color gradients to your shadows for enhanced visual interest
• NEW – Individual Color Control: Set separate colors for shadow start and end for creative effects
• NEW – Custom Start Point: Control exactly where the shadow begins relative to your object
• Real-Time Preview: See changes instantly as you adjust parameters
• Lightweight Performance: Fast generation without heavy processing overhead

Perfect For:

• Motion graphics artists creating modern flat design animations
• Logo and title designers adding depth to typography
• UI/UX designers prototyping interface elements with shadow effects
• Anyone wanting to add professional long shadows without manual layer duplication
• Creators working in popular design styles requiring dimensional text and shapes

System Requirements:

• Adobe After Effects 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020
• Windows 10/11 (64-bit) or macOS
• 4GB RAM minimum (8GB+ recommended)
• 25MB available disk space
• Enable “Allow Scripts to Write Files and Access Network” in Preferences > Scripting & Expressions

Installation:
Copy the LongShadow 2.jsxbin file to your After Effects ScriptUI Panels folder:

• Windows: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe After Effects [version]\Support Files\Scripts\ScriptUI Panels\
• Mac: /Applications/Adobe After Effects [version]/Scripts/ScriptUI Panels/
  Access via Window menu > LongShadow 2

Note: The plugin works with shape layers, text layers, and any layer with an alpha channel. For best results, ensure your layer has transparency around the object you want to shadow .

LongShadow 2 is a full-featured shadow plugin for After Effects. Control every shadow aspect and make outstanding images!

LongShadow 2 is the ultimate GPU-accelerated shadow creation tool

LongShadow 2 is faster and has many more tricks up its sleeve.

Here is what you can do with the LongShadow 2:

Key Features:

• Fantastic shadow anti-aliasing
• Shadow texturing! Control your colors and transparency precisely with an external layer in 1D or 2D texture modes
• Extra Brute-Force Directional shadow mode, which preserves the original layer semi-transparency and anti-aliasing
• New Soft Shadow feature
• Post-smoothing algorithm
• Last but not least – a dedicated SoftShadow plugin built for those who just want a simple solid color shadow, offering simplified controls and a soft shadow look.

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