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Correct answer jamieclarke

Hi @Vinicius23360093z9ac -  The long shadow is an effect, while the text animation is a transition. Since transitions are applied after all effects, this causes the text effect to break. This is a known limitation, as the effect relies on transparency to isolate the text characters.

I’m glad you found the workaround of nesting the type effect and then applying the drop shadow. There are ongoing discussions about improvements in this area for the future.

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jamieclarke
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jamieclarkeCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
Community Manager
September 17, 2025

Hi @Vinicius23360093z9ac -  The long shadow is an effect, while the text animation is a transition. Since transitions are applied after all effects, this causes the text effect to break. This is a known limitation, as the effect relies on transparency to isolate the text characters.

I’m glad you found the workaround of nesting the type effect and then applying the drop shadow. There are ongoing discussions about improvements in this area for the future.

R Neil Haugen
Legend
September 17, 2025

I can't tell ... is that the FilmImpact typewriter, or the old discontinued one, or a plugin?

Everyone's mileage always varies ...
Participating Frequently
September 17, 2025

It's the native Filmimpact typewriter, from Premiere update 25.5

R Neil Haugen
Legend
September 17, 2025

Thank you for giving the info ... I'll have to test that on my PC later.

Everyone's mileage always varies ...