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The shape with the Gaussian blur will be rasterized in the output. Same might or might not be the case for shapes underneath.
This might be created with a blend.
Whether or not that is suitable for a logo, depends on the use cases.
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The shape with the Gaussian blur will be rasterized in the output. Same might or might not be the case for shapes underneath.
This might be created with a blend.
Whether or not that is suitable for a logo, depends on the use cases.
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Thanks Monika.
What if I create the soft shadow effect with feather? Is that still rasterising? I think it needs to be a mesh to still be vector?
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Feather is a raster based effect as well.
These days even in a logo raster is not a big deal IF everyone involved knows what they are doing AND IF a version of the logo exists to use in cases where you absolutely need it 100% vector. Of course everyone involved also needs to know when to use which version of the file.
There are cases where even a blend or a mesh would not work (think engraving, cutting etc.).
A blend would also be 100% vector
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Yep - all great points, thank you. I think the main concern was scaling up for exhibiting but the engraving/cutting point is a good one so we'll be sure to create an additional version without the shadow. Many thanks.
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If it's just about scaling: Set the Document raster effects resolution to a suitable amount and use the Gaussian blur. It makes a beautiful blur. You probably cannot achieve that as comfortably using either a blend or a mesh
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Nice. Where does the raster effects resolution setting live please?
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It's in Effects > Document Raster effects settings.
When exporting this as a PDF, also make sure to not downsample it.
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Excellent. That's another top tip I'm keeping. Thank you very much!
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Jan,
How about this, starting with only the grey filled path?
1) Select the grey filled, then apply Object>Path>Offset Path with an offset equalling the added depth of the blur, then in the Transparency palette set the Opacity to 0 (this will apply to the offset path);
2) Select both paths, then in Object>Blend>Blend Options set the Spacing to a suitably large number of Specified Steps (for a smooth transition) and set Aligniment to Align to Path, then apply Object>Blend>Make.
Edit; Seriously delayed answer, hence effectively an elaboration of what Monika has said twice, and agreeing with the reservation.
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Jan,
I apologize for the wrong word, Alignment > Orientation (which was staring me in my face); and you have chosen Align to Path already so it ought to work fine.
When done you can zoom in and out and see whether the 16 steps is a suitable choice, between underdoing and overdoing. Ctrl/Cmd+Z can be your friend.
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May I ask whether it worked, Jan?
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Thank you for sharing, Jan; weird indeed, and hardly worth an effort to improve the blend.