Is there a way to fade objects without using gaussian blur or feather?

[SHIIFT]

I usually use gaussian blur for my car projects, but they are not the best since I end up getting the file heavier and also my computer barely handles it. I have been searching for different options but gradients are not what I am looking for, as I need to make gradients based on a shape and not linear or circular. Here is an image of what I do when fading objects in Illustrator, with gaussian blur:

[mecdos]

short answer is no.

you can rasterize the effect after making and that will make it easier for your computer to handle. you can also use a black and white image of the fade and use it as an opacity mask. this is also faster than a live effect but won't be as easily editable. 

[Doug A Roberts · Accepted solution]

I would have said the answer way yes, and suggested gradient meshes.

Create and edit mesh objects in Illustrator

[mecdos]

gradient meshes don't have transparency. you could use a gadient mesh as an opacity mask.

[Doug A Roberts]

[mecdos]

thanks doug. didn't know

[John Mensinger]

ShiiftArtworks  wrote

I need to make gradients based on a shape and not linear or circular.

Two words: Gradient Mesh

[jelenam98675500]

Hi there, im interested in printing illustrator files with gaussian blur, what quality is? Also use it for cars. Thanks

[Monika Gause]

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Hi there, im interested in printing illustrator files with gaussian blur, what quality is? Also use it for cars. Thanks

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