Shadow Effect - is this overkill?

[gwpriester]

If the shadows was created as a blend then I suppose you would have all those layers. I would just create a shadow shape, feather the edges and apply a Linear Stained Glass transparency to achieve the same effect.

[puw]

If the shadows was created as a blend then I suppose you would have all those layers. I would just create a shadow shape, feather the edges and apply a Linear Stained Glass transparency to achieve the same effect.

Never thought about the effect of blends on layers - need to keep that in mind. Thanks Gary.