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I extracted gradient from a image in adobe color. How do i Import this as a gradient file in Illustrator?
I'm working on an illustration composed of the linework, the colors (done with the brush) and shading done with purple at Multiple transparency at 30%. I saw a video where the guy creates a new layer with same transparency value of Multiple at 30%, clicks the gradient tool, draws a short line starting below the illustration (painted with several colors) and a beautiful shadow is cast on the illustration. He uses photoshop, I'm on Illustrator CS5. What am I missing here? I've been searching everywhere for hours and can't find anything that comes close to recreating this effect.
This is the video. He applies the effect at the 20:05 mark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhChRyWtMgM&t=1231s. I can't apply the Overlay effect he does after this either. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Starting to digitally color my scanned inks and these 2 steps would really elevate my game.
Thank you so much for your time and assistance.

