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Old 31st December 2007, 00:49   #2 (permalink)
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OK, I have found an answer - so for anyone else in this situation here it is:

The intensity of the shadow (e.g. how black it is) is NOT controlled by alpha or transparency.

It IS controlled by GLOW.

Give the shadow catcher a pure white glow and you get lighter shadows. Reduce the glow and the shadows get darker.

I have not tried different coloured glows yet - I will leave that to you.

Happy answers.

Cheers.
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