Shadow Catcher objects - compositing and front projection mode ? - Polyloop

Aunty Betty · 12th January 2006, 16:02

Are there any default example in the Carrara Browser of an example of using this principle - I've searched but can't find any?

Also can an object + it's shadow be exported via an alpha mask?

And finally - does Carrara have a camera front projection mode for adding image textures and using simple stand in objects in the scene with front projection mode applied to act as shadow catchers or as mask objects?

Best regards

Thomas · 12th January 2006, 20:26

For the firsts questions, take a look at the boxshot tutorial in the Carrara tutorials section.

My english is too limited to understand your last question

diego1968 · 12th January 2006, 20:38

Hi
This kind of camera doesn't exist in Carrara, i only saw it in Cinema4D, it's quite usefull to catch shadows. But as thomas told you, there is a tutorial on the english section (very well done) and you can reach the same result !
Thanks again, Thomas, for all your very good tutorials

Aunty Betty · 12th January 2006, 21:48

Many thanks Thomas for the superb tutorial http://www.eovia3d.net/showthread.php?t=4998 and Diego for your further confirmation.

Much appreciated.

12th January 2006, 16:02	#1 (permalink)
Aunty Betty In the blooming heather Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Little Happening Posts: 569	Shadow Catcher objects - compositing and front projection mode ? Are there any default example in the Carrara Browser of an example of using this principle - I've searched but can't find any? Also can an object + it's shadow be exported via an alpha mask? And finally - does Carrara have a camera front projection mode for adding image textures and using simple stand in objects in the scene with front projection mode applied to act as shadow catchers or as mask objects? Best regards

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diego1968 Fou d'animation ! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Marseille Posts: 633	Hi This kind of camera doesn't exist in Carrara, i only saw it in Cinema4D, it's quite usefull to catch shadows. But as thomas told you, there is a tutorial on the english section (very well done) and you can reach the same result ! Thanks again, Thomas, for all your very good tutorials __________________ Mon projet de court metrage http://didier.roca.neuf.fr

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12th January 2006, 21:48	#4 (permalink)
Aunty Betty In the blooming heather Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Little Happening Posts: 569	Many thanks Thomas for the superb tutorial http://www.eovia3d.net/showthread.php?t=4998 and Diego for your further confirmation. Much appreciated.