Shadows, Lighting - Restrict shadows per object? - Polyloop

Aunty Betty · 24th January 2006, 14:43

I know you can restrict which objects recieve light from a specific lighting source but can you restrict whether that light casts a shadow on a chosen object?

I can't see how to control this?

Carrara 5

Regards

taz20 · 25th January 2006, 01:57

What kind of light are you using?
Sun/Moon lights don't have any options for shadows except soft shadows in the Effects tab (top right in the assemble room).
Bulbs, spot and distant lights have options for switching shadows on & off in the General tab - scroll down to the Light options beneath it for the 'cast shadows' box.
You can also set individual objects to cast and/or receive shadows (or not) in the General tab again.
I think those are the options you are after.

Aunty Betty · 26th January 2006, 00:12

Taz, many thanks for your help.

24th January 2006, 14:43	#1 (permalink)
Aunty Betty In the blooming heather Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Little Happening Posts: 569	Shadows, Lighting - Restrict shadows per object? I know you can restrict which objects recieve light from a specific lighting source but can you restrict whether that light casts a shadow on a chosen object? I can't see how to control this? Carrara 5 Regards

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25th January 2006, 01:57	#2 (permalink)
taz20 Vertex Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 27	What kind of light are you using? Sun/Moon lights don't have any options for shadows except soft shadows in the Effects tab (top right in the assemble room). Bulbs, spot and distant lights have options for switching shadows on & off in the General tab - scroll down to the Light options beneath it for the 'cast shadows' box. You can also set individual objects to cast and/or receive shadows (or not) in the General tab again. I think those are the options you are after.

26th January 2006, 00:12	#3 (permalink)
Aunty Betty In the blooming heather Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Little Happening Posts: 569	Taz, many thanks for your help.