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ashgibney

07-23-2005, 12:40 AM

Hi. I need to find out how u do that effect like most people do with car models where you blend the background with the floor, but still get shadows. It's normally white.
I've found a tutorial to do it with mental ray, but I don't need mental ray for this render, just the standard render.
Could anyone explain this or direct me to somewhere that can tell me. Thanks

soulburn3d

07-23-2005, 01:16 AM

Use a matte/shadow material on the ground, and a white background. The material will catch the shadows while showing through to the background.

- Neil

ashgibney

07-23-2005, 12:39 PM

thanks. worked a treat

Rens

07-23-2005, 02:54 PM

Alternatively you could use a curved plane if you want the 'studio look'. Though I assume you're talking about using a background photo.

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