using lights for shadows only

[jeremybirn]

i want to use an arealight (spotlight), but i need a directional shadow.
is it possible to use a direct light so it can only cast shadows?

Yes, set the light color to 0 value (black), shadow color to -1 value.

-jeremy

[royterr]

thanks for the tip!

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