Depth Map Shadows

#1

Hello Everyone,

I am making a 3D Still and using Depth Map shadows with Mental Ray…I want the soft shadows look but at the same time i get the noise on the edge
Software: Autodesk Maya
Here are the image with settings

#2

If you use the Detail Shadows in the mental ray rollout of the light you will see a parameter for “samples” just under the resolution (Shadow Map Overrides). Increase this parameter to achieve less grain without increasing the resolution of the shadowmap. The softness parameter will make it softer or harder edged but it is very sensitive. Small changes make large differences

(Note: The are NOT the settings under the “Detail Shadow Map Attributes”. Leave those alone in most cases.)

#3

Thanks so much…:slight_smile: will play with settings…:slight_smile:

#4

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