Feature idea: Sharp light projection and soft shadows

[HenrikBC]

Hi

Feature idea/request:
The ability to project a texture through a light source - but control the shadow sharpness separately from the projected texture. I know this is not physically correct, but this would enable many uses - one of them being the ability to project sharp caustics on underwater environments while keeping the shadows soft and diffuse. In other engines I have seen this implemented as a button that can be switched on/off - or supported through 3ds max legacy light sources with the option to select an engine-specific shadows type. I have no idea how complicated such as feature is to add to Octane Render but I think it would be a really useful addition.

I'm on the demo version of Octane Render for 3ds max.

Best regards,
Henrik

[pedoja]

Hi

Feature idea/request:
The ability to project a texture through a light source - but control the shadow sharpness separately from the projected texture. I know this is not physically correct, but this would enable many uses - one of them being the ability to project sharp caustics on underwater environments while keeping the shadows soft and diffuse. In other engines I have seen this implemented as a button that can be switched on/off - or cuphead supported through 3ds max legacy light sources with the option to select an engine-specific shadows type. I have no idea how complicated such as feature is to add to Octane Render but I think it would be a really useful addition.

I'm on the demo version of Octane Render for 3ds max.

Best regards,
Henrik

Thanks! Convenient on/off button for light use.

[tunnelvoracious]

This is also one of the things that I am wondering, do not know who can help?tunnel rush

[HenrikBC]

Glad to hear the idea has interest from more users! I think it could be a really useful feature.

[Reery1968]

Hi

Feature idea/request:
The ability to project a texture through a light source - but control the shadow sharpness separately from the projected texture geometry dash lite. I know this is not physically correct, but this would enable many uses - one of them being the ability to project sharp caustics on underwater environments while keeping the shadows soft and diffuse. In other engines I have seen this implemented as a button that can be switched on/off - or supported through 3ds max legacy light sources with the option to select an engine-specific shadows type. I have no idea how complicated such as feature is to add to Octane Render but I think it would be a really useful addition.

I'm on the demo version of Octane Render for 3ds max.

Best regards,
Henrik

I think your idea is pretty cool. Hope Octane Render can develop this new feature.

[namdosan1409]

I've tested the IES feature with a point light (I've used this kind of ... lights will generate shadows as a point light, casting sharp shadows. car games

[laxesandz]

I'm on the demo version of Octane Render for 3ds max.