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Feature idea: Sharp light projection and soft shadows
Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2023 12:44 pm
by 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
Re: Feature idea: Sharp light projection and soft shadows
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2023 4:38 am
by pedoja
HenrikBC wrote: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.
Re: Feature idea: Sharp light projection and soft shadows
Posted: Mon Feb 13, 2023 3:51 am
by tunnelvoracious
This is also one of the things that I am wondering, do not know who can help?
tunnel rush
Re: Feature idea: Sharp light projection and soft shadows
Posted: Tue Feb 14, 2023 10:51 am
by HenrikBC
Glad to hear the idea has interest from more users! I think it could be a really useful feature.
Re: Feature idea: Sharp light projection and soft shadows
Posted: Fri Mar 10, 2023 6:59 am
by Reery1968
HenrikBC wrote: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.
Re: Feature idea: Sharp light projection and soft shadows
Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2024 7:33 am
by 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.
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Re: Feature idea: Sharp light projection and soft shadows
Posted: Wed May 08, 2024 2:37 pm
by laxesandz
I'm on the demo version of Octane Render for 3ds max.