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# 1 06-05-2008 , 02:50 PM

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Im trying to get rendering down and I dont know why my shadow looks like it does any help?

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# 2 06-05-2008 , 03:07 PM

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is it like depth map shadows??.., increase the resolution for depth map shadows in the attribute editor

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# 3 06-05-2008 , 04:40 PM

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Im using Raytrace shadows

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# 4 06-05-2008 , 04:51 PM

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here I changed it a little bit but the shadow is still fuzzy I dont know what Im doing wrong

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# 5 06-05-2008 , 05:00 PM

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i just use the default settings on both maya software and mental ray and couldnt get the fuzzy look.., i forget why its happening.

try resetting the renderer.., try the defaults.., i seem to recall this fuzzy look from somewhere...,

i have to go to col ledge.., ill check it out later.., in the meantime i am sure someone will help.

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# 6 06-05-2008 , 05:01 PM

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You probably increased the light radius without increasing the shadow rays.

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# 7 07-05-2008 , 01:31 AM

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yeah increase your shadow rays and you should be fine.

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