Complex UV Layout in Maya
Over the last couple of years UV layout in Maya has changed for the better. In this course we're going to be taking a look at some of those changes as we UV map an entire character
# 1 08-02-2004 , 02:30 AM
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How do I render shadows but not surface?

I want to render the object and the object's shadow, but not the surface the shadow is cast on. I tried turning off "Primary Visibility" of the object receiving the shadows but that hid the shadows, too.

What am I missing?

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# 2 08-02-2004 , 02:37 AM
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apply a "Use Background" material.

# 3 08-02-2004 , 05:06 AM
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Thanks so much, Mike. :bgreen:

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