Not Accepting Lights


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Not Accepting Lights
by Geoff Towle (GeoffT) on Jan 23, 2008 at 10:19:20 pm

I've imported a PSD file with 3 layers. Only the bottom layer is accepting lights and casting shadows. All three layers are 3D and have the same material settings.

Any ideas? Thanks.

Geoff

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Re: Not Accepting Lights
by Dave LaRonde on Jan 23, 2008 at 10:31:05 pm

[Geoff Towle] "Any ideas?"

Yeah: get rid of the 2D layer that's above the bottom layer imported from Photoshop. It's screwing things up.

Dave LaRonde
Sr. Promotion Producer
KCRG-TV

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Re: Not Accepting Lights
by Geoff Towle on Jan 24, 2008 at 12:00:58 am

Dave-

Thanks for the reply, but there isn't a 2D layer above the 3D layers. All of the PSD layers are 3D, but only the bottom one is accepting lights and shadows.

Geoff

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Re: Not Accepting Lights
by Dave LaRonde on Jan 24, 2008 at 12:11:01 am

Okay.... but if there's a 2D layer in among the 3D layers, it'll ruin your day.

Dave LaRonde
Sr. Promotion Producer
KCRG-TV

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Re: Not Accepting Lights
by Darby Edelen on Jan 24, 2008 at 7:56:40 am

How were these layers imported (composition/footage)? Are there layer switches that were accidentally toggled? Someone would have to see your timeline (or have you give a very detailed description) to exhaust all the possible problem scenarios.

Darby Edelen
Designer
Left Coast Digital
Santa Cruz, CA

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