@Atom (Atom) posted a new topic, subject "Yafray Soft Shadows". It read:

   Hi All,
    
    Is there a way in Yafray to do soft shadows without global illumination?Some way to trick the standard spot light or something…?
    
    I notice when I switch renderers I loose the clip funtionality of the spotlight.
    
    Atom

After which, @shr1k (shr1k) added

    Try a small area light far from your subject. If you play with the size of the light and the samples you can get nice shadows that are sharp close to the object casting them that get softer the further out they go.
    
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So @Atom (Atom) replied

    Thanks,
    
    I don't know if that will be possible inside an architechtural rendering, however. If I move the light too far, I am in a wall or beyond.
    
    At some point, internally, the renderer must composite the shadow with the scene. At that point, there needs to be a blend control. Presently we have a switch which says cast shadows. That switch needs to be turned into a slider. 1.0 is on and lower values produce a more transparent effect.
    
    I guess I should post this in the wish list somehwere…

After which, @shr1k (shr1k) added

    If you put a hemi light of an appropriate color and strength as a back light you can lighten your shadows.


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