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title: "VRayMatteShadow"
canonical: "https://documentation.chaos.com/space/VMAX/113575301/VRayMatteShadow"
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This page gives an overview of the Matte Shadow Render Element and how it may be used in compositing. 

## **Overview**

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## **Common Uses**

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The **Matte Shadows Render Element** is useful for changing the appearance of shadowed areas in compositing or image editing software. In the example, the shadows are brightened and tinted with a warmer tone using the Matte Shadows RE. See the render before and after compositing.


## **Underlying Compositing Formula**

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VRayMatteShadow + [VRayRawLighting](https://docs-chaos.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/VMAX/pages/113575317)

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