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title: "Matte Shadow"
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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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## **Attributes**

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> ⚠️ This render element is not supported with V-Ray GPU rendering.


## **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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Matte Shadow +  [Raw Direct Light](https://docs-chaos.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/VRAYHOUDINI/pages/113280980)

![image](media://ffad5b00-5736-4326-ba61-981eb70eb7a8)