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title: "Matte Shadow"
canonical: "https://documentation.chaos.com/space/VRAYNUKE/110625157/Matte%20Shadow"
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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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UI Path: ||Toolbar|| >** V-Ray Menu icon > Render > VRayRenderElement > Type: Matte shadow**

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## **Properties**

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![image](media://01bd5fb2-9c5e-4543-bf5c-072982c3d4b2)

 

 

**Consider for Anti-Aliasing** – When enabled, anti-aliasing will be used where possible.

## **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. Below are examples of its use.