How to set up a shadow catcher in Blender

Image showing how to set up a shadow catcher in Blender
(Image credit: Maciek Lazowski )

Wondering how to set up a shadow catcher in Blender? Then you're in the right place. In this tutorial, I'll walk through the process step by step.

First, what is a shadow catcher? It's a technique that allows you to capture and display shadows cast by objects in a 3D scene, particularly when compositing over a 2D background.

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Maciek Lazowski
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Maciek is a 3D and 2D illustrator and graphic designer who blends creativity with humour. He’s worked with HP, BBC Science Focus, and PlayStation.