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Date: Mon, 1 Aug 1994 10:53:56 -0700 (PDT)
From: John Gross <jgross@netcom.com>
Subject: Re: Lights/Flares behind objects
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> I have created a scene where numerous objects pass in front of a
> point light source which has lens flares enabled. I have 'fade behind
> objects' enabled, but the effect this gives is that the objects
> are mostly transparent. I would prefer to have the light and flare be
> completely obscured, but the only way I have found to do that is
> with the Envelope option. This is a pain for something like
> headlights moving on the opposite side of a fence, where you
> should see a strobe like effect.
>
> Is there an easier way?
>
Fade behind works perfectly. Check to make sure that your object has Cast
Shadows turned on otherwise the flare will pop thru it.
JG