Visual effects
MCast Shadow Advance
A production alpha-distance shadow filter with inner and outer casting.
Before you start
Select the intended collection or item before changing its settings.
Where to find it
Source right-click > Filters > Add Filter.
Use it
- Select the source and open Filters.
- Choose Add Filter.
- Search for MCast Shadow Advance and add it.
- Adjust the controls below in the live preview.
- Compare with bypass enabled.
- Keep the effect only if the result suits the scene.
Controls and additional tasks
Reset returns defaults; disable bypasses without deletion. Filter order affects the picture.
Effect settings
| Setting | Use and limits |
|---|---|
| Expand Left | Add space at the left edge for effect pixels outside the source. Default: 0; Range: 0–9999. |
| Expand Right | Add space at the right edge for effect pixels outside the source. Default: 0; Range: 0–9999. |
| Expand Top | Add space above the source for effect pixels outside its bounds. Default: 0; Range: 0–9999. |
| Expand Bottom | Add space below the source for effect pixels outside its bounds. Default: 0; Range: 0–9999. |
| Position | Place the selected item. Default: 1; Choices: Outer Shadow, Inner Shadow. |
| Ignore Source Border | Enable or disable ignore source border. Default: true. |
| Infill | Enable or disable infill. Default: true. |
| Padding | Inset inside the boundary. Default: 0; Choices: None, Auto, Manual. |
| Padding Amount | Adjust padding amount; compare the effect in the preview or audio meter. Default: 0; Range: 0–4000. |
| Blur Type | Adjust blur type; compare the effect in the preview or audio meter. Default: 1; Choices: Triangular, Dual Kawase. |
| Inner Mask Threshold | Adjust inner mask threshold; compare the effect in the preview or audio meter. Default: 0; Range: 0–100. |
| Outer Mask Threshold | Adjust outer mask threshold; compare the effect in the preview or audio meter. Default: 100; Range: 0–100. |
| Size | Set the size of the selected text/tool/effect. Default: 4; Range: 0–100. |
| Intensity | Set intensity for this effect. Default: 100; Range: 0–400. |
| Light Angle | Adjust light angle; compare the effect in the preview or audio meter. Default: 45; Range: -180–180. |
| Shadow Distance | Set shadow distance for this effect. Default: 10; Range: 0–50. |
| Fill Type | Set fill type for this effect. Default: 1; Choices: Color, Source. |
| Fill Color | Choose fill color. Default: #FF111111. |
| Fill Source | Select the fill source used by this effect. |
| Fill Source File | Select the fill source file used by this effect. |
If something is wrong
If a required image/source is missing, select it in the corresponding file/source control. If the effect is clipped, review its expansion controls.
Stop or remove
Bypass the effect to retain settings. Select it and choose Delete to remove it.
Related pages
Visual source filters · Keyboard shortcuts · Menu reference · Manual contents