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Built-in filters

MCast Shadow

Adds a soft shadow behind the source.

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

  1. Open the selected input/source Filters.
  2. Choose the appropriate Add action.
  3. Select MCast Shadow.
  4. Adjust the settings below.
  5. Compare enabled and bypassed results.
  6. Close the filter editor when finished.

Controls and additional tasks

Filter order changes the combined result. Bypass keeps settings without applying the effect; Delete removes it. Reset restores defaults.

Effect settings

SettingUse and limits
ColorChoose the appearance color. Default: #CC000000.
Offset XHorizontal displacement. Default: 8; Range: -1024.0–1024.0.
Offset YVertical displacement. Default: 8; Range: -1024.0–1024.0.
Blur RadiusAdjust blur radius; compare the effect in the preview or audio meter. Default: 12; Range: 0.0–512.0.
OpacityTransparency: lower values reveal content behind the item. Default: 0.6; Range: 0.0–1.0.

If something is wrong

If the result is unexpected, bypass the filter and then enable it with defaults.

Stop or remove

Bypass the effect to retain settings. Select it and choose Delete to remove it.

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