[solved] Hide object from camera

[ridenho]

I am not sure if this is possible in Corona, but I would like to hide an object from the camera so that it does not render, but is part of the rendering calculations and lighting. The rendering is a 3d view of an apartment unit. I want to hide the roof from the camera so that you can see the interior, but I want it lit like the roof was there.

I have used Maxwell Render, there is an option for this called "hide from camera." It is useful for objects such as invisible light planes, etc...

[Lucutus]

in the object properties there is a Checkbox called "visible to camera" just uncheck an it should work fine for your purpose.


greetz

Lucutus

[maru]

in the object properties there is a Checkbox called "visible to camera" just uncheck an it should work fine for your purpose.

Either this - just make sure that it does not produce some strange results, like reflection/refraction problems, or use Rayswitch material. Put your roof materials inside rayswitch (if it's not very complex or a lot of materials) and paste it to all slots except for "direct visibility".