With turbocharged raytracing, the next level of realism is here.

Simulate gorgeous 3D phenomena such as global illumination, ambient occlusion, subsurface scattering and glossy reflections, all based on your alpha channel.

Become the master of photons; casting light & shadow.

Shadow Studio 3 is your lighting playground. Create volumous results with directional & point lights.

Over 36 Included Presets to kickstart your creativity

Get a headstart on your project lookdev by utilising our 36+ unique presets and project files.

Intuitive Gradient Editor

Animate, offset and loop your gradient.

Get perfect blending with our Linear Gamma checkbox and render stylistic results with the No Interpolation option.

RGBA Pipeline

Cast colourful light based on your layer source to generate gorgeous glossy reflections or use it for stylised results. Artist Credit: Jellygummies

Improved Flexibility, Combine Multiple Modes

Inner Shadow mode is now a checkbox compatible with all other modes. Generate inner shadows with a point light, directional light, or even inverse inner shadows.

Enhance your workflow with

Powerful Utility Presets

Directional Point Rig is a 360° orbiting light rig with sliders for the radius and rotation speed. No keyframes, no fuss!

Utility Bevel generates a subtle stylish bevel you can add to any composition to add that extra level of dimensionality.

Versatility above just realism

Go LoFi or retro, pixelated or cartoonish; the styles are endless.

Enhanced Compositing Controls

Now featuring all 37 Ae blending modes as well as alpha biasing & matte gamma controls; dial the exact look and selectively apply texturing to specific areas of your shadow.

Questions? Check out our comprehensive Wiki

For FAQs, detailed parameter overviews and video tutorials.