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Keyframe, << …within 3ds r3 and that is that when using opacity maps to either fade in or out objects or even just to put a logo on an object , the transparent area (black) does not becom fully transparent, it leaves a slightly opaque area as if the colour was dark grey instead of black..>> With R3, a ray trace light will make the transparent area clear *and* will properly cast a shadow of the non-transparent area. You'll notice that with a spot, the shadow cast is the outline of your geometry including the transparent area. jonas[adesk]