Quote - Here's another useful illusion using the material technique.

You don't have to just use a color for the shadow. You can use patterns, too. Here I used a Fractal_Sum node to create little spots of color in the shadow. It looks like the glittery ball is throwing pink specular reflections onto the ground.

You'll have to click to see the full size view in order to be able to see the effect clearly.

That is a nice illusion this one, great idea bagginsbill !!! quick and fast, simple is beautiful!

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