Direct light on Backplate

[mmikee]

Is there a way to get direct light on a backplate using matte properties ? When I create a matte object I get great shadows/GI, but
cant find a way to get direct light. This is a car render where Id like to get the light from the headlights onto the matted ground. I know I can
do this in comp, but just curious how to do this in the render.

Regards,
Mike

[vlado]

There is no way to do that for the moment unfortunately. There are some plans to rework the matte system to allow this king of effects, but it will not happen in a while.

Best regards,
Vlado

[mmikee]

Thanks for the quick reply. No problem. Can easily be done in post.

Regards,
Mike