Hi,

i am creating a video in After Effects CS5 for a study project and i need some help with this:

I habe a ground on which my elements are 'standing' (shape layer). It receives no light, but shadow. Everything as i want it so far.

But when i add effeccts to the ground (for example a gradient), the shadow disappears. Can layers with effects not receive shadow?


I really hope someone can help me out with that.

Greetings from Germany,
Haris!