Holdout

Cycles Only

Holdout Shader.

The Holdout shader node is used to create a "hole" in the image with zero alpha transparency, which is useful for compositing (see alpha channel).

Note that the holdout shader can only create alpha when Properties ‣ Render ‣ Film ‣ Transparent is enabled. If it is disabled, the holdout shader will be black.

Inputs

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Properties

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Outputs

Holdout

Standard shader output.

Examples

The checkered area is a region with zero alpha.