Is there a way to directly export a PNG with a transparent background? I can post process in a photo editor to achieve this but it is not an optimal solution.
Hi - Hopefully I’ll get you right
If you export to psd, you will get a picture which is divided into different layers.
Your model will be rendered there without being merged with the used background
but with transparent background instead 
Even an ambient occlusion layer gets created!
Then you can use other backgrounds for example or skys etc…
You also get very uesful layers there like material- or object IDs for postpro…
Hi
I agree that the PSD export is useful in creating a mask to isolate the rendered object. The PSD color layer contains the rendered object and the background, I was looking for just the rendered object on a transparent background layer. Any other options?
… And the absolute « All-Around-Happy Package » would be to get the shadow on it´s own separate layer as well !!!