3D Shadow - Product 42

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How often have designers struggled to add a convincing shadow to their work? How many times has an artist tried to extract a realistic shadow from a real object, only to be foiled by the elusive nature of shadows? The problem lies in the fact that shadows are inherently intangible. However, we've cracked the code with 100% transparent shadows, complete with Ambient Occlusion to make your life easier. Whether you're a designer, cartoonist, VFX artist, compositor, or 3D modeler, these shadows are tailor-made for you and effortless to use. They contain everything you need to give your project a lifelike appearance. Images were captured at an impressive 2000x2000 pixels with 16-bit depth per channel to prevent banding, then cropped to reduce file size and maintain content ratio. Shadows were captured from multiple angles, including 25°, 45°, and top-down views, resulting in two versions of shadow per object: hard shadows for sunny scenes and soft shadows for cloudy scenes. They're perfect for use in both 2D and 3D projects and are completely noise-free. Simply choose the shadow that suits your design and apply it to the object. Then, use any deformer tool like Photoshop's "Transform" tool or After Effects' "Corner Pin" effect (or equivalent in other software) to deform the shadow as needed. Video tutorials are included for reference. One final note: shadows behave consistently under different lighting conditions. Mix and match hard and soft shadows to achieve the desired look for your scene. Below, you'll find links to tutorials on how to use these shadows effectively: Adobe After Effects Tutorials: 1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD_z2RFUjb0 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rbJ6y9EZNQ Adobe Photoshop Tutorials: 1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNoA0GdqJ6s 2. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4HVW81nbl0