3D Shadow - Tree 18

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How many times have you struggled to create a convincing shadow in your design? How often did you wish you could extract a realistic shadow from an object, but failed miserably? Manipulating shadows can be tough because they're not solid objects. Fortunately, we've got the solution! Our 100% transparent shadows come with Ambient Occlusion built-in, making it easier for you to get the job done. Whether you're a designer, cartoon artist, visual effects artist, compositor, or 3D artist looking to add depth to your scene, these shadows are for you and super easy to use. They've got everything you need to create a realistic look that will impress. The images were captured at 2000x2000 pixels with 16-bit depth per channel to prevent banding, then cropped to reduce the file size and fit the content ratio. Shadows were taken from different angles (25°, 45°, and straight on) in multiple directions. We saved two versions of each shadow - a hard shadow for sunny scenes and a soft shadow for cloudy scenes. They're perfect for 2D and 3D projects, and they're noiseless. Choose the shadow that suits your design and apply it to the object. Then, use any deformer tool like the "Transform" tool in Photoshop or the "Corner Pin" effect in After Effects (or its equivalent in other software) to deform the shadow. Video tutorials are attached for reference. You can mix and match between hard and soft shadows as you see fit - it's all about matching the light conditions of your scene. And remember, a shadow is just that: a shadow. It won't change, so don't worry about getting it perfect. Here are some links to get you started: Adobe After Effects tutorials: Tutorial 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD_z2RFUjb0 Tutorial 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rbJ6y9EZNQ Adobe Photoshop tutorials: Tutorial 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4HVW81nbl0 Tutorial 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNoA0GdqJ6s