Realistic 3D Lightning CA-01 Low-poly 3D model

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This highly realistic Lightning 3D model seamlessly blends into any background environment and renders very quickly. The optimized mesh is ideal for low polycounts and can also be used in games. Polygons: 9,568 Vertices: 9,609 The Lightning geometry was created at real-world scale with an approximate height of 8 kilometers (which is the average height of Cloud to Ground Lightning), but can be scaled up or down as needed and will still look excellent in renders. Scene units - meters. This model uses a V-Ray version, but if you are using a different renderer, you can use the geometry, and simply create or apply your own materials. Each branch can be easily selected to animate different lighting effects and timing for an exciting slow motion animation (as it occurs naturally). All elements have been UVW Unwrapped without overlapping to facilitate easy texture application. The current material utilizes Vertex Color, which can be baked to a texture if necessary, and is included in the exported FBX format (and can also be baked using Substance Designer, etc.). Feel free to adjust the light material brightness to best match your scene and camera settings. Materials are clearly labeled by branch size. The glow of the main bolt is achieved using V-Ray Lens effects Bloom + Glare (set up within the scene) and can be disabled if you prefer to add your own effects in post-production. On a black background, this lightning will perfectly blend into any image using 'Screen' or 'Lighten' mode in Photoshop, AffinityPhoto, etc. This geometry can also be used as a light source when integrated into your scene. Adjust the main bolt strength for the best results since it's the brightest and most influential part of the model. Be sure to check out an included V-Ray rendering tip available as .jpg and .txt files with this product. Simply drag and drop this model into your 3D software - no background objects, cameras or additional lights are needed within the scene. Compatible with 3ds Max 2010 and up versions of the program. The model has been exported in three formats (3DS, FBX and OBJ) but note that depending on your specific software, the appearance of the rendered image may not match the original preview images. In this case, manual material or texture reassessment may be necessary to achieve an accurate representation. Also keep in mind, a circular background was used within some promotional graphics but is not included within these files. Feel free to share your final creations using hashtag #lightning3d - I'd love to have a look! Enjoy the model and create something spectacular.