Realistic 3D Lightning CA-02 Low-poly 3D model

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This incredibly detailed Lightning 3D model is designed to seamlessly integrate into any type of background environment and renders extremely quickly. The mesh is highly optimized for low polycount and can also be used in games. The polygons total: 8143, while the vertices number at: 8174. This real-world scaled lightning geometry stands approximately 8km tall (average height for this type of Cloud to Ground Lightning), yet can easily be scaled up or down to fit your needs and will still deliver stunning renders. Scene units - m (meters). This model comes with a V-Ray version. If you are using other renderers, you'll be able to use the geometry but will need to create/apply your own materials. Every branch can easily be selected in order to animate different illumination and/or timing per branch, mimicking the natural effect that occurs in real world scenes for truly breathtaking slow motion animations. All elements have been UVW unwrapped without any overlap in case you require using textures. The current texture utilizes Vertex Color, which can be baked into a texture if necessary and is embedded within the exported FBX format (and can also be baked in Substance Designer, etc.). You're free to adjust the brightness of the light materials to perfectly match your scene and camera settings. They are correctly named for easy manipulation and are divided by branch size. The glow of the main bolt is produced using V-Ray Lens effects Bloom + Glare (which has been set up in the scene) and can be turned off if you'd like to add your own post effects. When rendered against a black background, this lightning will be easily integrated into your image via 'Screen' or 'Lighten' mode in PhotoShop, AffinityPhoto, etc. The geometry can also serve as a light source when merged into your scene, allowing you to adjust only the main bolt strength - it being the brightest and most influential aspect. Be sure to review a related V-Ray rendering tip that comes bundled with this product in .jpg and .txt file formats. This model is incredibly easy to import via drag and drop as there are no background objects, cameras, or additional lights present within the scene. Compatible with 3dsMax 2010 and up. The model has been exported in 3DS, FBX, and OBJ formats - but keep in mind that these exports lack materials and your final outcome may look slightly different depending on your software. In some instances, the mesh might appear triangulated so manual reassignment of materials/textures might be required. Don't forget to include the hashtag #lightning3d whenever posting an image created with this model online - I'll really appreciate taking a look! Enjoy working with this model.