Realistic 3D Lightning CA-06 Low-poly 3D model

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This detailed Lightning 3D model is designed to blend smoothly with any background environment and render extremely quickly. The mesh has been optimized for low polycount making it suitable for use in games. Polygons: 8620 Vertices: 8661 The Lightning geometry is created in real world scale ~ 8km height, matching the average height of Cloud to Ground Lightning, but can be scaled up or down to fit your needs while maintaining a realistic appearance in renders. Scene units are in meters. This model is designed for V-Ray rendering but users with other renderers can use the geometry and create their own materials. Every branch of the lightning can be easily selected to animate different illumination and timings, simulating real-world behavior for spectacular slow motion animations. All elements are UVW unwrapped without overlap, making it easy to add textures as needed. Current textures utilize Vertex Color and are embedded in the exported FBX format for further modification. To adjust the brightness of light materials to match your scene and camera settings simply rename them by branch size. They are easily accessible and properly named. The main bolt's glow is created via V-Ray Lens effects Bloom + Glare which can be turned off to add custom post effects or adjusted in post production as desired. On a black background the lightning blends perfectly into your image using 'Screen' or 'Lighten' mode in photo editing software such as Photoshop, Affinity Photo and more. The geometry can also serve as a light source when merged with your scene allowing you to adjust only the main bolt strength which is brightest. Be sure to review related V-Ray rendering tips included in the product for best results. Importing the model via drag and drop requires no extra background objects or lights - simply place it into your scene. This product supports 3ds Max 2010 and up versions. Exported models are available in 3DS, FBX, OBJ formats but may require material adjustments when opened with other software due to potential triangulation and missing materials. Consider sharing a project that uses this model on social media by tagging #lightning3d, it will be enjoyable for us to see your creative applications. Enjoy working with the model!