Realistic 3D Lightning CG-03 3D model

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This realistic 3D Lightning Model is crafted to blend seamlessly into any background environment and renders very fast. The mesh is optimized for low polycount and can also be used in games. Polygons: 15,791 Vertices: 15,857 The Lightning Geometry is made in real-world scale, approximately 8km height, which is the average height of this type of Cloud to Ground Lightning. This model can be scaled up or down to fit your needs and will still look great in renders. Scene units are in meters (m). This model comes with V-Ray materials. If you are using a different renderer, you will need to create and apply your own materials. Every branch can easily be selected by Element for animating different illumination and timing per branch. This allows for some spectacular slow-motion animations that resemble real-world conditions. All elements are UVW unwrapped without overlap, so they're ready for textures if needed. The current one uses Vertex Color, which can be baked to texture in Substance Designer or another compatible software. You'll find this model's vertex color already embedded in the exported FBX format, making it easy to bake your desired textures. Feel free to adjust the brightness of the light materials to best match your scene and camera settings. These materials are properly named for convenience and can be easily set up based on branch size. The glow of the main bolt is achieved via V-Ray Lens effects Bloom + Glare, which you can easily turn off or adjust in post-production if needed. On a black background, this lightning model blends seamlessly with images and backgrounds. Try combining it with 'Screen' or 'Lighten' modes in Adobe Photoshop, Affinity Photo, or similar software for amazing results. The model's geometry also works as a light source when merged into your scene. Adjust the main bolt strength to match your desired lighting effects. For added realism and creative flexibility, don't miss the included V-Ray rendering tip (.jpg and .txt files). Importing the model is easy via drag-and-drop. You won't need any background objects, cameras, or additional lights in your scene. This model is compatible with Autodesk 3ds Max starting from version 2010. It's exported in formats 3DS, FBX, and OBJ, but please note that material and texture settings may vary slightly between different software platforms. In some cases, you might need to manually reassign materials or textures for optimal results. Have fun working with this model! Share your finished projects on social media by tagging me using #lightning3d. I'd love to see how it turns out!