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Hard-Surface Modelling: Mastery of clean topology and edge loops specifically for vehicle exteriors and intricate interiors.• PBR (Physically Based Rendering): Deep understanding of how light interacts with materials like glass, chrome, and multi-layered automotive paint.• Lighting & Composition: The ability to "paint with light" to highlight a vehicle's silhouette and form, often using HDRI environments.• CAD-to-Visual Workflow: Skills in converting complex NURBS data (engineering files) into clean polygonal meshes for visualization.• Scene Optimization: Balancing visual fidelity with performance, especially for real-time applications like web-based car configurators.• Post-Production: Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop or After Effects for retouching final renders and compositing them into real-world backgrounds.Core Software Set:· 3D Modeling (Visualisation): Autodesk 3ds Max and Autodesk Maya are the primary industry standards for high-end rendering and animation. Blender is an increasingly popular, free alternative used by many studios.· Specialized Automotive Visualization: Autodesk VRED is a dedicated automotive tool for high-end digital prototypes and virtual showrooms.· Real-Time Engines: Unreal Engine 5 is now essential for creating interactive configurators and real-time virtual productions.· Texturing & Materials: Adobe Substance 3D Painter and Designer are used to create realistic textures like carbon fiber, leather, and metallic car paint.· Rendering Engines: V-Ray, Arnold, or Redshift are crucial for achieving the "hero shot" lighting required for car advertisements.· CAD Data Translation: Familiarity with importing data from engineering tools like Autodesk Alias, CATIA, or SolidWorks is often r