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The ‘Theatre’ effect

As I progress in modelling, there is an ever-present drive for realism. However, our scale depictions need a little help with convincing the observer. There are tools that we can use to enhance our realism; this goes beyond putting up a backdrop, such as:

• Limiting the angles that your model can be viewed,

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