Modeling and Lighting

1. Modeling

Start you 3DS Max program. If it is already open, go to File>Reset>No>Yes. Of course, you must save your previos work by going to File>Save.

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Go to Create tab, then go to Geometry and draw one plane.

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Give this plane Length to 100 and Width to 100, and Length Segs to 3 and Width Segs to 3. Center it by typing 0, 0 and 0 in coordinates boxes.

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Convert this plane to Editable Poly. Hit F4 to see edges of the object.

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Go to Top viewport by hitting T and go to Vertex mod. Move vertexes selected on picture.

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Go to Polygon mod and select polygon in center. By option Extrude, extrude it for -20 and hit OK.

2. Lighting

Go to Create tab, then go to Lights and choose Target Spot. Put it in scene to light the pool.

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In Modify tab, activate Shadows and set Ray Traced Shadows.