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Inconsistent Compositing Practice

Review recurring compositing errors and identify the primary source of fakeness (improper shadow angle, mismatched sof…

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Review recurring compositing errors and identify the primary source of fakeness (improper shadow angle, mismatched softness, wrong color cast). Recommend one training step or asset rollout—such as a curated set of shadow layers keyed to common studio light setups—that will raise the baseline of mockups and reduce revisions across the team.
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We waste time arguing over “real” shadows in mockups. I want to institutionalize a practice that makes realistic compositing the default. Where does our current workflow introduce the most fakeness and which single training or asset deployment will permanently elevate the team’s compositing standard?

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