Note that this is presented to those who know of Photoshop and its tools, but who are beginners in rendering.

There's a possibility of spelling mistakes. Feel free to point them out and I'll try to get them fixed.

Addl Notes
Step One: Shading
- Regarding unifying background and shading colors. This also makes sense from a physical point of view. With the light reflecting off of background, the reflective light may give the shadow the same color of the background.

Questions welcomed
Ambiance next