In the following video tutorial, our founder and lead designer Grega will talk about the first round of Post processing effects that are available in the PeachWorlds builder: Bloom, Vignette and Depth of Field. Each new effect will add numerous opportunities to enhance your artistic aspirations in creating the perfect 3D scene!

In 3D rendering, post-processing effects refer to a set of techniques and adjustments applied to the final rendered image or sequence of images to enhance its visual quality, correct imperfections, or achieve specific artistic goals. These effects are typically applied after the rendering process has been completed. The three that are currently available are Bloom, Vignette and Depth of Field:

• Bloom: Enhances the brightness and glow around intense light sources, creating a visually appealing halo effect. Bloom is often used to simulate the overexposure of bright lights in a camera lens.
• Vignette: Darkens the edges of the image to draw attention to the center, creating a framing effect. Vignetting can add emphasis to the central subject of a scene.
• Depth of Field (DOF): Simulates the way a camera focuses on a specific point in a scene, rendering objects outside of that focal point with varying levels of blur. This effect adds a sense of realism and helps guide the viewer's attention.

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How do you enable Post-Processing effects in the 3D editor?

To enable post processing effects in the 3D editor all you have to do is look at the right side of the screen to see the Global inspector panel. One of the sections is titled “Effects” with a switcher next to it. Simply click on the switcher and all the possible Post-Processing effects will appear underneath. Now click the switcher next to the desired effect to enable it and add customization options.

What do I do now that I have enabled my chosen effect**?**

Once you have enabled your chosen effect, 3 new features will appear underneath.

From left to right the features are as follows:

• Settings button - opens up a pop-up with additional settings options specific to each effect

• Blending mode dropdown menu - This is where you select your desired blend mode
• Effect Opacity input field - Sets the opacity of the selected effect on a scale of 1 to 100%

What is a blend mode and how do I choose the right one?

A blend mode is a feature in graphic design and image editing software that determines how two layers or elements blend or interact with each other when they overlap. Each pixel in the layers has color information, and the blend mode specifies how these colors are combined to produce the final result. Blend modes are commonly used to create various visual effects, enhance images, or achieve specific artistic styles.