1.8 - Ambient Occlusion

An overview of the Post Processing example level, example 1.8: Ambient Occlusion

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Ambient Occlusion
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Screen Space Ambient Occlusion (SSAO) is an effect that approximates the attenuation of light due to occlusion. This is generally best used as a subtle effect, in addition to standard global illumination, that darkens corners, crevices, or other features to create a more natural, realistic look.

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