# Effects

Effects enhance the visual quality of the scene, improving realism and aesthetics. Some effects influence rendering quality and require manual activation for performance optimization, while others purely enhance the visual appearance.

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To ensure optimal performance, some effects must be enabled manually when necessary. These effects can improve rendering quality but may impact performance.

<table><thead><tr><th width="159.73046875">Effect</th><th width="428.71484375">Description</th><th>Impact on performance</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a data-mention href="/pages/62Rfr8IfWJJtAVkz0IbM">/pages/62Rfr8IfWJJtAVkz0IbM</a></td><td>Enables surface reflections.</td><td><mark style="color:red;"><strong><code>high impact</code></strong></mark></td></tr><tr><td><a data-mention href="/pages/EPJTRKBqynwoprFQs0uV">/pages/EPJTRKBqynwoprFQs0uV</a></td><td>Simulates soft contact shadows in areas where surfaces are close to each other, such as corners, creases, and intersections, adding depth and realism.</td><td><mark style="color:orange;"><strong><code>medium impact</code></strong></mark></td></tr><tr><td><a data-mention href="/pages/zDblkOFpNx6ZwUsjmiWy">/pages/zDblkOFpNx6ZwUsjmiWy</a></td><td>Smooths shadow edges, creating more natural-looking shadows.</td><td><mark style="color:red;"><strong><code>high impact</code></strong></mark></td></tr><tr><td><a data-mention href="/pages/tXZRoMxzPPrgCLUrQfvY">/pages/tXZRoMxzPPrgCLUrQfvY</a></td><td>Creates a volumetric fog effect in the scene, softening distant objects and enhancing atmospheric depth.</td><td><mark style="color:green;"><strong><code>no impact</code></strong></mark></td></tr><tr><td><a data-mention href="/pages/CzGnCgEuE8dLeDmwE1nk">/pages/CzGnCgEuE8dLeDmwE1nk</a></td><td>Reduces aliasing on object outlines for cleaner visuals.</td><td><mark style="color:red;"><strong><code>high impact</code></strong></mark></td></tr><tr><td><a data-mention href="/pages/AkezyFOuhGtxHNrJ4Yh9">/pages/AkezyFOuhGtxHNrJ4Yh9</a></td><td>Includes settings for <strong>Saturation, Contrast, Exposure, and Tonemapping</strong> to refine color and brightness balance.</td><td><mark style="color:green;"><strong><code>no impact</code></strong></mark></td></tr><tr><td><a data-mention href="/pages/2wwoIvP1C2RDj4OLgT0E">/pages/2wwoIvP1C2RDj4OLgT0E</a></td><td>Adjusts the overall color temperature and tint of the scene.</td><td><mark style="color:green;"><strong><code>no impact</code></strong></mark></td></tr><tr><td><a data-mention href="/pages/etgN6ZEYdng6Jbsro4kS">/pages/etgN6ZEYdng6Jbsro4kS</a></td><td>Darkens the edges of the image, drawing focus toward the center.</td><td><mark style="color:green;"><strong><code>no impact</code></strong></mark></td></tr><tr><td><a data-mention href="/pages/pV5lCoSDit0xGRGxvmV2">/pages/pV5lCoSDit0xGRGxvmV2</a></td><td>Adds a subtle film grain effect for a more cinematic look.</td><td><mark style="color:green;"><strong><code>no impact</code></strong></mark></td></tr><tr><td><a data-mention href="/pages/J8NkSiIm5hH3Aj6hE4RH">/pages/J8NkSiIm5hH3Aj6hE4RH</a></td><td>Produces a glowing effect around bright areas.</td><td><mark style="color:orange;"><strong><code>medium impact</code></strong></mark></td></tr></tbody></table>

Most effects have adjustable parameters. To modify them, click on the effect's name after adding it:

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Effects can be hidden or removed:

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