Post Processing

Abhishek Smith

Abhishek Smith

Building Outscal | Land Jobs in the gaming industry | EA, Epic Games, TCS, | CMU, IIT K

Core Effects Explained:

1️⃣ Bloom

Adds that magical glow to bright objects

Perfect for neon, magic, or sci-fi effects

Can make your game feel more vibrant


2️⃣ Color Grading

Change the whole mood of your scene

Think Instagram filters, but for games

Control exposure, contrast, and color balance


3️⃣ Depth of Field

Blur background like a real camera

Great for cutscenes and focus moments

Adds cinematic quality to your game


4️⃣ Special Effects

Vignette for dramatic edge darkening

Chromatic Aberration for that photo lens feel

Motion Blur for smooth movement

Film Grain for that movie look


Pro Tips:

Start subtle - less is more!

Profile your performance impact

Create different profiles for quality settings

Test on target platforms

Blend effects using volume weights


Common Mistakes:

Over-saturating bloom

Heavy motion blur in fast games

Too much chromatic aberration

Forgetting about mobile performance

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