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Hard Light vs. Ambient Occlusion: The Two Mechanics of Depth

July 8, 2026 by creavique

True depth comes from understanding the physics of light, specifically the massive difference between a cast shadow and ambient occlusion.

Categories creativity Tags ambient-occlusion, art-fundamentals, depth-and-perspective, lighting-design, shading-techniques Leave a comment
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