# Post Effects

Post effects add the final polish to your render, giving your design a cinematic or artistic touch. You can enable or disable each effect individually by simply clicking the checkbox next to its name. Some effects are activated by default to enhance visual quality right from the start—specifically: **Caustics**, **SSAO**, **Bloom**, and **Tone Mapping**.

Each effect comes with its own set of adjustable parameters. Once you activate an effect, you’ll be able to fine-tune its intensity and behavior to get exactly the result you’re looking for.

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Let’s take a look at each option:

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* **Caustics**\
  Simulates the way light refracts and reflects through gemstones and transparent materials. Perfect for enhancing realism in your jewelry designs.
* **SSAO (Screen Space Ambient Occlusion)**\
  Adds subtle shadowing in crevices and corners, giving depth and dimensionality to your model.
* **Bloom**\
  Creates a soft glow around bright areas, ideal for highlighting metal reflections or gemstone sparkle.
* **Tone Mapping**\
  Balances exposure and contrast for a more natural, photographic look.
* **Brightness & Contrast**\
  Adjust overall light and dark values to fine-tune the visual impact of your render.
* **Hue & Saturation**\
  Shift and intensify colors for artistic control or color correction.
* **Depth of Field**\
  Adds blur to background or foreground elements, focusing the viewer’s attention where you want it most—just like a professional camera.
* **Vignette**\
  Darkens the corners of the image slightly for a subtle framing effect that draws attention to the center.
* **Autofocus**\
  Automatically detects and focuses on the main part of your design, adjusting the Depth of Field effect accordingly.
* **Sepia**\
  Applies a warm, nostalgic tone to your render for a vintage or editorial feel.

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If you ever want to return to the default look, just click the **reset icon** at the top of the Post Effects panel. It instantly restores the default settings for all effects—quick and easy.
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So go ahead—experiment, adjust, and create the perfect atmosphere for your presentation. These tools are here to help you bring out the very best in your designs.


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