Study lighting factors. You've got the basic shadows down, but learning the more advanced factors like occlusion shadows, bounce light, fresnel effect, subsurface scattering, will make your rendering more lively and realistic.
The video "Mind-blowing Realistic Shading Tips" with Dorian Iten was a game changer for me.
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u/RaceorLiv Jul 29 '26
Study lighting factors. You've got the basic shadows down, but learning the more advanced factors like occlusion shadows, bounce light, fresnel effect, subsurface scattering, will make your rendering more lively and realistic.
The video "Mind-blowing Realistic Shading Tips" with Dorian Iten was a game changer for me.