In this video, learn how to use the ambient occlusion node in Blender to add extra contrast at the nooks and crannies of your 3D models to make them look more realistic!

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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Introduction
0:10 – Why ambient occlusion is important
1:15 – Adding an ambient occlusion node
2:05 – Enabling ambient occlusion in Eevee
2:45 – Using a color ramp node to control the effect strength
3:48 – Mixing your material with your ambient occlusion
5:20 – Adjusting dirt/occlusion colors
6:05 – Combining two materials with the ambient occlusion node
8:18 – Trick for more realistic ground with Ambient Occlusion