Globals - Live

Parallax Mapping

When enabled, depth is simulated for materials using displacement mapping without the need to generate additional polygons or subdivisions. The effect is similar to classic bump or normal mapping, but can appear even more realistic by simulating cast shadows.

This enables convincing effects like deep grooves between tiles or blades of grass on a lawn to be rendered in real time on otherwise flat geometry. Parallax Mapping heavily depends on the viewing angle, since no geometry is actually displaced the silhouette of an object remains unchanged but inner surface detail can benefit greatly.

Probes (Experimental)

When enabled, this option uses an experimental estimate of where the lighting relevant to the scene comes from. In some cases, this allows for more precise lighting with fewer passes. If in doubt, simply try it out and see whether you prefer the result with or without this option.

Global Light Intensity

Scales the light intensity of all lights (except the Sun & Sky) in the scene up or down.