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Cosmic Buddha Sculpture

Hidden Features of 3D Explorer - Ambient Occlusion Maps

By Vince Rossi, DPO 3D Imaging on Thu, 05/08/2014 - 14:28

Watch this video and learn how to use the Smithsonian 3D Explorer’s ambient occlusion map tools to pull out surface detail that is hard to see with the naked eye. Ambient occlusion maps allow you to darken areas of high curvature and lighten areas of low curvature.

Cosmic Buddha Sculpture