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      Reflection Probes in Unity: How to Get the Most Out of Them

      November 2, 2025

      Reflections in Unity behave differently from reflections in the real world. Real-world reflections occur when light bounces off smooth, polished surfaces. The Unity Game Engine simulates this behavior using reflection probes. A reflection probe is like a separate camera in the game, capturing snapshot...

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      Unity Lights Troubleshooting Guide

      November 2, 2025

      Multiple things can go wrong when baking lights in the Unity Game Engine. Some objects may still be dark after baking, some areas may not receive enough light, or shadows may appear off. Before you do any troubleshooting, there are a few concepts you should know before baking lights in Unity, such as...

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      5 Reasons Why Objects in Unity are Still Dark After Baking Lights

      November 2, 2025

      Baking lights in Unity doesn't always yield the desired results. One common issue you might run into is objects in your level appearing darker than expected, sometimes even darker than they were before baking lights. There are multiple reasons why it happens, but there are lighting-related steps you...

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    • Baking Lights in Unity Taking Too Long? 5 Tips to Speed it Up

      November 2, 2025

      Baking lights in Unity can improve your game's performance by doing all the lighting calculations before the game runs, but the process can sometimes take a long time to complete. There are several reasons for the lengthy bake times, which can take hours in some cases, but there are adjustments you ca...

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      How to Bake Lights in Unity: A Step-by-Step Guide

      November 2, 2025

      Baked lights in Unity offer better performance than realtime lights because all the lighting computations happen before the game runs. They add realism to your game by simulating bounced light and how it lights up different areas in the scene. Coupled with reflection probes and light probes, you can...

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      Baking Lights in Unity: Everything You Need to Know to Get Started

      November 2, 2025

      Different lights in a scene can create a varying atmosphere. Brighter light during the day is often associated with a calmer or upbeat atmosphere, such as you'd expect when going for a picnic. Dim lights at night create a gloomier, scarier atmosphere. These scenarios can be accomplished using the corr...

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