Tutorial: How to Use Fake Parallax in Blender

Step 1: Setting Up the Node

1. Open your project in Blender and locate the Fake Parallax node you created.
2. Drag the node into your shader editor.

Step 2: Connecting the Node

1. Place the Fake Parallax node between the mapping node and the displacement node.
2. Connect the color output of the Fake Parallax to the color input of the displacement node.

Step 3: Configuring the Textures

1. For all textures, change the mapping type to "box."
2. Make sure the mapping is set to “Object.” Don’t forget to map the displacement as well.

Step 4: Adjusting the Fake Parallax Settings

• Invert Displacement: If needed, use the "Invert Disp" option to reverse the map.
• Toggle Parallax On/Off: Use the "On/Off" option to disable the parallax when necessary.
• Intensity (Power): Adjust the intensity of the effect using the "Power" option to make it weaker or stronger.
• Layer: Use the "Layer" option to move the texture along the Z-axis.
• Layer Detail: Increase the "Layer Detail" to intensify the distortion.
• Extra Power: Use the "Extra Power" option to boost the parallax effect, adjusting the extra power layer control as needed.

Step 5: Testing and Refining

1. Preview your scene and make adjustments as necessary.
2. Experiment with different settings to see what works best for your project.

That's it! You’re now ready to use Fake Parallax and optimize your textures in Blender. Have fun creating! 🚀