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Setting Up Post Processing in Unity

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Important: This guide is for Unity 2022.3.6f1. The steps may be different in future versions of Unity.

Post processing is an essential tool in Unity that enhances the visual quality of your scenes by applying effects such as bloom, color grading, and depth of field. This guide will walk you through the process of setting up post processing and adding it to your camera.


What is Post Processing?​

Post processing in Unity refers to the process of applying visual effects to a camera's rendered image before it is displayed on the screen. These effects can significantly improve the visual fidelity of a game by adding enhancements that simulate real-world camera effects.

For more detailed information on post processing, refer to the Unity Post Processing Documentation.


Adding a Post Processing Volume (By Yourself)​


Example GIF

  1. Create a Post Processing Volume:
    • In the Hierarchy window, right-click and select Create Empty to create a new GameObject.
    • Rename this GameObject to PostProcessingVolume.
    • With the PostProcessingVolume GameObject selected, click Add Component in the Inspector window.
    • Search for and add the Post-process Volume component.
    • In the Post-process Volume component, check the Is Global checkbox.
    • Click Add Override and select the effects you want to apply (e.g., Bloom, Color Grading).

Example GIF

  1. Create a Post Processing Layer:

    • In the Hierarchy window, select your Main Camera.
    • In the Inspector window, click Add Component.
    • Search for and add the Post-process Layer component.
    • In the Post-process Layer component, set the Layer to Default.

  2. Configure the Post Processing Layer:

    • In the Post-process Layer component, set the Layer to Default.
    • Under the Post-process Layer component, select Default from the Layer dropdown menu.
    • Ensure that Volume Blending is set to Local.

Adding a Post Processing Volume (From Our Prefabs)​

  1. Install Our Prefab:

    • Download the prefab from our store.
    • Import the prefab into your Unity project:
      • In Unity, go to Assets > Import Package > Custom Package...
      • Locate and select the downloaded prefab package.
      • Click Import to add the prefab to your project.

  2. Locate the Post Processing Volume:

    • After importing, navigate to the prefab directory in the Project window.
    • Locate the PostProcessingVolume GameObject included with the prefab.

  3. Add the Post Processing Volume to Your Scene:

    • Drag the PostProcessingVolume GameObject from the prefab directory into your scene.

Example GIF

  1. Set Up the Camera:
    • In the Hierarchy window, select your Main Camera.
    • In the Inspector window, ensure the Post-process Layer component is added and configured as mentioned earlier.

By following these steps, you can install post processing in Unity, add it to your camera, and configure the desired effects to enhance the visual quality of your scenes.

For more detailed information on post processing, refer to the Unity Post Processing Documentation.