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Deflate

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Compresses and pulls terrain features inward, reducing bulk and prominence.

Official Video

For a video breakdown of this node, see the official Deflate video.

Deflate takes away the bulk of the terrain leaving only finer details. The higher the amount, the fewer large details.

This is useful for extracting DetailNormal-friendly shapes, isolating fine/high-frequency shapes for adding on other terrains, and simply reducing the bulk of the terrain.

When to Use It

Use Deflate when you want to strip away bulky forms and leave a thinner, more detail-driven version of the terrain.

Visual Direction

Properties

Deflate
AmountControls the degree to which the terrain is compressed or lowered. Higher values result in a more pronounced flattening or reduction of elevation, effectively 'deflating' the terrain features.

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