---
title: "Introduction to Post Processing Stack"
content_type: course
url: "https://learn.unity.com/course/introduction-to-post-processing-stack?language=en"
language: en
difficulty: foundational
duration_minutes: 180
unity_version:
  - "2019.4"
supported_unity_versions:
  - name: "2019.4"
    url: "https://learn.unity.com/course/introduction-to-post-processing-stack.md?language=en&version=2019.4"
last_updated: "2026-08-04T14:20:51.000Z"
---

# Introduction to Post Processing Stack

In this project, you will learn how to add and customize post processing effects in Unity. The techniques you learn in this Learn Live can be applied to any Unity project to enhance the look and feel of a project.

## Materials

- [LearnLive-PostProcessing.zip](https://unity-connect-prd.storage.googleapis.com/20200615/1fdf1042-2907-4216-9412-8819fb921c6d/LearnLive-PostProcessing.zip)

## Contents

- [Creating a Global Post Processing Volume](https://learn.unity.com/course/introduction-to-post-processing-stack/tutorial/creating-a-global-post-processing-volume-2019-3?language=en&version=2019.4) ([md](https://learn.unity.com/course/introduction-to-post-processing-stack/tutorial/creating-a-global-post-processing-volume-2019-3.md?language=en&version=2019.4)) — Learn to set up Unity’s Post-Processing Stack to add screen-based effects that enhance your camera’s visual quality.
- [Post Processing Effects: Bloom](https://learn.unity.com/course/introduction-to-post-processing-stack/tutorial/post-processing-effects-bloom-2019-3?language=en&version=2019.4) ([md](https://learn.unity.com/course/introduction-to-post-processing-stack/tutorial/post-processing-effects-bloom-2019-3.md?language=en&version=2019.4)) — Discover how to use Bloom to simulate intense light and add visual ambiance to your Scene.
- [Post Processing Effects: Vignette](https://learn.unity.com/course/introduction-to-post-processing-stack/tutorial/post-processing-effects-vignette-2019-3?language=en&version=2019.4) ([md](https://learn.unity.com/course/introduction-to-post-processing-stack/tutorial/post-processing-effects-vignette-2019-3.md?language=en&version=2019.4)) — Learn what vignette is and how it can draw focus to the screen center or softly fade the image edges.
- [Post Processing Effects: Ambient Occlusion](https://learn.unity.com/course/introduction-to-post-processing-stack/tutorial/post-processing-effect-ambient-occlusion?language=en&version=2019.4) ([md](https://learn.unity.com/course/introduction-to-post-processing-stack/tutorial/post-processing-effect-ambient-occlusion.md?language=en&version=2019.4)) — Learn to add Ambient Occlusion to the Post Processing Stack and tune it to enhance contact shadows in your scene.
- [Post Processing Effects: Motion Blur ](https://learn.unity.com/course/introduction-to-post-processing-stack/tutorial/post-processing-effects-motion-blur-2019-3?language=en&version=2019.4) ([md](https://learn.unity.com/course/introduction-to-post-processing-stack/tutorial/post-processing-effects-motion-blur-2019-3.md?language=en&version=2019.4)) — Explore how Motion Blur simulates natural image blur and then apply it to your Unity 2019.3 project.
- [Post Processing Effects: Depth of Field](https://learn.unity.com/course/introduction-to-post-processing-stack/tutorial/post-processing-effects-depth-of-field-2019-3?language=en&version=2019.4) ([md](https://learn.unity.com/course/introduction-to-post-processing-stack/tutorial/post-processing-effects-depth-of-field-2019-3.md?language=en&version=2019.4)) — Understand how the Depth of Field post-processing effect simulates camera focus and distance-based blur cues.
- [Post Processing Effects: Color Grading](https://learn.unity.com/course/introduction-to-post-processing-stack/tutorial/post-processing-effects-color-grading-2019-3?language=en&version=2019.4) ([md](https://learn.unity.com/course/introduction-to-post-processing-stack/tutorial/post-processing-effects-color-grading-2019-3.md?language=en&version=2019.4)) — Explore how to use Color Grading Effects to shape the mood of your visuals and refine the final look of your scene.
- [Challenge: Configure the Global Volume](https://learn.unity.com/course/introduction-to-post-processing-stack/tutorial/configure-the-global-volume?language=en&version=2019.4) ([md](https://learn.unity.com/course/introduction-to-post-processing-stack/tutorial/configure-the-global-volume.md?language=en&version=2019.4)) — Configure the Global Volume to control post-processing effects across your entire Scene.
- [Post Process Volumes](https://learn.unity.com/course/introduction-to-post-processing-stack/tutorial/post-process-volumes?language=en&version=2019.4) ([md](https://learn.unity.com/course/introduction-to-post-processing-stack/tutorial/post-process-volumes.md?language=en&version=2019.4)) — Learn to use global and local post-process volumes to control visual effects across all or part of your Scene.
- [Challenge: Create an Additional Post Processing Volume](https://learn.unity.com/course/introduction-to-post-processing-stack/tutorial/create-an-additional-post-processing-volume?language=en&version=2019.4) ([md](https://learn.unity.com/course/introduction-to-post-processing-stack/tutorial/create-an-additional-post-processing-volume.md?language=en&version=2019.4)) — Add and configure an extra post-processing volume to refine the look of your scene.
- [Submissions - Introduction to Post Processing Stack](https://learn.unity.com/course/introduction-to-post-processing-stack/tutorial/introduction-to-post-processing-stack?language=en&version=2019.4) ([md](https://learn.unity.com/course/introduction-to-post-processing-stack/tutorial/introduction-to-post-processing-stack.md?language=en&version=2019.4))
- [Live Session Recording - Introduction to Post Processing](https://learn.unity.com/course/introduction-to-post-processing-stack/tutorial/live-session-recording-introduction-to-post-processing?language=en&version=2019.4) ([md](https://learn.unity.com/course/introduction-to-post-processing-stack/tutorial/live-session-recording-introduction-to-post-processing.md?language=en&version=2019.4)) — Watch a Unity Certified Instructor demonstrate how to add and customize post-processing effects to improve your project’s visuals.