Ambient Shadows

Here is a great tip on improving your presentations by using Shadows, in particular Ambient Shadows.

To turn on Ambient Shadows go to your Graphic Display Options dialog box (down where you select Hidden line, Shaded etc…)

Check the Show Ambient Shadows check box.

Here are is a before and after shot showing the difference that Ambient Shadows will make to your view with shadows.

Notice how Ambient Shadows makes your view “softer” and more appealing to the eye.

Without Ambient Shadows

With Ambient Shadows