Using Blender's Bilateral Blur Compositing Node for Denoising Renders

Discover how to effectively denoise Cycles renders in Blender using the Bilateral Blur compositing node in this 25-minute tutorial by CG Cookie. Learn to overcome the common issue of noise in Cycles renders without extensive render times or complex setups. Explore the Bilateral Blur node's capability to selectively blur images while preserving edge details, resulting in cleaner renders. Understand the concept of using a Determinator image to define blur boundaries, allowing for precise noise reduction on specific surfaces while maintaining overall image quality. Gain valuable insights into optimizing your Blender workflow and achieving professional-looking results in your 3D renders.

Using Blender's Bilateral Blur Compositing Node