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🔴[Store, Membership, and Socials]🔴 https://linktr.ee/arghanionprime In this Unreal Engine 5 tutorial, we break down how to recreate the Parallax Occlusion Mapping (POM) silhouette effect inspired by Crimson Desert. While the original implementation uses advanced SSDM (Screen Space Displacement Mapping) techniques, this tutorial focuses on building a practical POM-based alternative that achieves a similar visual result. You’ll learn how to push Unreal Engine 5 materials beyond standard limits to create depth, edge silhouettes, and believable surface interaction using Parallax Occlusion Mapping. POM Silhouette Code - https://we.tl/t-HOkd5pm00h5LuoXt This tutorial is focused on: Advanced POM material setup Creating silhouette depth illusion Common artifacts and how to fix them Real-world use cases in games and cinematics Performance considerations and optimisation If you’re working with Unreal Engine 5 materials, shaders, or environment art, this is a powerful technique to add realism without relying on full displacement. 💾 Project files available https://www.patreon.com/posts/fix-your-unreal-153734458?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=join_link Godot Link https://godotshaders.com/shader/spom-with-horizon-detection-self-shading-silhouette-clipping-parallax-occlusion-mapping-self-shading-horizon-trimming-erosion/ 🎬 Perfect for cinematic renders, game environments, and high-end material workflows 🔗Patreon https://www.patreon.com/c/arghanionspuzzlebox 💢You want to Support the Channel and get AWESOME Assets? Check out: https://www.thepixellab.net/vdb/ref/51/ 💢Get the Cloud Forge here: https://www.fab.com/listings/944f23a3-d94e-4212-a0f2-454114c6d0f3 💢Get World Forge here: https://www.fab.com/listings/d1aed8d1-58c9-4ba3-ad9b-ab037a55df2b 💢Get Surface Forge here: https://www.fab.com/listings/9d27e228-5ee3-4bb5-a4a2-87ba386cb53a 🔗Discord Support: https://discord.gg/tyKJYwnutr 🔴 Subscribe for more free YouTube tips: https://www.youtube.com/c/ArghanionsPuzzlebox2021?sub_confirmation=1 #UnrealEngine5 #UE5 #GameDev #Shader #Materials #UnrealEngine #3DArt #RealtimeRendering #VFX #EnvironmentArt #GamedevTutorial #CGI #POM #Rendering #techart 00:00 Intro 04:30 POM Silhouette Breakdown 10:08 Silhouette Custom Code 19:28 Inputs & Code Implementation 27:40 Parameter Testing 30:32 Shadow Issues to Resolve 32:00 Self Shadow Rotation Fix 34:06 Outro