Increase the effect of Ambient Occlusion with Cycles? I use cycles render to bake Ambient Occlusion map. However, the shadow on the object is too light. I want to increase and make it darker. I have been trying to adjust ColorRamp and it didn't change anything. I might have done something wrong.



Q: How to increase the effect?

So, I created a new cube and did what you suggested, but there's nothing change. The shadow didn't get darker like yours. That's exactly what I've been trying to figure out. It must be nice if someone can show me a tutorial! I'm kind a beginner! :D



To make my question more clear, these images below might give some clues. I really don't know how to fix this!




Thank you so much!
You are using fairly light colors in the ramp. I suggest to start with a simple B/W ramp to change the contrast on the AO node. Once you get the desired intensity, then only start changing the color ramp.