# Three.js r184 SSR Upgrade: More Realistic Reflections with Distance Blur

> A quick look at a recent rendering improvement in my Three.js project.

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Published: 2026-06-01 · Duration: 1:28 · Category: Projects · Tags: three.js, post-processing

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A quick look at a recent rendering improvement in my Three.js project.

By introducing Distance Blur to Screen Space Reflections, reflective surfaces feel much more natural, with sharp reflections near contact points and softer reflections farther away.

This small change has a surprisingly large impact on realism.

## Links from the video

- [Live demo](https://lumen-decor-studio-2.vercel.app/)