2Dtexturen

2Dtexturen, also known as two-dimensional textures, are digital images used to define the surface properties of three-dimensional models in computer graphics and game development. These images are applied to the surfaces of polygons, giving them visual detail, color, and the appearance of different materials. Instead of creating a complex 3D model for every bump and grain, a 2D texture image is mapped onto a simpler geometry.

Common types of 2Dtexturen include diffuse maps, which provide the base color and pattern, and normal maps, which simulate surface detail and lighting effects without adding extra geometric complexity. Other types can include specular maps for shininess, roughness maps for how light scatters, and displacement maps for actual geometric alteration.

The process of applying a 2Dtextur involves UV mapping, where a 2D representation of the 3D model's surface is created, and then the texture image is stretched and wrapped onto this representation. This allows for efficient rendering and detailed visuals. 2Dtexturen are fundamental to creating realistic or stylized environments and objects in virtual worlds.