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bump mapping

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bump mapping
In computer graphics, a technique for simulating rough textures by creating irregularities in shading.

Bump-mapped Object
A bump map has been applied to the teapot at the bottom. (Image courtesy of Intergraph Computer Systems.)


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The exceptionally sharp output is based on internal true color that blends all textures in 32-bits; real environment bump mapping support; high texturing depths supporting up to 8 textures per pixel, and a texture depth not found on many current hardcore 3D boards.
Other new features include support for multitexturing, bump mapping, and cube mapping.
Other features include 32-bit internal true colour resolution, support for 8-layer multitexturing, DXTC texture compression and Direct3D compliant environment mapped bump mapping.
 
 
 
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