Albedo

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In computer graphics, albedo refers to the base color of an object. It is a measure of the amount of light that is reflected from an object's surface. Albedo is typically represented as a value between 0 and 1, where 0 is no reflection and 1 is perfect reflection.
Albedo is an important factor in determining the appearance of an object in a 3D scene. For example, an object with a high albedo will appear brighter than an object with a low albedo. Albedo can also be used to create different materials, such as metals, plastics, and wood.
In computer graphics, albedo is often represented by a texture map. A texture map is a 2D image that is applied to the surface of an object. The albedo map is used to determine the color of the object in different lighting conditions.
Here is an example of how albedo is used in computer graphics:
// Create a new object
var object = new Object3D();

// Create a new albedo map
var albedoMap = new Texture2D();
albedoMap.loadImage("assets/albedo.png");

// Set the albedo map of the object
object.material.diffuseMap = albedoMap;
In this example, we create a new object and then create a new albedo map. We load the albedo map from an image file and then set the albedo map of the object. The albedo map will now be used to determine the color of the object in different lighting conditions.
Albedo is a powerful tool that can be used to create realistic and visually appealing 3D scenes. By understanding how albedo works, you can create objects that look and feel real.
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Updated 21 Jul 2023
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