light probe

noun

A designated location, within the empty space of a scene, where light is measured for use in later rendering.

Meanings

nounlight probe (plural light probes)

plural light probes

  1. computer graphicsA designated location, within the empty space of a scene, where light is measured for use in later rendering.
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