What is Baking in Blender?

Baking in Blender refers to the process of precomputing and saving complex simulations or lighting effects, such as shadows, ambient occlusion, or reflections, into texture maps. This technique is used to optimize performance by reducing the need for real-time calculations during rendering. By baking these effects, Blender can produce high-quality visuals more efficiently, especially in projects with intricate details or large scenes.

Use Cases in Blender

• Game Development: Baking lighting and textures can significantly reduce rendering load in real-time engines, enhancing game performance.

• Film and Animation: In animation, baking simulations such as fluid dynamics or particle systems ensures consistent and reliable results during rendering.

• Architectural Visualization: Baking global illumination and shadows helps achieve realistic renders without the overhead of real-time calculations.

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