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Shadow mapping is a process by which shadows are added in 3D graphics scenes.

Shadow mapping or projective shadowing is a process by which shadows are added to 3D computer graphics.

Shadows are created by testing whether a pixel is visible from the light source, by comparing it to a z-buffer or depth image of the light source's view, stored in the form of a texture.