static lighting
[ˈstætɪk ˈlaɪtɪŋ]
noun
iluminação estática
1. A lighting technique or system where light sources remain fixed in position and do not change intensity, color, or direction during use or performance
The theater used static lighting for the entire performance, with no adjustments made during the show.
O teatro usou iluminação estática durante toda a apresentação, sem ajustes feitos durante o espetáculo.
2. In computer graphics and video game design, pre-calculated lighting that is baked into textures and does not respond to dynamic changes in the scene
The game developer chose static lighting to improve performance on lower-end hardware.
O desenvolvedor de jogos escolheu iluminação estática para melhorar o desempenho em hardware de menor potência.
3. Fixed ambient or background lighting in a space that provides consistent illumination
The office relies on static lighting from ceiling fixtures rather than adjustable task lights.
O escritório depende de iluminação estática de luminárias no teto em vez de luzes de tarefa ajustáveis.
In the US and Brazil, static lighting is commonly discussed in professional contexts such as theater production, film cinematography, and video game development. The term reflects a technical distinction between pre-calculated and real-time rendering approaches, with particular importance in gaming optimization discussions in tech communities.
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