Are you in a quest for more realistic 3d imagery? The details applied to the 3d model add considerable value to the final result, which is why understanding the complexity of realism and making the right texture map is so important. 3d mapping is using a two-dimensional image file and applying it to an existing 3d model. This process adds characteristics such as color, bumps, specularity, illumination, reflectivity or transparency, enhancing the visual richness of the image.