Normal map tutorial
by Mark Pilkington · 08/28/2007 (5:48 pm) · 4 comments
Hey guys.
I've just wrote a very simple normal map tutorial for any artists that are still in the dark about normal mapping. I use Maya 8.5 and go through the modelling process for a level prop and and go over the normal map settings for maya to bake out a successful normal map.
The link to the pages is:
Normal maps for beginners in Maya 8.5
I wouldnt say this is the cast iron way to do things and no doubt there are mistakes and alot better ways of doing things but I hope it helps some folk using TGAE.
On a side note I still need DTS/DSQ exporters for Maya 8.5!!!!! if anyone has any!!!!! with extra !!!! on top and I also need some help doing with my torque project 'Animal' so get yourself down to the help wanted part for the forum ;)
Cheers guys.
I've just wrote a very simple normal map tutorial for any artists that are still in the dark about normal mapping. I use Maya 8.5 and go through the modelling process for a level prop and and go over the normal map settings for maya to bake out a successful normal map.
The link to the pages is:
Normal maps for beginners in Maya 8.5
I wouldnt say this is the cast iron way to do things and no doubt there are mistakes and alot better ways of doing things but I hope it helps some folk using TGAE.
On a side note I still need DTS/DSQ exporters for Maya 8.5!!!!! if anyone has any!!!!! with extra !!!! on top and I also need some help doing with my torque project 'Animal' so get yourself down to the help wanted part for the forum ;)
Cheers guys.
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#2
Yes, the tutorial is for real beginners but the best way to learn normal mapping I find is to start real simple and move on from there...plus everyone loves prop making!
My next little tutotial will be making a mudbox brain and making it game ready with a normal map.
08/29/2007 (5:07 pm)
Excellent Ed! your a star!Yes, the tutorial is for real beginners but the best way to learn normal mapping I find is to start real simple and move on from there...plus everyone loves prop making!
My next little tutotial will be making a mudbox brain and making it game ready with a normal map.
#3
02/23/2008 (6:21 am)
hi can you tell me where the is the plug in for maya 8.5? the link doesn't work
#4
11/12/2008 (6:54 pm)
This would be fantastic to add to the TDN (if it isn't already).
Torque Owner Ed Johnson
Oh, heres the Maya 8.5 exporter: silky3d.com/downloads/maya2dts_8.5.zip