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Title: Normal maps
Post by: number12 on April 09, 2013, 09:20:12 AM

Hi Guys, just wondering what you'd recommend to use for generating normal maps to use in Keyshot? Thanks.

Title: Re: Normal maps
Post by: guest84672 on April 09, 2013, 11:08:47 AM

Most of the time you don't need a normal map. Simply apply the actual image, and KeyShot does the conversion behind the scenes.

As far as normal mapping tools go, there is a plugin for Photoshop, and dedicated texture creation application like filter forge and crazy bump.

Title: Re: Normal maps
Post by: number12 on April 10, 2013, 07:49:52 AM

Thank you Thomas, appreciate your answer.

I was really unsure as to which method was best to use if you do need a normal map (i.e. crazybumb/Photoshop filter etc) which would give the best results?

Title: Re: Normal maps
Post by: Speedster on April 10, 2013, 05:48:56 PM

I've been very pleased with normals (and other stuff) created in Filter Forge. Great app!
Bill G

Title: Re: Normal maps
Post by: number12 on April 25, 2013, 04:14:10 PM

Thanks. Well look at that.

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