Normal map creation - Revision history

Dangerousdave26: /* External */

2011-12-20T02:54:44Z

External

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	* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3Dc 3Dc] - A lossy data compression algorithm for normal maps invented and first implemented by ATI. It builds upon the earlier DXT5 algorithm and is an open standard. 3Dc is now implemented by both ATI and NVIDIA.		* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3Dc 3Dc] - A lossy data compression algorithm for normal maps invented and first implemented by ATI. It builds upon the earlier DXT5 algorithm and is an open standard. 3Dc is now implemented by both ATI and NVIDIA.
	* [http://developer.nvidia.com/object/nv_texture_tools.html Nvidia normal map plugin]		* [http://developer.nvidia.com/object/nv_texture_tools.html Nvidia normal map plugin]
	* [http://~~nifelheim~~.~~dyndns~~.~~org~~/~~%7ecocidius~~/normalmap GIMP normal map plugin]		* [http://code.google.com/p/gimp-normalmap/ GIMP normal map plugin]
	* [http://davenunez.wordpress.com/2008/07/21/using-the-gimp-to-create-bump-maps-for-fsx/ Using The Gimp to create bump maps for FSX (tutorial)]		* [http://davenunez.wordpress.com/2008/07/21/using-the-gimp-to-create-bump-maps-for-fsx/ Using The Gimp to create bump maps for FSX (tutorial)]
	* [http://www.bencloward.com/tutorials_normal_maps1.shtml Creating and using normal maps - a tutorial]		* [http://www.bencloward.com/tutorials_normal_maps1.shtml Creating and using normal maps - a tutorial]

BASys: /* Related */

2009-11-14T17:06:26Z

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BASys: Added Texture link box

2009-11-14T17:04:57Z

Added Texture link box

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	So what did we do all this extra effort for? The two images below show the difference between a model without and with a normal map applied. In this case the normal map scale has been put a bit higher than normally desired to make the effect stronger, but I hope you can see the benefit of using normal maps in some cases.		So what did we do all this extra effort for? The two images below show the difference between a model without and with a normal map applied. In this case the normal map scale has been put a bit higher than normally desired to make the effect stronger, but I hope you can see the benefit of using normal maps in some cases.

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			* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct3D Direct3D] - Exposes the advanced graphics capabilities of 3D graphics hardware, including z-buffering, anti-aliasing, alpha blending, mipmapping, atmospheric effects, and perspective-correct texture mapping.
			* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bump_mapping Bump Mapping] - A technique to add details to shading without using more polygons.
			* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Normal_mapping Normal Mapping] - An enhancement of bump mapping.
			* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DirectDraw_Surface DirectDraw Surface - Wikipedia] (aka .dds) - A file format used for storing textures and cubic environment maps, both compressed and uncompressed.
			* [http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb943990%28VS.85%29.aspx DirectDraw Surface - MSDN] (aka .dds) - A file format used for storing textures and cubic environment maps, both compressed and uncompressed.
			* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3Dc 3Dc] - A lossy data compression algorithm for normal maps invented and first implemented by ATI. It builds upon the earlier DXT5 algorithm and is an open standard. 3Dc is now implemented by both ATI and NVIDIA.
	* [http://developer.nvidia.com/object/nv_texture_tools.html Nvidia normal map plugin]		* [http://developer.nvidia.com/object/nv_texture_tools.html Nvidia normal map plugin]
	* [http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/%7ecocidius/normalmap GIMP normal map plugin]		* [http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/%7ecocidius/normalmap GIMP normal map plugin]
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	* [http://zarria.net/nrmphoto/nrmphoto.html Normal map photography] - a cool idea on how to create a normal map		* [http://zarria.net/nrmphoto/nrmphoto.html Normal map photography] - a cool idea on how to create a normal map

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Mikkelen: FSX does not support Normal-Maps. Normal maping in runtime is a vertex-shader, not pixel-shader.

2009-11-07T14:38:39Z

FSX does not support Normal-Maps. Normal maping in runtime is a vertex-shader, not pixel-shader.

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	One of the new features that can be used on our 3D models in FSX is the ~~normal map, or sometimes also called~~ bump map. This article will describe how to create the normal map texture that you can use on your model.		One of the new features that can be used on our 3D models in FSX is the bump map. This article will describe how to create the normal map texture that you can use on your model.

	Bump mapping is a technique that makes a surface look uneven. For example a brick wall consisting of only one polygon, could look like it has been made of individual stones. If you would model that all in 3D it would require a lot more polygons. What the normal map does is adjust the local normal based on the value stored in the normal map, so instead of having the same normal for the entire polygon, now each pixel can have a different normal. That results in the uneven look.		Bump mapping is a technique that makes a surface look uneven. For example a brick wall consisting of only one polygon, could look like it has been made of individual stones. If you would model that all in 3D it would require a lot more polygons. What the normal map does is adjust the local normal based on the value stored in the normal map, so instead of having the same normal for the entire polygon, now each pixel can have a different normal. That results in the uneven look.

Davenunez: /* Links */

2008-07-21T21:04:34Z

Links

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	* [http://developer.nvidia.com/object/nv_texture_tools.html Nvidia normal map plugin]		* [http://developer.nvidia.com/object/nv_texture_tools.html Nvidia normal map plugin]
	* [http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/%7ecocidius/normalmap GIMP normal map plugin]		* [http://nifelheim.dyndns.org/%7ecocidius/normalmap GIMP normal map plugin]
			* [http://davenunez.wordpress.com/2008/07/21/using-the-gimp-to-create-bump-maps-for-fsx/ Using The Gimp to create bump maps for FSX (tutorial)]
	* [http://www.bencloward.com/tutorials_normal_maps1.shtml Creating and using normal maps - a tutorial]		* [http://www.bencloward.com/tutorials_normal_maps1.shtml Creating and using normal maps - a tutorial]
	* [http://zarria.net/nrmphoto/nrmphoto.html Normal map ~~photograpgy~~] - a cool idea on how to create a normal map		* [http://zarria.net/nrmphoto/nrmphoto.html Normal map photography] - a cool idea on how to create a normal map

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Davenunez: /* Assigning to your model */

2008-07-21T21:02:01Z

Assigning to your model

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	Now that you have your normal map texture file that you can use in FSX, we are almost done. The final step is to assign the normal map to your 3D model so that it will actually be used. For this you need to make sure you use a FlightSimX material on your object.		Now that you have your normal map texture file that you can use in FSX, we are almost done. The final step is to assign the normal map to your 3D model so that it will actually be used. For this you need to make sure you use a FlightSimX material on your object.

	~~All~~ you have to do for this is assign the texture you just created to the Bump slot of your material. See the image to the right for an example. As you can see I prefer to use the PSD version of the texture in GMax.		Using Gmax, all you have to do for this is assign the texture you just created to the Bump slot of your material. See the image to the right for an example. As you can see I prefer to use the PSD version of the texture in GMax.

			Using FSDS, you need to install [[FSDSxTweak]], and then assign the bump map (which must be a DDS file) using a material tweak ([http://www.aerodynamika.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?num=1216363279 see this tutorial]).

	After this export your model to MDL as before. The next time you load your aircraft or scenery you should see that it has a bump map now.		After this export your model to MDL as before. The next time you load your aircraft or scenery you should see that it has a bump map now.

Arno: Creating a normal map moved to Normal map creation

2008-07-06T15:48:10Z

Creating a normal map moved to Normal map creation

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Arno at 06:25, 5 July 2008

2008-07-05T06:25:41Z

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	* [http://zarria.net/nrmphoto/nrmphoto.html Normal map photograpgy] - a cool idea on how to create a normal map		* [http://zarria.net/nrmphoto/nrmphoto.html Normal map photograpgy] - a cool idea on how to create a normal map

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Arno at 06:44, 28 June 2008

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Arno: /* The result */

2008-06-28T06:43:18Z

The result

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	== The result ==		== The result ==

			[[Image:bump_result_before.jpg\|thumb\|Model without normal map]]
			[[Image:bump_result_after.jpg\|thumb\|Model with normal map]]

	So what did we do all this extra effort for? The two images below show the difference between a model without and with a normal map applied. In this case the normal map scale has been put a bit higher than normally desired to make the effect stronger, but I hope you can see the benefit of using normal maps in some cases.		So what did we do all this extra effort for? The two images below show the difference between a model without and with a normal map applied. In this case the normal map scale has been put a bit higher than normally desired to make the effect stronger, but I hope you can see the benefit of using normal maps in some cases.

	~~[[Image:bump_result_before.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Model without normal map]]~~
	~~[[Image:bump_result_after.jpg\|left\|thumb\|300px\|Model with normal map]]~~

	== Links ==		== Links ==