Normal map software question

Fisty

So I took a long break from 3d and recently started modeling again and i'm ready to bake my model. Usually I would do cage baking inside 3ds max..

Just wondering if there is any new ways to make the process easier. Or new software that gives better results besides xnormal never really liked xnormal


Found this thread looks like i should use xnormal haha http://www.polycount.com/forum/showthread.php?t=137579

Hitchhiker

substance painter i think?

Fisty

I think ill try out substance and xnormal and just search around for dif work flows. i just feel like the way I have been doing it in the past is to time consuming and makes me want to cry

BagelHero

You probably want to use xnormal. That thread shows exactly why.

Bek

Hitchhiker wrote: »

substance painter i think?

Substance painter doesn't bake; you're thinking of Substance designer.

I think the 'fastest' way to bake will be inside your 3d app; since then you don't have to export. Personally I use xNormal.

Jerc

Substance Designer's bakers are a lot faster than 3ds max, Maya or XNormal equivalents, especially for expensive bakes such as AO bakes and the algorithm has evolved quite a bit since the tests in that thread.
You should probably try the different alternatives to see what works best with your assets though.

Fisty

Okay thanks everyone ill try out substance and xnormal ill make sure to post my thoughts on both programs when i'm done