3d max scanline and normal maps
Hi, I've created a normal map from a heightmap using nvidia plugin in Photoshop.
But now when I render it in the scanline render of Max it doesn't look good. Those 8 rectangles shouldnt be protruding. I've done it in nvidia plugin with invert Y activated, I think this is the right way to do it for max.
Apparently the normal map is right, and testing it with Xoliul shader it looks good.
I don't think is a problem of inverted channels.
The thing is that I can not get a good render with a normal map applied with the scanline, I don't know why.
I'm using 3d max 2009.
Any idea?
But now when I render it in the scanline render of Max it doesn't look good. Those 8 rectangles shouldnt be protruding. I've done it in nvidia plugin with invert Y activated, I think this is the right way to do it for max.
Apparently the normal map is right, and testing it with Xoliul shader it looks good.
I don't think is a problem of inverted channels.
The thing is that I can not get a good render with a normal map applied with the scanline, I don't know why.
I'm using 3d max 2009.
Any idea?
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Make sure to load "normal bump" material into the bump map slot and then select your normal map.
Generally though, whats the point of using the scanline renderer for a realtime asset? You'll be better off setting up a nice realtime shader.
I use all the time hardware shaders that I totally forgot this "small" detail.
This and too many hours at the computer...
Thank you!