High to Low poly normal map Confusion

deemccabe · Oct 2016

Hi there. I have a Hard Surface, high poly tank and low poly version moddeled in 3ds max. I have baked the high poly maps (Normal map etc). My query is if i want to add a rust texture which has its own normal map how can i apply this to pieces of the tank?? because the tank pieces are already using the normal map from the high poly bake to give the low poly pieces the high poly illusion. Is it even possible to do when high to low baking?? if you need any additional info or better explanation please ask. Any help would be much appreciated.

Synaesthesia · Oct 2016

You're better off adding rust in your texturing program of choice - that way you can change it as needed rather than being locked-in to a specific look and feel.

musashidan · Oct 2016

As Jonathan says, it's better to do it after non-destructively. Either using overlays in Photoshop, or better yet if you have access to Substance Painter or Quixel Suite you can layer it on and also make use of procedural masking.

deemccabe · Oct 2016

Thanks very much for the reply's people! i really apprecaite it. that clears it up for me. i thought that would be the best way i just wasnt sure and kept doubting myself lol.

High to Low poly normal map Confusion

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