Zbrush normal mapping problem

Enix · Jun 2006

I was testing out normal mapping renders in zbrush, following these instructions: http://206.145.80.239/zbc/showpost.php?p=212154&postcount=2 , and I get a wierd...error? maybe..

Now before, I rendered this:

But I have no clue how I did it. I can't import higher poly models into max to render the normals, because my pc is crap. Anyone know how to render normals in zbrush...more successfully?

ScoobyDoofus · Jun 2006

Enix: It looks like you've re-UVmapped your mesh using GUV tiles in Zbrush...which the link you've provided instructs you to do.
You can then export that low model as an OBJ from Zbrush into max, set the normal it generated as a diffuse texture, align the ZBrush low with your Max low (with the nice pretty UV's) and bake the texture from one to the other. Badabing! its not as pretty as if you did it "right" but it works. Sorta.

Husch · Jun 2006

Go to Pixologic Download Center, download the Zmapper plugin:

http://www.pixologic.com/zbrush/download-center/download-center.html

Visit this link and download the PDF file:

http://206.145.80.239/zbc/showthread.php?t=031281

Enix · Jun 2006

Ahhh, thank you very much, that tool is great! Here is what I have now:

Thank you very much, your a life saver, first time working on a game that supports normal maps, and I was clueless on rendering the maps.

Gizmo · Jun 2006

That model looks just like one from 'Far Cry'

Zbrush normal mapping problem

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