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Diffuse and Normal map matching automated
Hi, I'm doing some research on workflow optimizations of real time gfx workflows, and I wanted to share this method to get some opinions. In short, atm, I combine 2 scripts (a 3ds max maxscript and a Photoshop script) to get me started asap in photoshop working on a diffuse map that matches normal map transitions… -
Re: Diffuse and Normal map matching automated
I just color my mesh red/green/blue and load each channel as a selection and use it to mask off areas. It gives you a crisper edge than the magic wand/color system. You can use secondary colors (ie, 255,255, 0) and selection subtraction/intersection to isolate up to 6 masks if you need more fidelity. With the magic wand… -
Re: Diffuse and Normal map matching automated
This is a very interesting method for workflow optimizing, especially when tweaking and working on textures. I do have a couple questions, because my workflow, although similar, does not require the use of scripts, and I get a similar result, however, I find it less messy. Why couldn't you, instead of fill each section… -
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Thanks for the input. Main reasons for me why I had this automated in this way are: 1. The masks are obtained trough the same algorithms of rendering as the normal maps was generetad, so edges, transistions, antialiasing etc are all the same in both masks and normal map. I also used to do it with wand selection but it's… -
Re: Diffuse and Normal map matching automated
Jerry: Thx. ;) Yes, it is indeed a certain way of working. b1skit: Ghostscape talks indeed about a nice shortcut. But at some point you have to define parts you will be working on sone way or another, with differences in speed and quality. -
Re: Diffuse and Normal map matching automated
Interesting stuff... But it seems like a lot of work for something that can be solved with simple tricks as Ghostscape mentioned? -
Re: Diffuse and Normal map matching automated
A lot of these workflow things depend on personal preference but in any case this is a clean and proper way of handling this part of the process. It sure beats doing it by hand every time :) Good luck with the thesis. -
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Sorry for the bump, but I've just seen this post, and have got to say it looks like a great combination of scripts that would be really handy in automating some laborious parts of my workflow. Is there anywhere we can download the scripts from? Am I being exceptionally dumb in not being able to see a download link, or are… -
Re: Diffuse and Normal map matching automated
You have a point Ghostscape. I do usually render my textures as high as I can. I just like too. I didn't think about that problem, it's never happened, but it is definitely a problem. I'll try your method too, seems similar... -
Re: Diffuse and Normal map matching automated
Awesome work, I will surely try to use this the next time I create a character :)
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