Normal Mapping w/ 3ds Max, Photoshop and Crazybump (Videos)

gamedev · 03-04-2007, 05:54 PM

Hey Guys,

I've just finished the 2nd part of my normal mapping videos. They cover normal mapping
from creating a base map in 3ds Max, to using the Nvidia filter plugin, and finally CrazyBump
to create a complete map that is ready for games and other media.

Part 1 and 2 are available for download on my site under the tutorials section:
http://www.TylerWanlass.com

-Tyler

doylle · 03-05-2007, 12:48 AM

Great stuff. Part two is as interesting as part one, which i've already watched a couple of times

. To bad you didn't show the lowpoly with normal map in 3dsmax this time though.

Thanks for sharing.

gamedev · 03-05-2007, 03:04 AM

Glad you enjoyed it. I've got about three more in the pipe and getting some feedback always helps!

Suggestions on future topics is also appreciated!

-Tyler

digital-boy · 03-05-2007, 04:29 AM

Good stuff, watched part 1 a while back, part 2 is great also. Maybe ambient occlusion in 3ds Max for a future topic?

ragupasta · 03-05-2007, 07:57 AM

Very nice and straight forward, easy to follow. Thanks

weasel.acuh5o · 03-05-2007, 08:16 AM

thanks a lot, especially for the PS part. learned some handy new stuff.

st3ady · 03-05-2007, 11:25 PM

WOW this was excellent! thank you very much for this!
I agree with the others, I wish you showed the finalized normal map on the model in 3dsmax, but its not a huge deal. I look forward to trying these techniques out in the next couple of days

just thought I would say that you need to come up with a better nick than 'gamedev', that sounds a little uncreative :P

EDIT!

a great success!

I would like to know how a specular map is made :>

edtexture · 03-06-2007, 12:13 AM

nice to see u here tyler, it's me ed from work.

Retro-Cow · 03-06-2007, 12:19 AM

Wow, you have no idea the extent that you have helped me. 5 stars man I finally get Normal Maps.

gamedev · 03-06-2007, 01:07 AM

Well I'm really glad you guys liked, it was easy to follow, etc. I decided to make some vids on how I work cause I always wanted something like this when I was learning the basics. Like I said I've got a few more coming. I'm also working on some ebook stuff related to the new Unreal 3 engine which might spawn some videos as well.

Thanks for the great feedback guys!

And yea, I realize the nick kinda sucks, but it's something I've had for so long

-Tyler

03-04-2007, 05:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
gamedev New Artist 5 - 31	Normal Mapping w/ 3ds Max, Photoshop and Crazybump (Videos) Hey Guys, I've just finished the 2nd part of my normal mapping videos. They cover normal mapping from creating a base map in 3ds Max, to using the Nvidia filter plugin, and finally CrazyBump to create a complete map that is ready for games and other media. Part 1 and 2 are available for download on my site under the tutorials section: http://www.TylerWanlass.com -Tyler

03-05-2007, 12:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
doylle Game-Artist.net Admin 2,198 - 263	Great stuff. Part two is as interesting as part one, which i've already watched a couple of times . To bad you didn't show the lowpoly with normal map in 3dsmax this time though. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Jeroenmaton.net - Scetchbook Thread - 3dsMax Viewport Shader - Ten Texturing Tips - Supports good crits -

03-05-2007, 07:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
ragupasta Senior Artist 150 - 36	Very nice and straight forward, easy to follow. Thanks __________________ www.3d-palace.com Multi_Platform_Clay_Tutelage

03-05-2007, 08:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
weasel.acuh5o wee-zuhl-aa-coo-soh 366 - 34	thanks a lot, especially for the PS part. learned some handy new stuff. __________________ Supporter of Constructive Criticism

03-05-2007, 11:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
st3ady Amateur Artist 29 - 2	WOW this was excellent! thank you very much for this! I agree with the others, I wish you showed the finalized normal map on the model in 3dsmax, but its not a huge deal. I look forward to trying these techniques out in the next couple of days just thought I would say that you need to come up with a better nick than 'gamedev', that sounds a little uncreative :P EDIT! a great success! I would like to know how a specular map is made :> __________________ Last edited by st3ady; 03-06-2007 at 08:15 AM.

03-05-2007, 03:04 AM	#3 (permalink)
gamedev New Artist 5 - 31	Glad you enjoyed it. I've got about three more in the pipe and getting some feedback always helps! Suggestions on future topics is also appreciated! -Tyler

03-05-2007, 04:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
digital-boy University Student 62 - 10	Good stuff, watched part 1 a while back, part 2 is great also. Maybe ambient occlusion in 3ds Max for a future topic?

03-06-2007, 12:13 AM	#8 (permalink)
edtexture New Artist 11 - 0	nice to see u here tyler, it's me ed from work.

03-06-2007, 12:19 AM	#9 (permalink)
Retro-Cow Amateur Artist 413 - 29	Wow, you have no idea the extent that you have helped me. 5 stars man I finally get Normal Maps. __________________ Supports Good Crits Portfolio

03-06-2007, 01:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
gamedev New Artist 5 - 31	Well I'm really glad you guys liked, it was easy to follow, etc. I decided to make some vids on how I work cause I always wanted something like this when I was learning the basics. Like I said I've got a few more coming. I'm also working on some ebook stuff related to the new Unreal 3 engine which might spawn some videos as well. Thanks for the great feedback guys! And yea, I realize the nick kinda sucks, but it's something I've had for so long -Tyler

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