Normal map via lightness (Effect)

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Author: LigH

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Filter Details

Downloads: 973
Submitted: Jul 24, 2006
Usage Rank: High
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Description

Just the simple Normal Map generator; height information is derived from the overal lightness.==========Important: Distributed with "Render Maps: Off" – switch to "Render Maps: Normal Map" for yourself!==========Note: Unfortunately, the Filter Forge bump mapper seems to be based on the quite edgy and powerful Sobel 5x5 filter, you would probably want to reduce the bumping impact by reducing the contrast of the image or the "Surface height" in the "Lighting" tab.

Keywords

Normal map, lightness

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Filter Controls

Invert lightness map

Normal map via lightness

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