what is a normal texture? - newbie question

ppr-or-plstc · Post #1by **ppr-or-plstc** » 03.08.2003, 02:42

please forgive me for asking, but i'm new... what is a normal map? :oops:

guest · Post #2by **guest** » 05.08.2003, 17:57

Just do a search on "normal" or "normalmap", and you will find lots of info. Basically, a normalmap gives an image 3D height information, but does it differently than a standard bump map. I'll let the experts take it from there.
Ron