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(Question)How to make Bump or Specular Map from Simple JPEG
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 12:10 pm
by tonycho
Hi guys if anyone know how to make bump or specular map from simple JPEG
we know that our clients never give us that map except simple JPEG
so if anyone know the info for plug ins or something, it will be great help for everyone
for sample I attach the map of some fabric, maybe someone want to render it and show the tips
Thank you very much guys
Tony
Re: (Question)How to make Bump or Specular Map from Simple JPEG
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 1:55 pm
by cornel
Do you use photoshop?
Filter > Other > Hi Pass, and set the pixel radius to 2-5, depending on resolution and desired detail.
Now use the levels to boost the contrast a little bit.
done.
That´s how I create my bump maps.
Re: (Question)How to make Bump or Specular Map from Simple JPEG
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 3:25 pm
by tonycho
Hi Cornel, yes I use Photoshop
thanks for tips Cornel

Re: (Question)How to make Bump or Specular Map from Simple JPEG
Posted: Wed Oct 05, 2011 3:40 pm
by kubo
you can also desaturate it and then use nvidia's free normal map generator plugin for photoshop
http://developer.nvidia.com/nvidia-text ... -photoshop, normal's map usually look better than bump maps
Re: (Question)How to make Bump or Specular Map from Simple JPEG
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 5:56 am
by tonycho
Thanks Kubo

Re: (Question)How to make Bump or Specular Map from Simple JPEG
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 6:30 am
by necko77
Re: (Question)How to make Bump or Specular Map from Simple JPEG
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 6:52 am
by tonycho
wow another tips
Thanks Necko
Re: (Question)How to make Bump or Specular Map from Simple JPEG
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2011 5:30 pm
by kubo
that's a great find Necko77! thanks
Re: (Question)How to make Bump or Specular Map from Simple JPEG
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 6:03 am
by tonycho
How about making some specular map
like in glossy material
sorry guys asking many questions

Re: (Question)How to make Bump or Specular Map from Simple JPEG
Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 6:25 am
by mirobimbo
For example: Shader map pro.
height, ambient occlusion, normal, dudv, and specular
$19.9
http://shadermap.com/index.php