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Bump Map or Normal Map?

Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 9:20 am
by lucasfart
I've read several topics on this site, and have come to the conclusion that normal maps and bump maps do exactly the same thing, although they look very different. Are there any advantages to either one that i should know about when deciding what to use out of the two?

Re: Bump Map or Normal Map?

Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 11:17 am
by FragMe!
Hate to do this but :google:
Just typed in Bump Map vs Normal Map and go lots of links like this one

Bump Map vs Normal Map

Re: Bump Map or Normal Map?

Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 5:40 am
by DarthD.U.C.K.
here you can find a really good example

Re: Bump Map or Normal Map?

Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 7:52 am
by lucasfart
Ok. Thanks you guys, i should definitely have looked it up before posting here :oops:.