Normal Mapping Problem

XBoy · 23-10-2006, 04:17 AM

why is it that when i create my normal map in zbrush export it to max apply it, it works fine, but when i look at the texture there are sharp edges where my texture seems go is there anyway i can fix that?

BiG ToE-3DT · 23-10-2006, 07:43 AM

one thing that comes to mind, in the uvw editor window, move the verts in the areas where the seems are screwing up. Move them inward, which should push the line out, off the mesh.

If that doesn't work, post a screengrab of the normal map, uv's and the seem that is showing up.

XBoy · 23-10-2006, 11:48 PM

here is an example with an old model of mine and a crappy 2 sec sculpt on it

there is a shot of uvs

Theres the nasty seam lines

here is the screen of the normals on the lowpoly mesh in zbrush's Zmapper(no seam)

BiG ToE-3DT · 24-10-2006, 01:29 AM

I would try making the normal in max. but thats because I don't have zbrush.

but before you try that, have you moved the verts in the uvw window yet. If you are able to see the seams in the viewport, you should be able to see the updated version as you move verts around.

XBoy · 24-10-2006, 03:32 AM

i tried it didnt really help at all but i dont know whats wrong so many other people make theres like this but it doesnt do this to them? so i dont know maybey someone will have the ansewr

XBoy · 24-10-2006, 06:14 AM

NVM everyone i found the problem but if you have info on it i wuld still ilike to know

23-10-2006, 04:17 AM	#1
XBoy Undead Troll Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 97 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Normal Mapping Problem why is it that when i create my normal map in zbrush export it to max apply it, it works fine, but when i look at the texture there are sharp edges where my texture seems go is there anyway i can fix that?

23-10-2006, 07:43 AM	#2
BiG ToE-3DT Reputation beyond repute Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 8,608 Thanks: 136 Thanked 143 Times in 115 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 14	one thing that comes to mind, in the uvw editor window, move the verts in the areas where the seems are screwing up. Move them inward, which should push the line out, off the mesh. If that doesn't work, post a screengrab of the normal map, uv's and the seem that is showing up. __________________ Thighten Up The Graphics On Level 3 "something wrongI think" Threedy 4 Life I hate Justin Bieber every day

23-10-2006, 11:48 PM	#3
XBoy Undead Troll Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 97 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	here is an example with an old model of mine and a crappy 2 sec sculpt on it there is a shot of uvs Theres the nasty seam lines here is the screen of the normals on the lowpoly mesh in zbrush's Zmapper(no seam) Last edited by XBoy; 24-10-2006 at 12:04 AM..

24-10-2006, 01:29 AM	#4
BiG ToE-3DT Reputation beyond repute Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 8,608 Thanks: 136 Thanked 143 Times in 115 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 14	I would try making the normal in max. but thats because I don't have zbrush. but before you try that, have you moved the verts in the uvw window yet. If you are able to see the seams in the viewport, you should be able to see the updated version as you move verts around. __________________ Thighten Up The Graphics On Level 3 "something wrongI think" Threedy 4 Life I hate Justin Bieber every day

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24-10-2006, 03:32 AM	#5
XBoy Undead Troll Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 97 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i tried it didnt really help at all but i dont know whats wrong so many other people make theres like this but it doesnt do this to them? so i dont know maybey someone will have the ansewr

24-10-2006, 06:14 AM	#6
XBoy Undead Troll Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 97 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	NVM everyone i found the problem but if you have info on it i wuld still ilike to know

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