Carlosan Posted September 28, 2021 Report Share Posted September 28, 2021 source... You might’ve heard the words “normal map” or “bump map” or any assortment of other weirdly named “maps” when you’ve been scouring the internet for texture maps. These maps sometimes trip up even experienced artists. So in this article, I’m going to explain to you exactly what these maps are and how you can use them. What Are These “Maps”? Sadly, these aren’t maps that’ll lead you to treasure, but they can sure lead you to better renders. Texture maps are called “maps” because they are images that store information that can tell a computer how to change the surface of a model. Take a diffuse/albedo map, for instance. They provide the computer with information about what color/texture to make the surface of the model. It’s worth mentioning that diffuse maps and albedo maps are commonly used interchangeably, but are two different things. However, for our purposes, it’s a moot point. The computer can then use that information to give your model a texture. Continue reading the entire article... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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