9.5. Normal Map
9.5.1. Overview
This filter generates a normal map from a height map. It’s early initial work and a lot more is expected to be done.
We will use a height map created with Section 14.8, “Simplex Noise”:
Figure 17.185. Normal Map Example
The height map
Filter applied with default options, giving the Normal Map
9.5.2. Activating the filter
This filter is found in the image window menu under Filters → Generic → Normal Map….
9.5.3. Options
Figure 17.186. “Normal Map” options
Presets, “Input Type”, Clipping, Blending Options, Preview, Split view
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These options are described in Section 2, “Common Features”. |
Scale
The amount by which to scale the heights values: increase or decrease bumps.
Scale = 2
X, Y Component
The component used for X, Y coordinates: you can choose between the three RGB colors for the bumps.
Note that if you change these values, new colors are added to the existing colors, giving the complementary colors.
Flip X, Y
Flip the X, Y coordinates: flip bumps colors, horizontally and vertically. Bumps have a clear border and an opposite dark border, giving a feeling that light comes from a certain direction. To see bumps instead of hollows, light must come from the upper left corner; play with Flip X and Flip Y to get this lighting.
After playing with Flip X and Flip Y
Full Z Range
Use the full [0, 1] range to encode the Z coordinates: You can get a more abrupt color gradient.
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Tileable
Generate a tileable map:
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