Map generator from texture (first tests)

Support Materials and Textures
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UPDATE

From last update I improved normal and specular map algorithm - moreover they are about 7 times faster which performs to more efficient work especially with large textures and live preview feature. UI is almost done.

Next in TODO list:

  • better control of details for each map
  • generating seamless texture
  • speed improvements and bug fixing

I’m currently developing my own software for generating normal maps (and spec, disp, ao as well). Here is a first test:

mat_tests1.jpg1244×1364 173 KB

What do you think about the results?

PS. How can I import textures from .blend file to speed up things for blender users?

Attachments

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Map preview:

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is it done as an addon or external soft ?

looking good

happy bl

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external software, but I want to write addon that allows you to easily export textures from blend into the program (i am also blender user)

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Why is it too rounded?

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Would be nice to have this as built in filtering options for the Blender image editor, because this could be a huge potential time savings in this case (especially if this including synthesizing images into seamless textures).

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currently, you can set the height and rounding in normal map settings

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This one looks like a very handy program. Can’t wait to use it.:spin:

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looks exciting! good luck.

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Hello I was checking on your progress of your software for making maps? Hit me up on facebook or email. [email protected] facecook. Joe Lee Manns

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Thanks guys for your comments :slight_smile:

Better algorithm for normal maps with two parameters to set (intensity and roundness). I’m currently working on two new parameters - sharpness and details. Some results (only basic specular + normal):

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would it be possible to add bump map too?

do you think it can be made seamless?

thanks

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bump maps are already done but before I show something i need to improve algorithm. As for seamless textures I have two ideas but implementation is not quite easy

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any possibilities to do this in python may be as an addon to make it 100 % integrated in blender

thanks

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hmmm, as for now I have about 1700 lines of code, beta version will be released soon - then I will try to write addon that can export textures directly to my program

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ask question in python forum

there must be a way to save image then run your script and reload the new image file back in blender from a python addon!
for bl or cycles mode

thanks

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Will this software work in Linux?

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It depends on interest but linux version is not a problem

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work in progress - first test in blender of generated maps with basic (as possible) node setup ( normal map + specular )

results1.png877×688 789 KB

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Update - more info about progress in first post (screenshot of working software attached)