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DrZenith
05-31-2009, 11:21 PM
Hello all.

I've got a little problem when extracting a normal map. For some reason the extracted map looks jagged, as if the map is exported from the low res mesh, instead of the high res one. I can't figure it out because the model goes up to level 5 sub-d, and yet the normal map looks like level 1, but with the details.

It's a tough thing to explain, but hope someone can help.

Thanks.........
cgbeige
06-01-2009, 12:36 AM
do you have Smooth Target Model on?
DrZenith
06-01-2009, 08:02 AM
Sure do....And that's what's confusing me. I've extracted normal maps before with no problem. I don't get it. The imported mesh is just a regular .obj from max.
cgbeige
06-01-2009, 10:30 PM
did you try the normal map on your exported base mesh and see if it renders okay? don't judge the map, judge the rendering
DrZenith
06-01-2009, 10:49 PM
Hey,

Did that too. It's very odd. But thanks so much for the suggestions.
bls
06-03-2009, 07:41 PM
I have the same problem with mudbox.Jagged normal maps.
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