Bump maps and .rar format textures

[Sean Casey]

Hi Guys,

 

I’ve just been to http://www.arroway-textures.com/ and downloaded some of their free low-res samples which come in map sizes of 3000px x 360px. These files are in .rar format.  I’m not sure how to use them in NXT and even if it is at all possible.

 

Also I would like to experiment using bump maps, in particular using wood textures, to try to attain a higher level of realism. Could any of you guys refer me to any links, tutorials or pass postings that could help me? Many thanks, Sean

[Roy Hirshkowitz]

.rar is a compression format, like .zip.  Many free or near-free utilities can decompress these.  Here's one of them.  The textures themselves will likely be in a format we can read.

[Sean Casey]

Thanks Roy, Downloaded the software you recommended and decompressed one set of wood textures. These came as 3 separate images which I'm presuming can be used to create bump maps.

 

Hoping that someone will come back to me with guidance on creating bumps. Fingers crossed...

[Roy Hirshkowitz]

See what happens if you create a "Texture Set" material.  You may be able to simply select all three files and have nXt create the material for you.  Ask for help if that doesn't work.

[Sean Casey]

Thanks again Roy, That worked. Attached materials and rendered. Not overly impressed with the results at this stage probably because I haven't ajusted the bumps. Not really sure what I'm looking for...I was hoping the wood grain would look more 3D. Is that the general idea with bump maps?

[akinlolu olugboji]

Check here!

[Roy Hirshkowitz]

You'll need to include things like pictures and material files if you want actual help.  Otherwise people will just be guessing.