Normal map - control strenght.

[Dariusz Makowski (Dadal)]

Stupid question. But how do I control strength of normal map ? :/

If I use normal map in tangent space all goes grey

[Komposer]

as I know - no controlling possible.
In 3D Max it is, but in Maya version not!


U´ve to tune it in Shader Map or such utils...

[Dariusz Makowski (Dadal)]

thats bad ! I have to see if multiply node would work... not sure :/

[vlado]

Blend the normal map with a solid color with value RGB 0.5, 0.5, 1.0 (in floating point).

Best regards,
Vlado

[Dariusz Makowski (Dadal)]

Solid color, you mean layered texture tool ?

And how can I make it more bumpy? - is it possible.

Thanks

[bigbossfr]

Use a blendcolor node
Color 1 : RGB 0.5, 0.5, 1.0
Color 2 : your normal map

Connect your blendcolor into the bump of your material.

In the blendcolor, if you set tje blend to 0, you will have your normal map, if you set your blend to 1, you will have no normal map, 0.5, less normal map.

[Dariusz Makowski (Dadal)]

Yup I know how to make it weaker, how do I make it stronger, add more contrast?

[Morbid Angel]

Vlado just curious why its not possible to directly control the stregth of the normal bump in the shader?

[vlado]

There is no particular reason; it's just not done. I've made a note to look into it.

Best regards,
Vlado

[emil.kirichev]

Hi,
This has been fixed in the latest nightly.

Best,
Emil

[Dariusz Makowski (Dadal)]

Cool thanks ! It works for car paints too ?

[emil.kirichev]

Was'nt working for car paints, but it is now
Will be available in the next nightly.

Best,
Emil

[Dariusz Makowski (Dadal)]

Awww you guys are soooooo awesome !!!!!! Great thanks.