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Method

This node generates a normal map based off the luminance values from an image.

Raw texture	Processed texture	Practical demonstration.

Example Nodegraph

Attributes

Name	Description
Preview In Viewport	Preview the effect blended with alpha in the viewport.
Preview RGB In Viewport	Preview the RGB values in the viewport.
Preview Alpha In Viewport	Preview the alpha values in the viewport.
Depth Scale	Control the scale of the depth in the Normal Map.
Invert Normal X/Y/Z	Invert the direction for the normals generated along each axis.

Inputs

Name	Description	Typical Node Input
Active	Turn the effect on or off. Values < 0.1 will turn the effect off, and deferred rendering must be on.	Envelope Modifier

Outputs

Outputs an image or video that can be connected to any relevant video input, most commonly an Image 2D node.

Frame Delay Frame

Raycast Lighting