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Generate Normal Map

Generate Normal Map

Generates a normal map based off the luminance values from an image.

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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.
videoprocessing-imageprocessing-generatenormalmap-source videoprocessing-imageprocessing-generatenormalmap-applied videoprocessing-imageprocessing-generatenormalmap-example

Parameters

These properties control the core behaviours of the node.

ParameterDetails
Preview In ViewportPreview the effect blended with alpha in the viewport.
Preview RGB In ViewportPreview the colour values in the viewport.
Preview Alpha In ViewportPreview the alpha values in the viewport.
Depth ScaleControl the scale of the depth in the normal map.
Invert Normal X/Y/ZInvert the direction for the normals generated along each axis.

Inputs

NameDescriptionTypical Input
ActiveEnables or disables the effect. Disabling the effect means it will no longer compute, so disabling a node when not in use can improve performance.Envelope Modifier