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Challenge: Create Normal and Ambient Occlusion Maps in Maya

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Intermediate

+10 XP

30 Mins

(11)

Overview

Summary

We will use Maya to create a Normal Map and Ambient Occlusion Map from the ISS model's solar panel wings. We will build both maps and then apply them to a lower-resolution version of the wings to give the appearance of detail and shadow interactions between each panel,  while improving scene performance due to the reduction in poly count.

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Last updated: May 02, 2023

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Challenge: Create Normal and Ambient Occlusion Maps in Maya