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How to Make Different Map Types

Tutorial

Intermediate

+10 XP

35 Mins

(30)

Summary

In this tutorial, you will learn how to create the different map types to use with your Materials. This will include learning how to create alpha maps, normal maps, occlusion maps and emission maps.

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how-to-make-different-map-types.zip

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Last updated: September 06, 2020

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How to Make Different Map Types

General Tutorial Discussion

1. Alpha Maps

2. Normal Maps

3. Occlusion Maps

4. Emission Maps