Maya for 3D Printing - Rapid Prototyping
In this course we're going to look at something a little different, creating technically accurate 3D printed parts.
# 1 21-03-2008 , 05:52 AM
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displacement/bump map

hi guys whats the differrence between a bump map and a displacement map i always used to think they are the same thing

# 2 21-03-2008 , 06:12 AM
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A bump modifies the normal of the surface where as a displacement actually creates gemoetry based on the image at render time.


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# 3 21-03-2008 , 09:16 AM
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# 4 22-03-2008 , 01:37 AM
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thanks alot i finally understand the difference

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