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Pixologic Release - ZMapper (PC) - Now Included in ZBrush 3.1

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#101

I created a preset for Softimage XSI, works great with the D3_normalmap shader(not sure about the native XSI_normalmap shader).

 Get the D3 shader here(version 1.2.2): [http://be3d.republika.pl/](http://be3d.republika.pl/)
      
      However, having a preset as a guide is nice, it wont replace the fact that you'll have to learn the different settings to take full advantage of Zmapper, for each character/mesh. Powerful stuff!
     
     <b>EDIT: Forgot to mention to smooth out the seam  in XSI, with your elephant/troll selected, Selection&gt;Geometry Approximation(popup, click YES). Polygon mesh tab&gt; Discontinuity&gt;100
     
     the default is 60 and sometimes this is good enough, but in case of the troll..it wasnt.

EDIT:EDIT:  i included a sample XSI 5.0 scene file with the elephant(has Final Gathering enable), requires the D3 normal map shader.



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Attachments

XSI_TangentSpace_BestQuality.zip (207 Bytes)

Elephant.jpg

Normal_Map.zip (360 KB)

#102

I’m sure this would help a lot of users, and I’m not disputing the value of such a feature, but…

We could say “please”. :wink:

#103

Thanks SonK for the preset! :slight_smile:

r

#104

Not sure about your comment about using the word Please based on SonK’s post here.
I think that he may have meant it to read … “Created a preset for XSI” …

So he is not actually demanding or asking anyone to create the preset as he has already kindly posted the preset for other users.

Anyways thanks SonK for taking the time and trouble.

#105

HahaaaHaaa! Open mouth, insert foot. :smiley:

#106

ah, better “undo” that one CTRL-Z :stuck_out_tongue:

#107

Oh man, now THAT’s witty. Good one, man, I can’t stop laughing… :laughing:

#108

Zmapper- Fastest normal maps in town. :+1: :sunglasses:

#109

Here’s a render I did based on my Z-Car and it tire.
I did a new low res mesh, more adapted for realtime purposes.

The rendering is done in Maya viewport…

zcar_realtime.jpg

#110

Absolutely ingenious! This will save me a ton of time!

#111

Forgot to mention to smooth out the seam in XSI, with your elephant/troll selected, Selection>Geometry Approximation(popup, click YES). Polygon Mesh tab> Discontinuity>100

the default is 60 and sometimes this is good enough, but in case of the troll..it wasnt. seams to disappear.

if you have any problems with Zmapper <–>XSI, post it up in the trouble shooting thread:

http://www.zbrushcentral.com/zbc/showthread.php?p=244613#post244613

#112

I did see that SonK provided settings (quite generously, I might add), and thought he was asking that they be included in the official release. Which would be quite helpful to a lot of users, and is worth asking for i[/i].

I stand by that interpretation, both feet squarely on the ground (and my head in the clouds, so foot and mouth couldn’t be further from one another).

Whether I read correctly what was meant, or merely what was written, I think this was an appropriate response. But consider me taken down a peg if it makes you happy. I’m here to accomodate. :laughing:

#113

Not to worry, Aaron, I’m still laughing at you. :laughing:

#114

Rock on.

Hey, I lasted 21 months without walking into the “undo” joke. That’s a pretty good record, all things considered.

:sunglasses:

#115

hey CTRL-Z, couldn’t resist. Glad no offence was taken. :smiley:

#116

i love that tool too but is there any tutorial about using the produced normal map into 3dsmax because when i use " normal bump " in bump nothing happens and i just see the nromal map in black & white…please need a short tutorial.

thanks again :stuck_out_tongue:

#117

EDIT

I shoulda waited for the manual to download… now all I can say is FREAKIN A!
RAWK ON HARD CORE!
ahem

END EDIT

Will the new arbitrary mesh feature allow one to take a scanned head (800k to 1 mil poly) and a lower ress remeshed version then generate a normal map for the lowres head from the imported head in ZMapper? Both models are obj and can be imported as ztools.

S

#118

hi Scott,

I haven’t tested it but just read somewhere here where someone was complaining about a 500k limit? I think it was in the TS forum zmapper thread…haven’t checked it to see if there was a reply to it tho but you might want to check that out.

#119

mac, mmmmac?

#120

Mac!!