How to Generate Normal Map in Photoshop | Photoshop Tutorial | Texturing

Описание: In this video, you’ll learn how to convert a texture image into a normal map using Photoshop — step by step.

We’ll take a simple grass texture and turn it into a clean, usable normal map that works perfectly for games, props, environments, and real-time assets. This method is fast, beginner-friendly, and doesn’t require any external plugins.

If you’re a 3D artist, game artist, or environment artist, this workflow will help you quickly generate normal maps for your projects using tools you already have.

🔹 What you’ll learn in this video:

How normal maps work (quick explanation)

Preparing a texture for normal map conversion

Converting images to normal maps in Photoshop

Fixing common normal map issues

Tips for getting cleaner, more readable normals

Best settings for game-ready results

This technique is perfect for Substance Painter, Unreal Engine, Unity, Blender, and other 3D workflows.

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