Normal map background texture

[BOO]

Does anyone have a source for or link to a good textured background I could use to create the less uniformed metal skin base?

 

Thanks in advance

 

BOO

[Raptorattacker]

If you're using Photoshop then render the 'clouds' pattern in b+w in a new layer and on 'overlay' settings over the metal parts when making up your Normal Map.

Edited October 29, 2018 by Raptorattacker

[BOO]

Thanks Raptor but im a gimp (so to speak) - im not sure gimp has those texture patterns or if it does when they are

[Danziger]

48 minutes ago, SCG_BOO said:

Thanks Raptor but im a gimp (so to speak) - im not sure gimp has those texture patterns or if it does when they are

Gimp has it but it's not adjustable as far as I can tell. The cloud pattern is way too big to be very noticeable. I'm looking for something like what @ICDP uses for the Yak-1Bs127 metal panels. No luck so far. 

[BOO]

1 hour ago, Danziger said:

Gimp has it but it's not adjustable as far as I can tell. The cloud pattern is way too big to be very noticeable. I'm looking for something like what @ICDP uses for the Yak-1Bs127 metal panels. No luck so far. 

Yup the gimp cloud is pretty useless out of the gate (which is as far as my talents can carry it).  

[ICDP]

A very easy way to do this is to take a large image of crumpled tin foil, you can take your own, or get one from Google.  Then convert that into a normal map, then add a bit of guassian blur to take away the sharp edges and you have your base.  This is what I did and once done it is used in all my normal maps where there are metal surfaces.

 

I have a basic PSD file I use as a base for all my normal maps.  It includes a dented metal layer and a colour guide to help with orientation of your bumps.  Feel free to use it.  Around 60% transparency gives a subtle effect.

 

https://btcloud.bt.com/web/app/share/invite/yklrqsViZw

 

 

Edited October 29, 2018 by ICDP

[Danziger]

24 minutes ago, ICDP said:

A very easy way to do this is to take a large image of crumpled tin foil, you can take your own, or get one from Google.  Then convert that into a normal map, then add a bit of guassian blur to take away the sharp edges and you have your base.  This is what I did and once done it is used in all my normal maps where there are metal surfaces.

 

I have a basic PSD file I use as a base for all my normal maps.  It includes a dented metal layer and a colour guide to help with orientation of your bumps.  Feel free to use it.  Around 60% transparency gives a subtle effect.

 

https://btcloud.bt.com/web/app/share/invite/yklrqsViZw

 

 

You're a lifesaver mate!

[BOO]

All Hail ICDP!! ?

 

Thank you for generously sharing

[FTC_SimSonius]

The PSD File is not uploadet anymore. Is there a way to get it again?

That would be awesome.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

SimSonius

[BOO]

8 minutes ago, =ARTOA=SimSonius said:

The PSD File is not uploadet anymore. Is there a way to get it again?

That would be awesome.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

SimSonius

I only have it as a Gimp file now but there are only 3 layers that need to be exported as pngs for to be drapped into a PSD. This i a link to my one drive that ill keep up for a while in case ICDP dosent swing by.

 

https://1drv.ms/u/s!AnRk5ek6XHD7g7IoXLtpu2RKALAEgg

[FTC_SimSonius]

Big thanks for the quick answer ?

This was fast.

 

And thanks for sharing