Using Normal Maps: Blender 3D 2.49

1. Add the model.

Note:

For the tutorial, I'll be using the normal map of the dragon logo I created in the last tutorial (Creating Normal Maps: Classic Method) and rendering it on a simple plane.

DownLoad:

Dragon_ColorMap.png
Dragon_NormalMap.png

2. Add a material to the game object

Buttons Window menu >> Shading (F5) >> Material buttons

Links and Pipeline tab:

Link to Object

Add New

3. Add a texture channel to the material

Buttons Window menu >> Shading (F5) >> Texture buttons (F6)

Texture tab

Add New

Name: NormalMap
Texture Type: Image

4. Load/select the Normal Map

Map Image tab

Normal Map button

Image tab

Load
or
Select (if you downloaded the starting blend)

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