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# 1 24-05-2008 , 02:14 PM
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DISPLACEMENT MAP/NORMAL

HI guys im modeling a low res mesh of a human form the thing is i kinda cant find the difference between a normal map and a displacement...SO im confused which method to use to get the best visual look for the low-res mesh
 
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# 2 24-05-2008 , 10:17 PM
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displacement actually alters the mesh, increasing tesselation and such. if you want low poly mesh, stick to normal maps.
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