Hi all

I don't think this should be a matter of argument but rather of what is important to each ones needs.

I don't seek perfection nor do I seek bad quality in a bump map, but want to just be able to create a map that would suit my own needs. Saying that I do not want to enter such a learning curve that it takes me from what I really like doing.

The advice on this post is very helpful, but its up to me to sift through it all and decide how I approach what I want.

I like to click and past so Photoshop is good for me, even though I am still learning so much.

Now its clear to me that I can go to an awful lot of trouble to create a bump map and then find that different lights make it look crap, so having said that. I just need a bump map that works OK and lights that compliment it the way I want. Giving me a skin result I am happy with.

The lighting can really mess up a good texure and bump map.

Getting the best results is the fun of doing it all.

Thanks so much for all your input. Rowlando

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