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'''GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)''' is a free image editor, with functionality similar to [[AU:Photoshop for Skyrim|Photoshop]]. It can be used for digital painting, color correction, layering, masking, and scripted functions. For Skyrim, this is a great free alternative to Photoshop to combine the specular and normal map. While GIMP does have basic support for some DDS files, it is recommended to use [[AU:DDS Data Format#Comparison of DDS Exporters|another program]] for final export, as GIMP's compressor is inferior to most others. | '''GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program)''' is a free image editor, with functionality similar to [[AU:Photoshop for Skyrim|Photoshop]]. It can be used for digital painting, color correction, layering, masking, and scripted functions. For Skyrim, this is a great free alternative to Photoshop to combine the specular and normal map. While GIMP does have basic support for some DDS files, it is recommended to use [[AU:DDS Data Format#Comparison of DDS Exporters|another program]] for final export, as GIMP's compressor is inferior to most others. | ||
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| + | ===Combining Normal and Specular Maps=== | ||
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| + | <gallery mode=packed heights=300px style="text-align:left margin:auto"> | ||
| + | GIMP1.png | 1. With your specular map selected, in the channels tab, right click and select "channel to selection". | ||
| + | GIMP2.png | 2. Then in the layers tab, select the normal map, right click it and choose "add layer mask". | ||
| + | GIMP3.png | 3. Choose "selection". | ||
| + | GIMP4.png | 4. Right click the normal map again and select "apply layer mask", and delete your specular map layer. | ||
| + | </gallery> | ||
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Revision as of 23:36, 26 November 2025
GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program) is a free image editor, with functionality similar to Photoshop. It can be used for digital painting, color correction, layering, masking, and scripted functions. For Skyrim, this is a great free alternative to Photoshop to combine the specular and normal map. While GIMP does have basic support for some DDS files, it is recommended to use another program for final export, as GIMP's compressor is inferior to most others.
Tutorials
Combining Normal and Specular Maps
1. With your specular map selected, in the channels tab, right click and select "channel to selection".
2. Then in the layers tab, select the normal map, right click it and choose "add layer mask".
3. Choose "selection".
4. Right click the normal map again and select "apply layer mask", and delete your specular map layer.
| Skyrim Modding Software | |
|---|---|
| Writing | |
| Concept Art | GIMP • Photoshop |
| 3D Art/Texturing/Animation | 3ds Max • GIMP • Blender • Maya • Mudbox • Paint.NET • Susbtance Painter • xNormal • ZBrush |
| Implementation | ChunkMerge • ck-cmd • NifSkope • Outfit Studio |
| SFX/Music | |
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