Seamless Texture map
09-Jul-94 09:41:43
Sb: #111529-Seamless Texture map
Fm: Phillip L. Miller 74710,3061
To: James Franssen 72650,3677
The problem with asphalt.jpg isn't that it doesn't tile – it does. THe
problem is that the pattern has identifiable elements to it and has slightly
different shading that is quite evident when it tiles. There aren't any
"seams" but the pattern is noticable.
So, to eliminate it you need to bring it into a paint program, record its
original size, tile it, cut and paste irregular sections all over the place
like mad until the field looks very average to your eye. Cut out a section
(anywhere) the size of the original and tile it again to see how well you
did, and keep doing it until it looks right.
It's not that bad – I happened to have done it to this very bitmap last month
in about 15 minutes total.
– Phil