World Bump Map Help
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I could use a little help…
I am looking for a bitmap, It does'nt matter what file format, but I am looking
for a map of the world with the mountains shown, so I can use it as a bump map,
to show the peaks and vallys
If anyone can help I would very much appreciate it…
Thanx ESG
FWIW,
At a perspective that allows you to see all of the world, the hills and valleys
of the surface are rather minor: +- 5 miles on a diameter of 8,000 miles.
Chuck Jameson
Silver Tongue Software
I guess im a little confused about your response, is that a name of a software
package, or is it just a comment…
I dont really need a bitmap with great detail, just something to spice up a
globe, showing highs, and lows…
If Silver Tongue Software is a package to do this, how can I aquire more info?
I'm a developer of interactive communications tools – usually business to
business. The business name is Silver Tongue Software. I can't help you with
a bit-map.
I was trying to suggest that an accurate bitmap/bump map of the globe may not
provide the effect you are looking for (or that another method might).
Chuck Jameson
Silver Tongue Software
I think the point was, if I may analogize, that the surface of the earth is
proportionally smoother than the surface of your average cue ball. Hence, bump
maps do not add realism.
However, true realism may not be your intent.
— James — MAP —