Handpainting Normal Maps in Photoshop with Nick Lewis

In this tutorial, veteran games & animation artist and lecturer Nick Lewis shows how to hand-paint normal maps in Photoshop and use them in a 3D layer. Using a basic render of a scene from a 3D package to paint over is a very effective way of creating concepts. However, for those that aren’t familiar with 3D software or don’t have the time to learn a new program, painting normal maps and using 3D layers in Photoshop can be a handy alternative. Learn more: Follow Nick on ArtStation: