Making new textures?

[yoba333]

I'm new to modding, only just released my third mod last night. I want to know how I go about making new textures for items, and what programs I need. I have photoshop, but I can't seem to open the texture files. So what do I need to this?

[MDC519]

I'm new to modding, only just released my third mod last night. I want to know how I go about making new textures for items, and what programs I need. I have photoshop, but I can't seem to open the texture files. So what do I need to this?

You are going to need 2 plugins to do textures. You are going to need a .dds plugin to open the files---I use GIMP but they make one for photoshop too and you will need a 'normal map' plugin---this is to manipulate the gloss/texture layer of the .dds. You can probably do a search and find the plugins. Also you might want to download one of Miax's manuals found HERE to help you along. It talks about the GIMP, but the approach in photoshop is the same.

Good luck and have fun. :thumbsup:

Edited November 30, 2010 by MDC519

[TehBuddha]

Since you already have photoshop, youll need this to open the textures.

- http://developer.nvidia.com/object/photoshop_dds_plugins.html

 

And if you want to make a new textured item, instead of replacing one, youll need nifskope :thumbsup:

- http://niftools.sourceforge.net/wiki/NifSkope

 

Then all you need is practice :turned:

[yoba333]

Thank you very much