Difference between Mix and blend maps?

hendrix2430 · June 19th, 2008

Hi, can anyone briefly explain the difference between using a mix modifier to a arch mat or a blend mat right away?

Say, I want to replicate a worn metal painted surface on a pot...I'd put a mix modifier to a chrome mat. In color one, a falloff for the tint, then in color two a rust map. Both controlled by a Perlin Marble map for instance. Would that work or would using a blend mat right off the bat?

If so, why?

Thanks!

deanomagino · June 19th, 2008

have a try...

Claudio Branch · June 19th, 2008

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Originally Posted by hendrix2430

Hi, can anyone briefly explain the difference between using a mix modifier to a arch mat or a blend mat right away?

To the best of my limited knowledge...

Blend is a material type that allows you to combine other material types (Ex. Standard+Matte)

Mix is particular map that allows you to combine other types of maps (Ex. Falloff+Noise).

They behave the same way, but handle different entities (map or material).

hendrix2430 · June 19th, 2008

I got back home and sure enough...this thread is pointless now.

Blend is indeed for materials and mix is just more maps themselves. I could have sworn both were for maps AND materials, which is why I started the thread w/out checking first. Disregard this thread then...

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hendrix2430 Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: nancy, France Posts: 14 Name: Khaled Haj Hussein	Difference between Mix and blend maps? Hi, can anyone briefly explain the difference between using a mix modifier to a arch mat or a blend mat right away? Say, I want to replicate a worn metal painted surface on a pot...I'd put a mix modifier to a chrome mat. In color one, a falloff for the tint, then in color two a rust map. Both controlled by a Perlin Marble map for instance. Would that work or would using a blend mat right off the bat? If so, why? Thanks! Last edited by hendrix2430; June 19th, 2008 at 06:10 AM. Reason: edit, wrong phrasing

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deanomagino Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Wales Age: 25 Posts: 95 Name: Dean Al-hilali	Re: Difference between Mix and blend maps? have a try...

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hendrix2430 Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: nancy, France Posts: 14 Name: Khaled Haj Hussein	Re: Difference between Mix and blend maps? I got back home and sure enough...this thread is pointless now. Blend is indeed for materials and mix is just more maps themselves. I could have sworn both were for maps AND materials, which is why I started the thread w/out checking first. Disregard this thread then...

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