Bump vs Displacement vs Parallax — What You Need to Know
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Bump maps, normal maps, displacement, and parallax—each method offers a different way to add depth to your textures in Blender.
In this beginner-friendly tutorial, we compare the most common texture mapping techniques and show how to use them effectively in your own projects.
You’ll learn:
✅ What bump, normal, displacement and parallax mapping actually do
✅ How they differ and when to use which method
✅ How to set up each technique inside Blender
✅ Where parallax mapping really shines
✅ How to use the new parallax node from the Blender extensions—no complex setup needed
Whether you're working on ArchViz, product shots, or general 3D scenes, understanding these methods will help you build better materials and save time in your workflow.
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:43 Texture Mapping Theory
3:21 Methods in action
6:55 The new node
11:56 Real scene example
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