This package contains 140 high-resolution heightmaps of real-world landscapes from the USA, each covering an area of 64 square km. The heightmaps are 16-bit PNG greyscale textures, created from Digital Elevation Models with 1 meter horizontal precision. They are perfect for creating realistic outdoor environments, with features like rivers, lakes, erosion, and man-made structures accurately represented. The package is easy to use, and instructions for importing the landscapes into your level are provided in the technical details section. The package also includes 6 example maps.
To import the landscapes, follow these steps:
- Install the FREE package Terrain Tools.
- Open the Terrain Toolbox.
- Set the Total Terrain Width and Total Terrain Length to 8192.
- Set the Terrain Height according to the name of each heightmap.
- Set the Heightmap Resolution to 4097.
- Check the Import Heightmap checkbox and select the heightmap texture.
- Press Create!.
Number of textures: 140
Texture resolution: 4097 x 4097 (4k)
