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Wes McDermott

Principal Director, Substance 3D Worldwide Evangelism

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Advanced Texturing Techniques

Creating complex details using procedural textures, projection options, and importing vector graphics from Adobe Illustrator

This summary is AI generated

Learning Outcomes:

  • Create grip texture for phone case
  • Apply and adjust textures in Substance Painter
  • Utilize masks for complex texturing

Level: Advanced

Skills you'll gain:

Substance Painter, Texturing, Masking, Layer Management

Key Insights

  • Use texture filters to find specific maps quickly.
  • Drag and drop textures directly onto 3D surfaces.
  • Adjust projection depth to control texture visibility.
  • Utilize multiple layers for complex masks effectively.
  • Apply effects like paint and filters to enhance textures.
  • Use keyboard shortcuts for efficient workflow.
  • Understand the importance of projection modes in texturing.
  • Leverage Illustrator files for scalable graphics in Substance Painter.
  • Adjust material channels to achieve desired texture effects.
  • Use blending modes to control layer interactions.