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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 3D models
  • Apply and manipulate textures in Substance Painter
  • Use layer masks for complex texturing

Level: Advanced

Skills you'll gain:

Substance Painter, Texturing, Layering, Masking

Key Insights

  • Utilize texture filters to find specific maps.
  • Drag and drop textures directly onto surfaces.
  • Adjust projection depth to control texture visibility.
  • Use the surface tool for easy texture placement.
  • Employ multiple layers for complex masking effects.
  • Adjust height information for bump effects.
  • Import various file types directly into Substance Painter.
  • Retain vector information when using Illustrator files.
  • Use blending modes to control layer interactions.
  • Apply effects like blur and levels for refinement.