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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

Learning Outcomes:

  • Apply textures using Substance Painter
  • Utilize layer masks for complex designs
  • Import and manipulate Illustrator files

Level: Advanced

Skills you'll gain:

Substance Painter, Texturing, Layering, Importing

Key Insights

  • Use texture filters to streamline asset creation.
  • Drag and drop textures directly onto surfaces.
  • Adjust projection depth to control texture visibility.
  • Utilize the surface tool for precise texture placement.
  • Layer masks can enhance texture complexity.
  • Adjust tiling for procedural textures effectively.
  • Use height information to create bump effects.
  • Import various file types for texture mapping.
  • Apply effects like blur and levels for refinement.
  • Maintain vector quality when using Illustrator files.