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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:

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

Level: Advanced

Skills you'll gain:

Substance Painter, Texturing, Layering, Masking

Key Insights

  • Use texture filters to find specific maps.
  • Drag and drop textures directly onto surfaces.
  • Adjust projection depth to control texture visibility.
  • Create complex masks by stacking multiple layers.
  • Utilize the surface tool for quick texture placement.
  • Apply height information for bump effects.
  • Use blending modes to control layer interactions.
  • Import various file types into Substance Painter.
  • Adjust texture scale using procedural maps.
  • Use effects to enhance texture details non-destructively.