Introduction to Texture Creation with Substance Designer
A course by Angel Fernandes , Environment Artist
Learn to generate, modify, and render materials for 3D video games and productions
Learn to generate, modify, and render materials for 3D video games and productions
In a video game, the setting is not just the environment but is also part of the game, and its development depends on the skill with which the character moves through it. The materials and textures, therefore, are part of the user experience. Angel Fernandes is a 3D artist and works as an environment artist, creating materials and textures for games like Hellbound, Drone Strike Force, Quantum League, and Endless Legend.
In this course, he teaches you how to create rock textures and materials for video games and 3D productions using Substance Designer. In addition, learn the basics to be able to develop any other material from scratch.
What will you learn in this online course?
31 lessons & 22 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (207)
- 5,515 students
- 31 lessons (6h 11m)
- 22 additional resources (12 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe Photoshop
Substance DesignerWhat is this course's project?
Create materials and textures for video games and 3D projects.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for digital artists, designers, concept artists, 3D artists, and anyone interested in learning to simulate textures and materials on the computer.
Requirements and materials
No previous knowledge is necessary, as Angel guides you through the entire process and teaches you the interface and the fundamental tools of the software to create textures.
Regarding the materials, you only need a computer with Substance Designer, Substance Player, Marmoset Toolbag, and Adobe Photoshop installed.
Reviews
A course by Angel Fernandes
Angel Fernandes is passionate about 3D graphics, the world of video games, and cinema. He has been working in the video-game industry for four years and currently holds the position of Environment Artist at NGD Studios as part of the team responsible for creating AAA scenarios.
He also has a career as a teacher both online and onsite, and his mission is clear: to tell stories through procedural materials and environments.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Substance Designer
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What is Substance Designer?
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PBR materials
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User interface I
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User interface II
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Nodal system and main nodes I
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Nodal system and main nodes II
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U3
Causeway of the Giants - Height and Normal
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Breakdown of the material
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Patterns and primary forms
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Patrones y formas primarias II
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Patrones y formas primarias III
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Edge wear
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Desgaste de los bordes II
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Cracks or crevices
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Macro and micro detail
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Grass generator
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Generador de pasto II
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Water generator
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U4
Causeway of the Giants - Roughness and Base Color
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Roughness
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Roughness II
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Nodes for the Base Color
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Base Color II
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U5
Causeway of the Giants - Parameterization
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Parameterization
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Parametrización II
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Forms of export
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Basic Features of Substance Player
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U6
Rendering and presentation of the material
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Rendering in Marmoset Toolbag
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Renderizado en Marmoset Toolbag II
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Retouching in Photoshop
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How and where to present your material
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FP
Final project
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Introduction to creating textures with Substance Designer
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carlos99piedrahita
Buen curso para iniciarse en Substance Designer
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yolandarfelices_
Muy buen curso para empezar a conocer la herramienta
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xzltxy
Excellent course, very complete
mateolocoso
Como principiante aprendí mucho ya que está muy bien explicado y el resultado que se puede lograr es genial. totalmente recomendado, muchas gracias!
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juanmiguels20
Un curso muy completo donde se abarcan los aspectos básicos así como avanzados del desarrollo de un material, con una capacidad muy amplia de enseñar el cómo analizar el material y no únicamente que sea un paso a paso
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