TUTORIAL ARTICLE

Beginner

97 min

Designer Quicktips

If you're looking to get to know some of Substance 3D Designer's most useful nodes, want to learn new techniques, or just be inspired, this series is for you. Each quicktip video focuses on a bite-size set of nodes and techniques. We explain the result, the nodes as well as the most important parameters and then show you some ways to expand on the idea. All Quicktips files can be downloaded from this page, for you to open and learn from.

1

Shape Variations

In this video we're using Substance 3D Designer to add detail and variation to base shapes.

2

Text And Symbol Patterns

In this video we're using Substance 3D Designer to make various patterns from text and symbol inputs.

3

Mandala Patterns

In this video we're using Substance 3D Designer to make awesome mandala patterns.

4

Basic Shape Manipulation

In this video we're using Substance 3D Designer for basic shape manipulations.

5

Brush Strokes

In this video we're using Substance 3D Designer to create brush strokes.

6

Wood Grain

In this video we're using Substance 3D Designer to create a realistic wood grain.

7

Drip Streaks

In this video we're using Substance 3D Designer to create different drip streaks.

8

Cracks

In this video we're using Substance 3D Designer to create different cracks setups.

9

Height Techniques

In this video we're using Substance 3D Designer for height map manipulation.

10

Stones

In this video we're using Substance 3D Designer to make stones.

11

Designer Quicktip Special - Custom Nodes

In this video we're using Substance 3D Designer to turn an existing pattern or generator, into a reusable node.

12

Cylindrical Height Shapes

In this video we're using Substance 3D Designer to make cylindrical height shapes.

13

Rock And Cliffs

In this video we're using Substance 3D Designer to make rocks and cliffs.

14

Tire Tread And Sidewall

In this video we're using Substance 3D Designer to make tire treads and sidewalls.

15

Stone Pavement

In this video we're using Substance 3D Designer to make stone pavement.

16

Leather

In this video we're using Substance 3D Designer to make leather.

17

Welding Seam

In this video we're using Substance 3D Designer to make welding seams.