Learn 3D design.
From foundational skills to specialised techniques, explore tutorials for 3D artists and designers and find the help you to need to get started with Substance 3D today.
Discover 3D textures.
A definitive guide to 3D textures and materials.
Learn 3D texturing techniques.
Create unique textures, from stylistic to realistic looks, using professional 3D texturing techniques.
Make 3D architectural models.
3D is making waves in many industries. Architecture is no exception.
Design 3D furniture models.
Use 3D models to showcase furniture products online.
Create 3D art for games.
Make the leap to 3D art in your own solo and indie video game projects.
Discover 3D in fashion.
Designing clothing and apparel in 3D is easier than ever with access to realistic smart materials.
Learn about 3D file formats.
An introductory guide to popular 3D file formats, including advantages and disadvantages.
The only 3D art maker you need.
Create life-like images of anything you can imagine with the power of Substance 3D apps.
Design footwear in 3D.
Enhance efficiency, precision and sustainability in footwear design with 3D tools.
Discover 3D in product design.
Explore the advantages of using 3D tools to guide product design.
Explore 3D in packaging design.
The Adobe Substance 3D toolset provides packaging and graphic designers with the complete creative freedom needed to work on packaging designs.
Learn about 3D in automotive design.
The Adobe Substance 3D toolset integrates smoothly with popular car design software such as CATIA and Rhino 3D.
Create characters for games and film.
Use 3D tools to create detailed character models. Creating a great character starts with learning the right tool for your needs.
Is 3D video capture worth it?
Explore the process of videogrammetry: creating 3D assets from video.
Create realistic materials with Image to Material
Use Substance 3D Sampler to generate 3D materials from a series of real photos.
Learn about 3D modelling techniques.
A guide to 3D modelling techniques and tools for artists and designers.
Explore 3D in interior design.
Stage and design interior spaces in 3D with exact proportions, details and materials.
Try a polygon approach to modelling.
A guide to polygonal modelling. Create models from scratch with 3D software.
Our guide to 3D rendering.
Use 3D rendering to create beautiful, realistic images that simulate real life.
Discover the advantages of virtual photography.
Create picture perfect images without a photography studio. Imitate photography by staging scenes with lighting and camera effects.
Explore 3D lighting techniques.
A definitive guide to 3D lighting types and techniques. Level up your skills with quality lighting.
See how 3D visualisation improves design.
Visualisation is a powerful tool in any capacity when a creator wants to present something to a user. You’ll find 3D applications in various fields.
Improve graphic fidelity with ray tracing.
Ray tracing revolutionises how we create realistic-looking images and real-time graphics by simulating how light behaves in the real world.
Learn the ins and outs of normal mapping
Not every detail of a 3D model needs to be modelled or sculpted in the object’s geometry, thanks to normal mapping. Learn this key 3D technique.
Try 3D projection mapping.
3D projection mapping is a technique used to project captivating visuals onto real surfaces.
Explore 3D in interior design.
Stage and design interior spaces in 3D with exact proportions, details and materials.
Try parametric modelling.
A guide to 3D modelling techniques and tools for artists and designers.
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