In this Masterclass, Josh will discuss workflows and techniques to create believable stone wall materials in Substance Designer. To start, he will discuss using key takeaways from reference photos to create a plan of attack. From there, he will harness the power of the Substance Designer workflow and the available out of the box nodes to create a realistic result. He will discuss keeping your graph organized and effective by using the power of subgraphs and exposed parameters. Additionally, he will provide tips on how to avoid a procedural look and achieve a believable organic result Though the class will focus primarily on stone walls, Josh’s use of workflows and techniques will give the artist a consistent, manageable and predictable way of using Substance Designer, which can then be used to create a wide variety of materials.
Josh Lynch is a Senior Environment Artist with close to 10 years of experience. He has contributed to multiple AAA projects including Tom Clancy’s The Division 2, Middle-Earth: Shadow of War, Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, Call of Duty: Black Ops 3, Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare & DLC, and Defiance. In his spare time, Josh is passionate about sharing his Substance Designer knowledge at various industry events and offers online mentorship, tutorials, and this brand new ArtStation Masterclass.
