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Creating Props for Games, Vol. 2

Texturing and Shading for Production

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By simplifying the process and stacking simple-to-apply concepts, artists can create intricate textures for any type of asset. Continuing what was started in Creating Props for Games Vol. 1, Senior Environment Artist Nick Reynolds will stay non-destructive and open to iteration by utilizing the power of Allegorithmic Substance Painter. Nick begins Vol. 2 by explaining the fundamentals of physically based rendering (PBR) workflow with easy-to-follow examples and explanations showing real world references and comparing them to what we see in Painter, Unreal and Marmoset Toolbag. Once the foundations are fully examined, the lessons are applied in practice on the model created in Vol. 1 using Substance Painter, Photoshop, PureRef, Marmoset Toolbag and Unreal Engine. By the end of this tutorial, viewers will have the confidence and understanding to texture their own game assets from start to finish, moving forward with confidence through all the steps and hurdles involved in getting a great result for your real-time game project.

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Senior Environment Artist at Riot Games

Nick Reynolds has extensive experience in video game development as an environment artist. He balances creative drive with organization and discipline, which has made him a sought-after artist in the field. Nick brings these skills to his instruction at the Gnomon School. He has provided his experience to companies like Sony Santa Monica, Red Fly Studio, Vigil Games, Red Storm Entertainment and Pandemic Studios. His resume includes major titles such as God of War: Ascension, Inertia: Escape Velocity, Thor: God of Thunder, Force Unleashed 2 and Ghostbusters.