- [Joel] With our look at MDL shader graphs taken care of,…it seems kind of sensible at this point in the course…to go ahead and look at another set of tools,…namely, functions, that can really help push our use…of Substance Designer beyond the basics,…and so, in turn, help us get the best…out of this very powerful piece of software.…What exactly, though, is a function,…in Substance Designer terms,…and how exactly can we put them to work on our projects?…Well, functions tell the parameter…they are attached to, how to behave.…
These can be assigned to many of the options…found on Substance Designer's atomic nodes.…When such a function is assigned to a parameter on a node,…the user gains access to a unique function graph…inside of which an entirely new set of nodes…are made available, nodes that mimic the kinds of logic…that you would normally find inside written code,…so, float nodes, variables, vectors, and so on.…Now, if you are not a coder,…don't start running for the hills just yet,…because, just as with a standard substance graph,…
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12/18/2018- Choosing the correct graph template
- Importing meshes and maps
- Adjusting the UI layout
- Working with the Graph, 3D, and 2D views
- Using the atomic nodes
- Creating and combining normals
- Blending shapes together
- Creating MDL materials
- Building an FX-Map
- Publishing a substance
- Using a substance in Unreal
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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Substance Designer2m 12s
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1. Substance Designer Setup
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The Welcome dialogue3m 4s
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What is a substance graph?2m 33s
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Mesh setup prior to export3m 59s
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2. UI and Tool Locations
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Adjust the UI layout2m 56s
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Menu items and options3m 2s
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What is the Library?3m 28s
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The parameters section2m 46s
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3. Using the Graph View in Designer
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Utilizing the preview size2m 43s
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4. 3D and 2D Views
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Using the 3D view3m 10s
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Scene and Materials menu5m 4s
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Display and render options5m 15s
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Navigating the 2D view3m 4s
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5. Using Atomic Nodes
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Adding bitmap nodes4m 16s
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Using blend nodes4m 32s
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Utilizing the Curve node4m 29s
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Using shape nodes3m 52s
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Creating normals3m 21s
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Combining normals3m 12s
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Creating height maps4m 7s
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Adding procedural dirt5m 9s
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Using the text tool4m 23s
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6. Creating Custom Environment Panoramas
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Blending shapes together3m 12s
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7. MDL Materials
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What is MDL?1m 39s
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Creating the MDL graph3m 6s
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The basics of an MDL shader4m 24s
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8. Functions and FX Maps
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What are functions?2m 15s
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Adding the FX map5m 7s
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Building an FX map, part 16m 42s
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Building an FX map, part 25m 39s
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Finalizing the functions3m 11s
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9. Exporting and Using a Substance Package
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Exporting3m 38s
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Publishing a substance3m 12s
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Adding finishing touches5m 3s
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Conclusion
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What's next?1m 29s
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