3 Ways to Create a Steel Cable | Material Graph KeyShot
12.3K views · 2023-05-30
Industrial Design
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Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:35 - Scene Setup
2:20 - Option 1, 3D Model
3:24 - Retessellate
4:20 - Split Surfaces
4:38 - UV Unwrap
5:57 - Material Masterclass Promo
6:33 - Option 2, Image-based Textures
15:33 - Adjusting the Scale
16:25 - Option 3, Procedural Textures
17:22 - Material Graph Editing
27:28 - Final Comparison
In this Keyshot tutorial, you'll master the art of creating a realistic twisted steel cable. We start by looking at the difficulties of traditional 3D modeling before diving into a more efficient method using image-based PBR textures. You'll learn essential techniques like Keyshot UV unwrap and Keyshot displacement to add incredible realism to your renders.
The heart of this video is the powerful third method: procedural texturing in Keyshot's material graph. This technique gives you complete control, helping you achieve a flawless Keyshot realistic rendering without any visible seams. This is a must-watch for anyone doing product rendering or 3D product modeling who wants to learn advanced Keyshot tips and tricks and how to get the most out of Keyshot's material graph.
https://www.willgibbons.com/file-vault
Learn more about materials with the KeyShot Material Masterclass:
https://courses.willgibbons.com/keyshot-material-masterclass
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:35 - Scene Setup
2:20 - Option 1, 3D Model
3:24 - Retessellate
4:20 - Split Surfaces
4:38 - UV Unwrap
5:57 - Material Masterclass Promo
6:33 - Option 2, Image-based Textures
15:33 - Adjusting the Scale
16:25 - Option 3, Procedural Textures
17:22 - Material Graph Editing
27:28 - Final Comparison
In this Keyshot tutorial, you'll master the art of creating a realistic twisted steel cable. We start by looking at the difficulties of traditional 3D modeling before diving into a more efficient method using image-based PBR textures. You'll learn essential techniques like Keyshot UV unwrap and Keyshot displacement to add incredible realism to your renders.
The heart of this video is the powerful third method: procedural texturing in Keyshot's material graph. This technique gives you complete control, helping you achieve a flawless Keyshot realistic rendering without any visible seams. This is a must-watch for anyone doing product rendering or 3D product modeling who wants to learn advanced Keyshot tips and tricks and how to get the most out of Keyshot's material graph.