CGMA | Intro to Substance for Environments

Ben Keeling - Intro to Substance for Environment Art -- https://bit.ly/2HONX7H In 2015, Allegorithmic’s Substance Painter & Design challenged the game industry by becoming the standard texturing package for over 150 AAA game titles across the globe. In addition Substance’s core features of artistic flexibility, agility, and quality has found its way into other industries such as film, architecture, and design. As art continues to innovate, we’re honored to have our Substance specialist Ben Keeling, a senior environment artist at Rocksteady Studios, for a CGMA Jam Session about our Intro to Substance for Environment Art course. Some highlights we’ll cover during the jam session: • A look back at Ben Keeling’s artistic journey and breaking into the game industry. • What are the roles and responsibilities as a Senior Environment Artist? • How does Substance Painter and Designer play a key role in the current game industry? • Portfolio advice for young artist looking to break into the industry. • Learn more about Ben Keeling’s class Intro to Substance for Environment Art and more. Course Description Inside Substance Painter and Designer, you will be taught how to create believable realistic materials for all aspects of Environment Art. You will take a terrain material from start to finish inside Designer and texture a small prop. You will also texture an asset inside Substance Painter, blending together complex PBR materials to create a realistic finished prop. You will conclude the course with a small set of materials and assets which you will create a final render for in Marmoset. The class will cover • Substance Designer • Substance Painter • Marmoset Skill Level: Beginner Pre-reqs: Basic knowledge of Maya and ZBrush recommended Course Format Course Format: Standard Duration: 6 Weeks Lecture Type: Pre-recorded Assignment: Deadlines each week. Feedback: Individual Recordings Q&A: Once a week. *For classes with fewer than 6 students feedback may be provided during the live Q&A session. Estimated time for course work: 10-20 hours per week Learn More: https://www.cgmasteracademy.com/