I started with a .png file (seamless tile PBR image) that I received from Meta AI in our previous exercise.

I imported the png image file into Adobe Substance 3D Sampler using the ’Image to Material (AI Powered)’ option for 2048×2048 upscaled material. After the import, I was able to use the standard features to edit the Basic Parameters and export a new PBR material.

Next, I exported the new 3D material from Adobe Substance 3D Sampler with the following Material Settings to get the following PBR results without any manual image edits.

• Format: jpeg
• Preset: Lens Studio
• Preset: Channels to Export: normal, base, materialParams

In a production environment, I would do the required work to make this fully seamless for my 3D projects. These results are good enough for a fast unfunded Demo Lens Studio project.

I also asked Meta AI: “How can I create a 3D Material using Adobe Substance Painter with the 3D material looking like a translucent …?”

Meta AI Responded:

Creating a 3D material in Adobe Substance Painter that resembles a translucent … requires a combination of texture painting, material editing, and lighting adjustments. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you achieve this:

Step 1: Prepare Your 3D Model

• Import a 3D model or create one using 3D modeling software.
• Ensure the model has a suitable topology for texture painting.

Step 2: Set Up Substance Painter

• Launch Adobe Substance Painter and create a new project.
• Import your 3D model and set up the painting workflow.

Step 3: Create a Base Material

• Create a new material in Substance Painter.
• Choose a base material that resembles a translucent, gel-like substance (e.g., jelly or slime material).

Step 4: Add Texture and Pattern

• Paint a texture that resembles your preferred texture using Substance Painter’s brush tools.
• Add a pattern that mimics the structure of your texture using the software’s pattern generators or manual painting.

Step 5: Enhance with Normal and Height Maps

• Create normal and height maps to add depth and detail to your material.
• Use Substance Painter’s built-in tools or external software like Adobe Photoshop to generate your normal maps and height maps.

Step 6: Adjust Material Properties

Adjust the material’s properties:

• Translucency: Increase the translucency to achieve a glowing, uplight effect.
• Specular: Adjust the specular settings to control the material’s shine and reflectivity.
• Roughness: Adjust the roughness to control the material’s texture and appearance.

Step 7: Add Lighting Effects

• Set up lighting in your scene to enhance your preferred lighting effect.
• Use Substance Painter’s lighting tools or external rendering software to achieve the desired lighting.

Step 8: Refine and Details

• Refine your material by adding additional details, such as:
• Micro-details: Add small-scale details.
• Color variations: Introduce color variations to enhance the material’s realism and visual interest.

Step 9: Finalize and Export

• Finalize your material and export it as a texture set or a physically based rendering (PBR) material.
• Use your material in your desired application, such as a 3D rendering software or a game engine.

By following these steps, you will be capable of creating a new unique 3D material.

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