Textures are like the swatches that you see in a paint store. They show you what colors look like on different surfaces. All textures can be created using the following steps:
The various techniques to create textures in 3D are:
Procedural texturing is the process of creating a texture algorithmically. It can be done using a variety of programming languages, including C++ and Python.
Image texturing involves using an image file as the source for your textures. There are many ways to import images into 3D programs such as Blender, Maya, 3ds Max and Unreal Engine 4. These include:
- Importing an image into a 2D layer and then converting it to a 3D object (or vice versa).
- Mapping one image across multiple objects in your scene to create variations on that texture (also called tiling).
Hybrid texturing combines both procedural and image-based techniques within one workflow. This gives you flexibility when trying out different looks for your scene’s materials because you can adjust how much each method influences the final result.
Procedural Texturing
Procedural texturing is the process of creating a texture without using an image file. It’s often used for tileable textures.
You can create procedural textures by using 3D texturing software, or you can use programs like Substance Designer, which are dedicated to creating procedural textures.
Image Texturing
The first step to texturing a model is importing an image. You can use any image editor to do this, but it’s recommended that you use one with at least some level of 3D functionality. This is because most of the other steps will be done inside your 3D software, so you can get used to using it now.
Once your texture has been loaded into the 3D modeling software, set its texture mode to projective or perspective—whichever makes more sense for what you want out of your texture. For example, a portrait would usually be made in perspective, while a landscape would be made in projection since it doesn’t matter from which angle you view a landscape (it’s all painted on flat paper).
According to experts, “An application such as Adobe Substance 3D Painter is perfect for having full control over all textures of a unique 3D object.”
Hybrid Texturing
Hybrid texturing is a method that combines image and procedural textures to create the final look of the object. It uses procedural textures to generate the initial shape and then uses image textures to add details. The main advantage of hybrid texturing is that it allows you to use both types of textures without compromising performance or quality. Hybrid texturing can be used for both organic and non-organic shapes.
If you decide to use hybrid texturing, it’s recommended that you use 3D texturing software for generating your base shapes, which will then be exported as a normal map for further refinement in Photoshop.
Texturing is the process of adding surface detail to 3D objects. It can be done in various ways, but procedural, and image texture are the most common. Procedural texturing involves using algorithms to generate patterns that look natural on an object’s surface. Image texturing uses photographs or other images as source material for creating textures. Hybrid Texturing combines both methods to create textures that may appear more realistic than either method alone.
