Complete Guide: Seamless Textures for Games and Arch Viz

Name: Complete Guide: Seamless Textures for Games and Arch Viz
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Learn how to create professional seamless textures with this complete guide taught by an industry professional.

Created byHarry Jones

Last updated 4/2022

English

What you'll learn

Learn how to make professional seamless textures for video games and architectural visualization
Understand how to identify photos that will make successful seamless textures
Develop professional Adobe Photoshop skills and best practices that will improve your workflow and artwork
Elevate your video game texturing and architectural visualizations above your competition

Course content

7 sections • 24 lectures • 7h 42m total length

Introduction2:55
In this introductory lecture we will discuss:
A little about me, and my experience with texturing and the 3d industry
What skills you can expect to learn throughout this course
What software is required to follow this course

What is Seamless Texturing?5:37
In this lecture we will discuss:
What makes a texture seamless
What Industries Use Seamless Textures?20:52
In this lecture we will discuss:
What industries use seamless textures
The difference between good and bad seamless textures
The pros and cons of using seamless textures
How to Identify Images That Will Make Successful Seamless Textures12:53
In this lecture we will discuss:
What makes an image good for seamless texturing
What issues are common with photographs used in seamless texturing
What things to consider when making a seamless texture
Where to Find Images to Create Seamless Textures17:22
In this lecture we will discuss:
Paid options for images
Free options for images

Photoshop Basics - Part 122:14
In this lecture we will learn:
How to import images into Photoshop
How to use layers
Renaming
Duplication
Reordering
Grouping
Blend Modes
Photoshop Basics - Part 218:10
In this lecture we will learn:
Clipping Layers
Masking
Transforming Layers
Scale
Rotate
Distort
Warping Layers
Smart Objects vs. Rasterized Layers
Photoshop Basics - Part 322:57
In this lecture we will learn:
Zooming and Panning
Move Tool
Move Tool Tips
Selection Methods
Marquee
Lasso
Color Range
Layer Select
Photoshop Basics - Part 410:44
In this lecture we will learn:
Masking
Brush Method
Selection Method
Group Masks
Photoshop Basics - Part 531:29
In this lecture we will learn:
Brush Tool
Brush Parameters
Clone Tool
Clone Tool Parameters
Layer Fill Shortcuts
Advanced Saving Methods

Getting Started With an Ideal Image - Part 13:42
In this lecture we will learn:
Importing our texture image
Resizing to a standard resolution
What resolution should we use?
Why does it matter?
Questions to consider when picking a texture resolution
Finalizing Our Ideal Texture - Part 211:06
In this lecture we will learn:
How to use the Offset Filter
How to use the Clone Tool to clone out a seam
Cloning technique
Saving our final texture output
Original file
Flattened output

Getting Started With Non-Ideal Images - Part 135:54
In this lecture we will learn:
Cropping non-square images to a square
Resizing your image to the correct resolution
Identify issues with the image
Learn how to identify repeating shapes
Physical and digital techniques for finding shapes
Remove repeating shapes using multiple tools
Clone Tool
Healing Brush
Difference between the three main tools
Solving Issues: Repeating Shapes- Part 212:38
In this lecture we will:
Finalize our texture from the previous lesson
Save the finished texture
Solving Issues: Value Differences - Part 140:49
In this lecture we will:
Learn sharpening techniques
Identify areas of differing value
Decide which value to keep and which to remove
Learn techniques for correcting value differences
Clone Tool
Brightness/Contrast Adjustment
Levels Adjustment
Curves Adjustment
High-Pass Filter
Solving Issues: Value Differences - Part 24:47
In this lecture we will:
Finalize our texture from the previous lesson
Save the finished texture
Solving Issues: Color Differences - Part 142:16
In this lecture we will:
Identify areas of differing color
Decide which color to keep and which to remove
Learn techniques for correcting color differences
Clone Tool
Hue/Saturation Adjustment
Color Balance Adjustment
Selective Color Adjustment
Solving Issues: Color Differences - Part 29:03
In this lecture we will learn:
How to use "Match Color" to balance out color differences
Solving Issues: Color Differences - Part 312:52
In this lecture we will:
Finalize our texture from the previous lesson
Save the finished texture
Solving Issues: Misaligned Elements - Part 142:53
In this lecture we will:
Identify misaligned elements
Learn how to use Rulers to check alignment
Learn tools for correcting misalignment
Camera Raw Filter
Transform
Warp
Solving Issues: Misaligned Elements - Part 214:24
In this lecture we will:
Finalize our texture from the previous lesson
Save the finished texture

Creating Color Variants32:03
In this lecture we will learn:
What is a texture variant?
Why it is important?
Tools for creating texture variants
Creating Supporting Maps31:01
In this course we will learn:
What are the point of supporting maps?
What are the most common supporting maps?
What do they do?
Creating Reflect/Roughness Maps
Creating Normal/Bump Maps
Free browser based software for generating normal maps

Requirements

Adobe Photoshop (other photo editing software may work, however I will only be covering Photoshop)
NormalMap-Online and Smart Normal (which are free normal map creation websites)

Description

Seamless texturing is one of the most important texturing skills a 3d artist can learn. Successful seamless textures form the backbone of any great video game or architectural visualization artwork. Unfortunately, a poorly made seamless texture can completely ruin an otherwise great work of art. This course is here to make sure that doesn't happen!

In this course, you will learn everything you need to know about seamless textures from an industry professional with over a decade of experience. This course is meant for beginners to seamless texturing however, advanced users will find useful tips throughout, along with a new perspective on how to approach seamless texturing.

Why should you choose this course?

Over 7 hours of educational content.
Well-qualified instructor who has worked as a Studio Director of an award winning Architectural Visualization studio.
Included library of over 70 seamless textures to jump start your personal collection.
A quick reference cheat sheet is included, containing a written step-by-step guide and a list of useful Photoshop shortcuts.
Complete and thorough explanations of every topic, including theory and practical software instruction.
No experience is needed to start. Even Photoshop experience is not required as a Photoshop Basics series is included in this course.
Downloadable resources are included for every practice lecture, so you can follow along with me.

Stand out from your competition and elevate your artwork with this comprehensive course on seamless texturing!

Who this course is for:

This course is intended for beginners to seamless texturing, as well as Adobe Photoshop

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Course content

Introduction1 lecture • 3min

Theory and Resources4 lectures • 57min

Photoshop Basics (Optional for Advanced Users)5 lectures • 1hr 46min

Working With Ideal Images2 lectures • 15min

Working With Non-Ideal Images9 lectures • 3hr 36min

Creating Texture Variants and Generating Additional Maps2 lectures • 1hr 3min

Conclusion1 lecture • 4min

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