Explore 3D Artistry at Substance Days GDC 2025 Showcase

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In this exhilarating episode of Adobe Substance 3D's Substance Days GDC 2025, we witness a showcase of jaw-dropping artistic talent that will leave you on the edge of your seat. From a Tibetan Buddhism ritual dagger to the captivating Cursed based on concept art, each piece is a masterpiece in its own right. The attention to detail in works like Mediterranean chapter 2 The Truck and the birch bark created by Trevor Kotich is simply mind-blowing, showcasing the true magic of 3D artistry.
But wait, there's more! Prepare to be dazzled by Flowers by Meow Ting Ting, a stunning Marmoset render utilizing Substance 3D designer's innovative spline nodes. The Substance Designer Insanity Ward brings forth top entries like Marco Vitali's plant growth simulation and Rebecca's nostalgic parametric material, pushing the boundaries of creativity. And let's not forget Jem's fully procedural retro handheld gaming console, a true testament to his expertise in designer.
As Substance Designer celebrates its 15th anniversary, exciting improvements in integrations with major 3D apps are on the horizon. The Substance ecosystem continues to evolve, offering enhanced support for Blender and USD formats, with a sneak peek of one-click processes that will revolutionize the creative workflow. Dive into the world of creating Photoshop filters in Substance Designer and explore the game-changing Open PBR for seamless material standardization across applications. Join the conversation on open standards in the public academy software foundation Slack channel and be part of the future of digital artistry.

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Viewer Reactions for Substance Days Keynote at GDC 2025 | Adobe Substance 3D
Appreciation for the team's perseverance and humor with bad jokes
Positive feedback on spline tool updates and resource auto updater
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Mention of picking up Substance apps as a Steam version
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