https://www.bevelfish.com/blog Practical 3D craft across Blender, ZBrush, Substance and Houdini: clean topology, texturing that holds up, lighting and the settings that actually matter. en-us wheelcircuitapp+bevelfish@gmail.com () wheelcircuitapp+bevelfish@gmail.com () Mon, 05 May 2025 17:00:17 GMT https://www.bevelfish.com/blog/blender-4-4-bump-map-node-avoid-material-destruction-with-filter-width-adjustment https://www.bevelfish.com/blog/blender-4-4-bump-map-node-avoid-material-destruction-with-filter-width-adjustment Blender 4.4 introduces filter width in the bump map node. Christopher 3D warns of its destructive impact on materials, advising users to adjust the default value to avoid rendering issues. Mon, 05 May 2025 17:00:17 GMT wheelcircuitapp+bevelfish@gmail.com () Shading and Texturing https://www.bevelfish.com/blog/discover-sanctus-library-3-0-new-materials-creative-tools-for-blender https://www.bevelfish.com/blog/discover-sanctus-library-3-0-new-materials-creative-tools-for-blender Explore the new features in Sanctus Library version 3.0 for Blender on The CG Essentials. This update introduces 28 new materials, including customizable bricks, tiles, stones, and road textures. Unleash your creativity with tools like neon sign, moss, and plank generators, offering endless possibilities for digital design. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 03:46:49 GMT wheelcircuitapp+bevelfish@gmail.com () Shading and Texturing https://www.bevelfish.com/blog/evolution-of-texture-materials-in-hell-divers-2-insights-from-adobe-substance-3d https://www.bevelfish.com/blog/evolution-of-texture-materials-in-hell-divers-2-insights-from-adobe-substance-3d Adobe Substance 3D explores the pipeline evolution in Hell Divers 2. Senior artist Roman details texture material and shadow development, highlighting challenges and solutions in material creation for the game's diverse biomes. Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:00:05 GMT wheelcircuitapp+bevelfish@gmail.com () Shading and Texturing https://www.bevelfish.com/blog/mastering-anisotropic-reflections-in-blender-4-3 https://www.bevelfish.com/blog/mastering-anisotropic-reflections-in-blender-4-3 Explore the world of anisotropic reflections in Blender 4.3 with Christopher 3D. Learn how to control bias and direction for realistic 3D renders. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 03:46:56 GMT wheelcircuitapp+bevelfish@gmail.com () Shading and Texturing https://www.bevelfish.com/blog/realistic-textures-blender https://www.bevelfish.com/blog/realistic-textures-blender Learn how to create realistic textures in Blender with techniques for UV unwrapping, PBR materials, and avoiding common mistakes. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 01:12:10 GMT wheelcircuitapp+bevelfish@gmail.com () Shading and Texturing https://www.bevelfish.com/blog/texturing-shoe-design-adobe-substance-3d-painter-tutorial https://www.bevelfish.com/blog/texturing-shoe-design-adobe-substance-3d-painter-tutorial Watch Hussain Almossawi from Adobe Substance 3D Painter texture a shoe design inspired by sports cars using materials like leather and carbon fiber. Learn how to adjust colors, blend materials, and add details like logos for a unique and storytelling design process. Tue, 27 May 2025 14:00:06 GMT wheelcircuitapp+bevelfish@gmail.com () Shading and Texturing https://www.bevelfish.com/blog/transform-realistic-models-with-adobe-substance-3ds-stylization-filter https://www.bevelfish.com/blog/transform-realistic-models-with-adobe-substance-3ds-stylization-filter Discover how Adobe Substance 3D's Stylization Filter transforms realistic models into stunning stylized assets in Substance 3D Painter. Customizable presets, brush stroke control, smoothing effects, color variations, gradients, lighting reflections, and contour enhancements make stylization a breeze. Elevate your 3D creations with this powerful tool. Mon, 17 Mar 2025 22:00:02 GMT wheelcircuitapp+bevelfish@gmail.com () Shading and Texturing https://www.bevelfish.com/blog/woolly-create-realistic-wool-and-felt-materials-in-blender https://www.bevelfish.com/blog/woolly-create-realistic-wool-and-felt-materials-in-blender Discover Woolly, a Blender add-on by Double Gum on The CG Essentials, creating realistic wool/felt materials. Customize fur length, density, color, and more for stunning 3D visuals. Stay tuned for upcoming updates adding new features to enhance your designs. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 03:46:49 GMT wheelcircuitapp+bevelfish@gmail.com () Shading and Texturing