Adobe Substance 3D Modeler is an app specifically designed for creating 3D models.
Creating 3D Models with Adobe
Adobe offers a powerful suite of tools for 3D creation, texturing, and staging. While the full Substance 3D Collection includes various applications, the core tool focused on the creation or sculpting of 3D geometry is Substance 3D Modeler.
Substance 3D Modeler: Intuitive 3D Creation
Based on voxel technology, Substance 3D Modeler provides a highly intuitive and flexible way to build 3D models. As stated in the reference, it "makes modeling in 3D as gestural and natural as drawing." This means you can sculpt, add, subtract, and smooth virtual clay using controllers in VR or mouse and keyboard on desktop, much like traditional sculpting or drawing.
Key features of Substance 3D Modeler include:
- Voxel-based sculpting: Allows for adding and removing material fluidly without complex polygon manipulation.
- Intuitive workflows: Designed to feel natural whether you're using a mouse and keyboard or VR controllers.
- Symmetry tools: Easily create symmetrical objects.
- Stamping and repeating tools: Quickly build complex patterns or structures.
This app is ideal for concept art, character design, environment sculpting, and creating models for various purposes, from animation to game development and virtual reality.
The Adobe Substance 3D Ecosystem
While Modeler is for creating the base geometry, other apps within the Substance 3D suite contribute to the overall 3D asset creation process:
| Adobe Substance 3D App | Primary Function |
|---|---|
| Modeler | Creating 3D models (sculpting) |
| Painter | Texturing 3D models |
| Sampler | Creating materials from images |
| Designer | Creating parametric materials |
| Stager | Staging and rendering 3D scenes |
| Assets | Library of 3D models & materials |
Together, these tools provide a comprehensive workflow for professionals creating high-quality 3D content.
In summary, if you're looking to create 3D models directly within the Adobe ecosystem, Substance 3D Modeler is the primary application designed for that purpose, offering a unique and intuitive sculpting experience.
