Adobe
Substance 3D Introduction
Build production-ready 3D materials and textures using Adobe Substance 3D's painting and lighting tools.
Format
Live instructor-led
Hands-on, question-led sessions
Location
London NW10 or online
9 Station Terrace, NW10 5RT
Level
Introduction level
Small groups, hands-on, expert-led
Private / bespoke course
Select a date that suits you or your team.
Content fully customised. We'll quote based on group size, location, and any bespoke material you'd like covered.
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Who this course is for
This course is ideal for 3D artists, designers and visualisation specialists at beginner level who want to learn how to create production-ready materials and textures for use in product design, gaming, AR/VR, motion graphics or 3D rendering projects. No prior Substance 3D experience is required, though a basic understanding of 3D concepts is recommended.
Prerequisites
No prior experience needed.
What you'll learn
Exploring the Substance 3D interface and texturing tools, enabling you to create high-quality textures for your 3D models.
How to use Substance Painter, Designer and Alchemist, empowering you to create a wide range of materials and effects.
Understanding procedural texturing techniques, helping you generate realistic and customisable materials.
How to integrate with other 3D modelling and rendering software, enabling you to streamline your workflow.
Exploring advanced texturing techniques, helping you optimise your materials for different rendering engines.
How to use Substance 3D assets and community resources, empowering you to enhance your projects with professional-quality content.
Understanding best practices for file management, collaboration and version control, helping you work efficiently and deliver high-quality results.
Course outline
What you’ll cover
Introduction to Substance 3D Use Substance 3D Stager to compose and render state-of-the-art 3D scenes in a virtual studio Use Substance 3D Painter to texture 3D models in real time Use Substance 3D Sampler to create 3D materials and lights from real-life images Use Substance 3D Designer to create materials, patterns, image filters, environment lights and 3D models with infinite variation
Introduction to Shapes
- Introduction to Shape creation
- Working with tile generators
- Making complex shapes
- Combining shapes
- Colouring and rendering
Intro to Substance 3D Stager
- Navigating the Workspace
- UI Overview
- Interacting with your 3D model
- Importing 3D models to Stager
- Layout tools
- Collision
Materials
- Introduction to Materials
- Editing Material properties
- Applying materials to objects
- Reusing Materials in a scene
- Import objects with materials
- Add images as material layers
- Decals
Lighting
- Image-Based lighting
- Traditional 3D lighting
- Environment lights and light textures
- Physical lights
- Creating lights from starter assets
- Emissive materials
- Cameras
Finishing
- Realtime and Raytraced rendering
- The AI-Powered Match Image feature
- The Final Render
- Augmented Reality and exporting your model to the Web
Introduction to Substance 3D Painter
- UI overview
- Importing models and basic navigation
- Texture Map overview
- The Layer Stack
- Basic masking
- Assigning materials
- Prepping your model for import
- Exporting Texture Maps and SBSARs
- Baking Mesh Maps
- Generators
- Levels
- Filters
- Anchor Points
- Smart Materials
- Smart Masks
- Filters
- Brushes
- Textures, Alphas and Normals
- Environments and display settings
- Painting Tools, Projections and Cloning
- Updating your model
- Quick Masking
- The Resource updater
Included
- Live expert-led instruction
- Practical exercises and workflow examples
- Live Q and A and troubleshooting with the trainer
- Follow-up support guidance
Frequently asked questions
Is this Substance 3D Introduction course suitable for me?
This course is designed for people who are new to Substance 3D or have been using Substance 3D for a while but have never had formal training or who would like to learn best practice in Substance 3D. If you are have any questions about whether the course could meet your needs, please speak to our customer service team, who will be delighted to advise you.
How is the content taught throughout the Substance 3D Introduction course?
Our Substance 3D Introduction course is extremely interactive. You will be using Substance 3D throughout the day, working through examples and live projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be supporting you through each step.
What is the recommended number of people for the class when I attend the Substance 3D Introduction course?
For private classes in Substance 3D Introduction, we recommend a maximum of 8 to 10 people from the same company in the class. Please ask our customer service team to help you find the right balance of people per class and the number of days training you need.
Should I attend the Substance 3D Introduction course in person or live online?
For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.
What support is available after I attend the Substance 3D Introduction course?
We offer ongoing support to our Substance 3D Introduction course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. Our trainer will always do their best to explain principles and help you with any issues you encounter.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my Substance 3D Introduction course?
Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our Substance 3D Introduction course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.
Reviews
Gorgeous premises and lovely, knowledgeable team. I really enjoyed my course (Adobe Firefly) - the tutor was friendly and professional and happy to answer any questions and tailor the course (I was the only student so had my own private session). The class room and the whole building is really well done, modern, clean and professional space that reflects the overall approach. They have fast and modern machines available to use or you can use your own devices. Highly recommended.
Quadrotech — June 2026
Fantastic and super valuable training! Fantastic and super valuable training! Tony shaped the training fully to our needs, adapted, accelerated and deep diving when needed. I learned so much these past days with tangible examples Tony provided.
Adobe — June 2026
The trainer, Lee, was excellent. He rattled through the key elements of Premiere Pro while keeping the course interactive and engaging. The small sessions made it easy to get 1:1 support or clarifications. The pleasant and well equipped office is well situated in Kensal Rise, so easy to find and get to. I learnt a alot - and now feel up to date with latest Premiere Pro options and AI integrations.
UNICEF — June 2026
Hi Brook, Sorry for the delay - I was on AL yesterday! The training was great, thank you. Tony was very thorough with everything and I definitely left with some new knowledge and skills. I'll leave a review later today. Thanks for sending the materials across. Have a lovely rest of your day!
Live Union — June 2026
I wish all training courses were run this well!
RPS Design — June 2026
The Design and Development areas of Clarks shoes has been using Transmedia as a training partner for eight years now, mainly in the 'creative' Adobe applications - Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Premiere. In that time we have built an excellent working relationship with the management and admin teams and several of their core trainers. This has had a major influence in raising the skill levels and quality of our artwork across our design teams- recently extending across the Atlantic, delivering training to our US based designers. Staying with Transmedia has given us continuity and enabled the trainers to really come to understand what Clarks require and thus able to deliver real value for money. The staff are always friendly and a pleasure to deal with - whilst being efficient and professional throughout. Nothing is ever too much trouble. I really can't recommend Transmedia highly enough.
Clarks International — June 2026
The course was excellent - exactly to my company's needs. All questions were answered and concepts explained very clearly.
Hannah Griffiths — June 2026
First class - The trainer was extremely knowledgeable and answered all our questions.
MOD — June 2026
The course itself was really informative and trainer was excellent. Poor communication and organisation between transmedia and QA meant my course was cancelled twice. I hope you improve this relationship. To be honest I would prefer to book direct through you next time, avoiding QA.
Deborah M — June 2026
The session on the 25th was brilliant, thank you. The SE's found it very useful and loved Tony's tips and tricks to help us update our prototypes quickly.
Salesforce — May 2026
I thought the course and the location were perfect
MOD — May 2026
Wonderful trainer Lisa - fun, friendly, informative and comprehensive course! Thank you very much indeed.
Structural Soils Ltd — May 2026
I have taken part in several Transmedia courses and will likely take part in a few more. From start booking to training Transmedia are brilliant to work with. Happy to answer all questions ahead of booking to help make sure you're on the right course (thank you Jo). The training itself is very thorough and the instructor, (Lee in my case) was happy to stop and go through any parts that were a struggle during the course.
Reach plc — May 2026
Very much appreciated and enjoyed the introductory course. It was very in-depth and Tony did a fantastic job of covering each individual section of Figma in great detail; no stone was left unturned. Tony is clearly passionate about what he does, which made the course that much more enjoyable and valuable. Looking forward to the advanced course next month - eager to continue learning more from him.
Wren Kitchens — May 2026
Very thorough course and enthusiastic trainer who was very helpful and responsive to individual needs.
NVIDIA — May 2026
I really enjoyed my course. Tony is a really good trainer and tailored the day according to my level and needs.
Delegate — May 2026
Great tutor well worth the money will definitely keeping in contact and very recommended
Workplace Options — May 2026
The trainer's knowledge was very strong and he was able to answer all my questions. Admin staff were very friendly and helpful.
VCCP — May 2026
Great course! Instructor went at a good pace and broke down complex functions into simple steps.
Adam W — May 2026
Very helpful, informative training. Relaxed atmosphere and felt very comfortable asking questions.
The White Company — May 2026
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