Will Quixel suite become totally independent?
Hey everyone
Right now QS works as a plugin with Photoshop, just wondering if this would ever be different, would Quixel eventually drop PS completely behind and become its own standalone program?
I think if this actually happened this suite would become so much more powerful and we would be able to use brushes to paint rust/dust/dirt etc directly and not just be limited to masking effects.
Not to mention the start up costs for indie too
Just an idea I had the other day, what are other peoples thoughts on this?
Right now QS works as a plugin with Photoshop, just wondering if this would ever be different, would Quixel eventually drop PS completely behind and become its own standalone program?
I think if this actually happened this suite would become so much more powerful and we would be able to use brushes to paint rust/dust/dirt etc directly and not just be limited to masking effects.
Not to mention the start up costs for indie too
Just an idea I had the other day, what are other peoples thoughts on this?
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That being said, I'm pretty sure the developper already mentionned that we'd be able to paint mask directly unto our mesh in the next update (which will be awesome). If we are able to paint those mask using any photoshop brushes, even better!
So yeah, I feel that we should trust the Quixel team. The quixel suite it still quite new, and I'm sure the upcoming updates will bring things that we didn't even know we wanted.
Right now there are no plans on making the suite a standalone program. BUT, with that being said,
what Stumpinater is requesting regarding painting in all the masking effects, that is something coming in the future. The very powerful Dynamask editor will be even more powerful once the 3d painting is implemented. You will be able to use a variety of custom brushes, (and I think your own as well, not 100% sure) to paint your masks. I saw a demo of this a few days ago, an 8k texture being painted in real-time in 3d i 3do, and it was FAST, so I can tell you that I´m as excited for this update as you guys are! (Or should be!)
Problem because it appears to be slower than it should and buggy, strength because you also have the power of photoshop while you are working.
If they work on the bugs and slowness it will be only a strength. I am hopeful.
my biggest gripe right now is the Multisculpt stopping me from producing height maps. its basically stopped me working on an environment... hopefully a fix is in the works
Anyway, I think the real time 3D painting tool will make QS a whole different ball game. it's something I am itching to get my hands on. I cant wait to try it out for environment textures!
I dont really think It will matter too much weather QS becomes stand alone or not, if it did it will benefit Indies with start up costs, but on the other hand, Quixel keep producing such powerful updates with such an affordable price, it wont matter if its used with PS or not.
Stumponater - I also think it will change quite a lot once the 3D painting comes in, from what I have seen it works extremely well!