Feedback on Substance Designer Work

RickyVarun · Mar 2020

Hey guys,

I have been working on these floor tiles. Please let me know what do you think and also let me know if you have any suggestions to improve this.

Reference:

Image: https://us.v-cdn.net/5021068/uploads/editor/1o/vjj8gkw2juh0.jpg

Render:

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Thanks!

teodar23 · Mar 2020

I think you forgot to add the fingers

Joking aside, looks really convincing.
One thing i can spot, the distance between the different tiles is not the same in the ref. Large red tiles have almost no distance between them, while yellow tiles match the distance you did. The smaller tiles have a more beveled edge making them look softer and with more distance between them.

RickyVarun · Mar 2020

Thanks! I see your point, I think I can fix the distance issue. I will post some Images here once I do.

RickyVarun · Mar 2020

I tuned the distances by a touch, added forklift tracks and also the surface noise, Let me know what do you think now.

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teodar23 · Mar 2020

better, but the tire marks are visibly repeating, maybe make them more subtle.

also, add some roughness variation to the whole floor, it seems a bit too consistent.

RickyVarun · Mar 2020

Yup.. I was thinking the same. I will give it a shot and see how it goes

RickyVarun · Mar 2020

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Yup, I added some liquid stains and some color variation for the dirt. I also increased the roughness contrast I think this looking better, thanks.
let me know what do you think.

JamesBrisnehan · Mar 2020

I noticed in the reference that all of the little pebbles imbedded in the tiles all reflect light in slightly different ways. I think taking the noises you used to mimic the pebbles in the color channel, and plugging them into your roughness channel as well would help. Also I think there is still a little too much bevel or gap between the small and extra-small red tiles. Other than that, it's looking really good so far.

RickyVarun · Mar 2020

Thanks JamesBrisnehan, I already have different roughness for pebbles. But I get what you mean, I will try and increase the effect so that it is more noticeable. I will also see if I can fix the bevel section too

RickyVarun · Mar 2020

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Worked out decently actually. thanks! I will do some tuning to the surface damage on the big square tiles a little. but if you find anything else let me know

JamesBrisnehan · Mar 2020

I don't want to sound nit-picky, but since you asked:
I noticed that in the reference the large red tiles and medium yellow tiles have little micro divots with higher roughness and a bit of AO, that help break up the specular highlights. Also, the yellow tiles in the ref. are more rough in general than the red tiles (except for the imbedded pebbles), and a bit darker and more saturated in color than where you have them in your material. Those are couple of extra little details you could add or enhance if you want.

RickyVarun · Mar 2020

Nice catch... I will see what I can do. Thanks

RickyVarun · Mar 2020

I did the changes and uploaded it to artstation: https://www.artstation.com/artwork/L2KgZr

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Ashervisalis · Mar 2020

Hey, that's really cool. I would add some sharper roughness variation and discolouration to the red checker tile area, but this is just a personal preference. The damage in the bottom right cylinder reference seems a bit messy, maybe clean up that noise?

RickyVarun · Mar 2020

Ashervisalis said:
Hey, that's really cool. I would add some sharper roughness variation and discolouration to the red checker tile area, but this is just a personal preference. The damage in the bottom right cylinder reference seems a bit messy, maybe clean up that noise?

Thanks for the feedback Ashervisalis, I will try and clean up the surface damage. other than that don't you think adding sharper roughness and discoloration looks repetitive? Usually, I do that sort stuff using decals when implementing this in the environment. I will give it a shot anyway and see how things look.

RickyVarun · Mar 2020

hi, so I cleaned up the surface noise. I will update it on the artstation.

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