Creative Experience: Transforming Appearances with Material Change

26 November 2024 3 mins to read
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In this third part of our series, we’ll explore Creative Experience: Transforming Appearances with Material Change. This tool empowers you to modify the materials of 3D models, enabling a visually distinctive and dynamic transformation of your designs. By offering a seamless way to quickly change and customize materials, it enhances the design process, making it easier to experiment with different textures, finishes, and visual effects. Whether you’re looking to create realistic renders or emphasize specific design features, this tool ensures a high level of creative flexibility, enriching the overall design experience.

2D Text

Create 2D Text

I created a 2D Text by right-clicking on the 2D section in the Project Panel. The reason I chose this button is that it includes the coloring option.

Creative Experience - Create 2D Text
Figure 1 : Create 2D Text

2D Text Properties

I named the text box I created BLUE, set the font color to white, and the background color to blue. Then, I duplicated this 2D text box and customized it for the red color.

Creative Experience - 2D Text Properties
Figure 2 : 2D Text Properties

 

Materials

Duplicate 

I am duplicating the material named Blue, which I used for the Cover and Main Body of the microwave model.

Creative Experience -Duplicate Materials
Figure 3 : Duplicate Materials

Material Properties

I set the material’s color to red using the Base Color option.

Creative Experience - Material Properties
Figure 4 :Material Properties

Scenario: Material Change

The scenario we created here means that every time I click the RED button, it applies the Red material to the Door Frame A component And to the Main Body A component. The conjunction ‘AND’ here signifies that both conditions must be fulfilled. 

Creative Experience - Scenario Editor - Material Change
Figure 5 : Scenario Editor – Material Change

Conlusion: 

In this blog, we’ve explored Creative Experience: Transforming Appearances with Material Change, adding a visually distinctive dimension to your designs. By utilizing tools like 2D text and material duplication, you can craft dynamic and interactive experiences. The ability to change materials with just a click opens up endless possibilities for customization and visual impact, allowing for more creativity in every project. Stay tuned for the next blog in our series, where we’ll dive into gaining new perspectives with camera changes, further enhancing your creative experience and design capabilities.

 

 

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