3 Ways to Create a Steel Cable | Material Graph KeyShot

Download the free project files here: https://www.willgibbons.com/file-vault Learn more about materials with the KeyShot Material Masterclass: https://courses.willgibbons.com/keyshot-material-masterclass Time Stamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:35 - Scene Setup 2:20 - Option 1, 3D Model 3:24 - Retessellate 4:20 - Split Surfaces 4:38 - UV Unwrap 5:57 - Material Masterclass Promo 6:33 - Option 2, Image-based Textures 15:33 - Adjusting the Scale 16:25 - Option 3, Procedural Textures 17:22 - Material Graph Editing 27:28 - Final Comparison In this Keyshot tutorial, you'll master the art of creating a realistic twisted steel cable. We start by looking at the difficulties of traditional 3D modeling before diving into a more efficient method using image-based PBR textures. You'll learn essential techniques like Keyshot UV unwrap and Keyshot displacement to add incredible realism to your renders. The heart of this video is the powerful third method: procedural texturing in Keyshot's material graph. This technique gives you complete control, helping you achieve a flawless Keyshot realistic rendering without any visible seams. This is a must-watch for anyone doing product rendering or 3D product modeling who wants to learn advanced Keyshot tips and tricks and how to get the most out of Keyshot's material graph.