(Updated) Part III has been released.
UK artist Richard Yot has recorded a new set of commercial tutorials that focuses on advanced shading techniques.
Part I covers two key approaches for creating photorealistic materials: using measured physical data and observation of real-world reference.
Part II offers a comprehensive look at metals using real-world references to build realistic shaders.
Part III focuses on shading non-metallic surfaces (a.k.a. dielectrics). Alongside the theory section there are four step-by-step demonstrations of the creation of materials, and these show a methodical approach to material creation that can be applied to any materials. The tutorial also comes with a downloadable PDF for future reference, along with scene files and rigged presets for use in your own scenes.
The tutorials are available on Vimeo on Demand: Part I, Part II and Part III.
Note: a 25% discount is available for purchasing part III until the 28th of February. Use the following code: MSMC3. The discount only applies to the purchase price, not the rental.
