Substance Painter
Substance Painter is a 3D painting software developed by Adobe for texturing 3D models, widely used in game development, film, and product design. It allows artists to apply materials, textures, and effects directly onto 3D meshes using a real-time, PBR (Physically Based Rendering) workflow. The tool supports advanced features like smart materials, particle brushes, and baking to streamline the texturing process.
Developers and artists should learn Substance Painter when working on 3D projects that require high-quality, realistic textures, such as video games, animations, or virtual reality applications. It is particularly valuable for creating detailed materials with PBR workflows, enabling efficient iteration and integration with game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine. Use cases include character modeling, environment art, and asset production for interactive media.