Get Started in Substance

This course is aimed at teaching the Substance tools to a complete beginner. This is the course for someone who has never touched the program before. In the course we will cover how to navigate the UI and common troubleshooting tips. We will talk about equipment you are likely to need. Learn the strengths of each program individually and finally build up to a workflow for your first materials and textures maps in Substance.
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Skills Level
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Q&A
Feedback
Lecture Type
The more you know, the better.
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Bringing out the best in talent
Erica Kwon is a Look Development Artist from New York, NY. Previously, Erica has worked at studios such as Nickelodeon, Dreamworks TV, and The Third Floor. She's worked on productions such as Kamp Koral, Jurassic World: Chaos Theory and Bad Guys (TV Series). She received her BFA from NYU Tisch School of the Arts and her Masters Certificate at Gnomon. Erica is dedicated to seamlessly blending artistic vision, intricate storytelling, and technical expertise in her work.
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GET ONE YEAR ACCESS AND TRANSFORM YOUR ARTISTIC JOURNEY
Take your CGMA learning further with CGMA+, a companion add-on featuring
over 70 new, stand-alone workshops—more than 250 hours of content you
won’t find in your core CGMA program. You’ll learn from multiple
instructors, each with a unique style, so you can see how different
artists approach the same subject in various ways. This additional
material builds on what you’re already studying, broadening your
perspective and helping you look at topics from fresh angles. It’s a
straightforward way to strengthen your studies and boost your skills.

PRICING SCHEDULE
3x Payments
$133
2x Payments
$199.50
Full payment
$399
What makes this learning experience unique?
PERSONALIZED FEEDBACK
Receive personalized feedback on all assignments from the industry’s top professionals.
LIFETIME ACCESS
Enjoy lifetime access to the spectrum of course content, including lectures, live Q&As, and feedback sessions.
CERTIFICATION
Show off your Certification of Completion when you turn in 80% of course assignments.
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