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How to Create Surface Imperfections to Add Realism

The video discusses surface imperfections like dirt and scratches, explaining their impact on realism in renders and how to incorporate them using specific texture maps.

Angie Soliman
1–2 minutes

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Today’s video is going to be lengthy because it’s a juicy topic; we’re talking about Surface Imperfections. This was requested by one of our community members on Youtube.

What are Surface Imperfections you say?

Well, they’re specs of dirt, scratches, scuffs, smears, and prints. We don’t really notice them on real life surfaces while going about with our lives. Yet they exist. 

These little imperfections that we barely notice are the reason why renders look off or odd; simply unrealistic.

Of course to add in surface imperfections, you’ll need maps or texture images made specifically for that purpose.

These texture images work hand in hand with a material’s texture. They give the look and feel of a real-life object. Such an object appears as if it has been handled or used by someone at some point in time.

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  • VRay Next (4.00.02).
  • Photoshop Cs6 Extended.
  • Materialize 1.78

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