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How to Create Studio Ghibli Textures in Substance Painter 11
Create a Studio Ghibli look for 3D without AI! Learn how to transform your 3D textures into beautiful painterly styles with Substance Painter 11's powerful new Stylization filter.
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Create a Studio Ghibli look for 3D without AI! Learn how to transform your 3D textures into beautiful painterly styles with Substance Painter 11's powerful new Stylization filter.
In this tutorial, EJ breaks down the complete workflow for creating that popular "painted Normals" look that's trending right now. You'll learn the essential ZBrush preparation workflow, how to apply and customize the Stylization filter, and techniques for achieving that distinctive Studio Ghibli aesthetic (without AI).
Don’t forget to grab the project files below so you can follow along!
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Studio Ghibli Inspired Template
Follow along with the free Substance Painter project files.
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