STEP BY STEP ADD ASSETS TO A SCENE WITH 3D STAGER
01 CHOOSE THE ASSET
As a subscriber to the Substance 3D Collection, the asset I needed to use was readily available. This collection offers materials, models and environments which can be used in Substance 3D Stager. For this example, an industrial lift is needed to be shown in a warehouse setting, so this 'Hydraulic Lift Trolley' model is perfect (adobe.ly/3jvfv1d). The asset can be viewed both in 2D and 3D.
02 LOAD THE MODEL INTO SUBSTANCE 3D STAGER
Download the trolley model as an FBX file and then open Substance 3D Stager. Create a new document and drag and drop the FBX file into the middle of the Substance 3D Stager view.
Basic material presets can now be added to the model by selecting them and placing them on the desired parts of the trolley model. Make sure that Group Select is deselected for when adding detailed materials.
03 QUICKLY ADD MATERIALS WITH THE SAMPLE TOOL
Use the Substance 3D Stager sampler tool to select a material and then apply it to other parts. This is a far quicker way of applying materials than dragging them from the Assets library. As these are Substance materials, many of the parameters can be changed, such as grain size in plastic materials and even the type of grain or pattern used, allowing for the quick creation of bespoke materials.
04 ADD THE BACKDROP IMAGE
When the model has been completely textured, it is time to add the background stock image. In this case, the image is of a warehouse (unsplash.com/photos/opjxgv7ubsy) by Jake Nebov. Drag the image into the Substance 3D Stager viewport and then press on the Match Image button. The view and perspective will then adapt to the background image. Turn on raytracing to see the full effect of the lighting.