Substance
Painter
Learn the fundamentals of Substance Painter and master the complete 3D texturing workflow for stylized and realistic game-ready assets.
about
This course introduces you to the full texturing pipeline inside Substance Painter, guiding you through how to approach, build, and refine materials for 3D models. You’ll learn how to think like a texture artist, breaking down surfaces into color, detail, and material definition, while developing a structured workflow for both stylized and realistic results. The focus is on building strong foundations so you can confidently texture production-ready assets for games and film.
What you will learn
Gain hands-on experience with the core features of Substance Painter and learn how to texture 3D models step by step. You’ll explore material creation, smart masks, surface detail, color variation, and layering techniques. The course also teaches how to balance realism and stylization, manage surface noise, and build clean, readable textures that enhance your models in any render or engine.
Who is this for
This course is ideal for beginner and intermediate3D artists who want to improve their texturing skills and gain a clear understanding of Substance Painter. Whether you’re focused on characters, props, or environment assets, it will help you build confidence in your texturing workflow and create polished, professional-looking results.
The improvement
It might look hard at the beginning, but after a few months you will look back at how much you’ve improved with the help of our Instructors. Every single asset that we will learn is available with purchasing the course so you do not have any extra hidden costs. Plus you get to keep both the Videos and the Assets we provide - for life!
Join Us
Join us and learn how to texture game-ready assets in Substance Painter with a clean, professional workflow.
Program
Benefits
REQUIREMENTS
DURATION
Starting at
$1250
Price
DEDICATION
FORMAT
- No previous knowledge required.
- 3.5 MONTHS
- 14 hours/week
- 100% online with 1-on-1 mentorship
- $1,250
Clean, industry-ready texture workflows
- 1-on-1 calls
- Get direct access to experienced industry artists through personalized 1-on-1 sessions. Ask questions, review your progress, solve creative challenges, and receive clear direction tailored to your goals and skill level.
- Industry Experts
- Learn directly from professionals with extensive experience in top-tier studios and real production environments. Gain practical insight into how industry artists approach problem-solving, decision-making, and quality standards across different stages of production.
- Always Updated
- Stay up to date with evolving industry trends, tools, and techniques as the field progresses. Our content is continuously refined so you’re always learning modern workflows and approaches that match current production standards.
- Lifetime access
- Keep full access to all course materials, and all assets inside M3DS even after completing the program. Revisit lessons anytime, continue improving at your own pace, and stay connected with new content as the academy evolves.
- Community Driven
- Join a network of artists and professionals who actively share feedback, ideas, and support. Collaborate, exchange knowledge, and grow faster by being part of an environment that encourages constructive interaction and creative development.
- Daily Feedback
- Get consistent feedback from our team to help you quickly spot mistakes, improve weak areas, and refine your work. This ongoing critique loop keeps your progress steady and pushes your quality closer to professional standards.
- Learning Portal Access
- Access a structured learning platform and Discord community where resources, lessons, and discussions are organized in one place. Everything is designed to keep your learning clear, focused, and easy to navigate as you progress.
- Personalized Guidance
- Work with an instructor who adapts feedback and direction to your goals, skill level, and learning pace. This ensures your progress stays focused and you always know what to improve next without unnecessary confusion or guesswork.
1-on-1 calls
Studios that have Hired our graduates
Our Graduates Have Worked At
Films and games our students worked on
WHY CHOOSE M3DS?
Many artists in the 3D learning journey often struggle with where to start and which software to focus on, which can lead to losing their passion for this creative industry. This can result in taking courses that do not cater to their individual needs, leading to confusion and a lack of direction. At M3DS Academy, we understand the importance of structured programs in achieving success.
Our structure programs provide a solid foundation that leads to success stories. As evidence of our success, we are proud to be ranked among the Top 10 Game Development Schools and Colleges worldwide in 2024 based on our students’ portfolios by The Rookies foundation. Join us, and let us guide you on your journey to success in 3D learning.
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Substance
Painter
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See What Our Students Create
Discover the incredible work crafted by our students — from 3D models and
animations to game environments and digital art.
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What Our
Students Say
Hear from students who turned their passion into careers. Our hands-on training, mentorship, and real-world projects have helped them land roles at top studios worldwide.
M3DS Academy is an exceptional learning platform. The courses are well-structured, the instructors are knowledgeable, and the community is supportive. I've gained valuable skills and insights that have truly enriched my professional journey. Highly recommended!
Mario Stojanov
2023-09-06
M3DS is the perfect academy for anyone interested in learning 3D design. The instructors go out of their way to help and guide you through the learning process and they're passionate about sharing their knowledge and skills with you. All of the lessons are well thought out and teach you something useful. All in all, a great place to begin your journey into the world of 3D.
Petar Cacanoski
2023-08-24
I have attended Academy Year 1 % 2 here and I can say the whole program was on point! The classes were all focused on important learning that I could implement in wherever my creativity took me to. The instructors were very detailed and helpful, and whenever I would hit a wall they would help me out throughout the whole year. And just to note before M3DS Academy I had no experience in the 3D world, and after I completed now I feel confident in creating fully realistic environments, game-ready characters, game assets etc... If you would like to learn and receive the best education to enter the 3D world, this is where you should go!
Teodor Mihajlov
2023-08-23
Academy Year 1 was an excellent experience. I am glad that I took part and I am recommending this to everyone. Also, a big shout out to the great instructors who take a big part of the whole learning process.
Џингов. Јане
2023-08-22
Outstanding academy! Expert training in 3D design and game development. Cutting-edge curriculum, and amazing hands-on experience. A top choice for aspiring 3D artists and game developers.
Mihail Danilovski
2023-08-22
It's been wonderful journey, I learned a lot here, and I'm continuing to do so!
Nikola Temkov
2023-08-21
I attended Academy Couse 01 & 02. Loved every part of it. They really put everything on the lessons, on teaching, and they make sure you go through and understand every detail. It's amazing how they also encourage you to work on your own projects and give you advices on how to make everything better. I 'annoyed' them with so many questions, however, the not just answered all of them but they made sure I understand by sending even screenshots and even video where I was doing something wrong.
And since I was one of the lucky ones to attend live, the atmosphere there was so nice and they went to each student to see who is doing what and advice and help on the times when one would get stuck somewhere.
Another thing is that they give homework and they literally tell if something doesn't look right, and if you forget a homework, they write and ask for them.
I highly recommend to take the courses with M3DS Academy, and work with these guys because they are really great people.
Bekim K.
Bekim K
2023-08-21
M3DS Academy is an exceptional learning platform. The courses are well-structured, the instructors are knowledgeable, and the community is supportive. I've gained valuable skills and insights that have truly enriched my professional journey. Highly recommended!
Mario Stojanov
2023-09-06
M3DS is the perfect academy for anyone interested in learning 3D design. The instructors go out of their way to help and guide you through the learning process and they're passionate about sharing their knowledge and skills with you. All of the lessons are well thought out and teach you something useful. All in all, a great place to begin your journey into the world of 3D.
Petar Cacanoski
2023-08-24
I have attended Academy Year 1 % 2 here and I can say the whole program was on point! The classes were all focused on important learning that I could implement in wherever my creativity took me to. The instructors were very detailed and helpful, and whenever I would hit a wall they would help me out throughout the whole year. And just to note before M3DS Academy I had no experience in the 3D world, and after I completed now I feel confident in creating fully realistic environments, game-ready characters, game assets etc... If you would like to learn and receive the best education to enter the 3D world, this is where you should go!
Teodor Mihajlov
2023-08-23
Academy Year 1 was an excellent experience. I am glad that I took part and I am recommending this to everyone. Also, a big shout out to the great instructors who take a big part of the whole learning process.
Џингов. Јане
2023-08-22
Outstanding academy! Expert training in 3D design and game development. Cutting-edge curriculum, and amazing hands-on experience. A top choice for aspiring 3D artists and game developers.
Mihail Danilovski
2023-08-22
It's been wonderful journey, I learned a lot here, and I'm continuing to do so!
Nikola Temkov
2023-08-21
I attended Academy Couse 01 & 02. Loved every part of it. They really put everything on the lessons, on teaching, and they make sure you go through and understand every detail. It's amazing how they also encourage you to work on your own projects and give you advices on how to make everything better. I 'annoyed' them with so many questions, however, the not just answered all of them but they made sure I understand by sending even screenshots and even video where I was doing something wrong.
And since I was one of the lucky ones to attend live, the atmosphere there was so nice and they went to each student to see who is doing what and advice and help on the times when one would get stuck somewhere.
Another thing is that they give homework and they literally tell if something doesn't look right, and if you forget a homework, they write and ask for them.
I highly recommend to take the courses with M3DS Academy, and work with these guys because they are really great people.
Bekim K.
Bekim K
2023-08-21
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