The secret of REALISTIC TEXTURES | Material channels explained

In this tutorial, I talk about materials and textures. Ever wondered what is the difference between materials and textures? There's a bit of theory for you too. I explain Diffuse, Bump, Specular, Roughness, Normal and Displacement channels and how they work.
What is the secret behind realistic textures and how to create them? I created a realistic material from scratch and you will see the process from taking a photo to final animated result. I am using Cinema 4D, Adobe Photoshop and Octane Render engine.
Buy the texture: sellfy.com/p/m...
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
MY TECH LIST:
Main camera: goo.gl/D6HkKf
Vlog & Photo camera: goo.gl/YTNFyU
VFX Beast Laptop: goo.gl/NScBGt
GPUs in my main station: goo.gl/V3pTsH
3D Space Navigator: goo.gl/jVLci4
BUY MY CG ASSETS: goo.gl/8y5znz
FOLLOW ME:
Instagram: / andreylebrov
Vimeo: vimeo.com/anme...
Behance: www.behance.ne...
LinkedIn: / andrey-lebrov-68b72296
Facebook: / andreylebrov
Website: www.anmeko.com

[@ishpeeedy]

The intro was *sick* !

[@marykoszycki8487]

I knoooow! I love it!!

[@kelvinmoses7777777]

Not that bad

[@yasyasmarangoz3577]

Yes...

[@RSpudieD]

IKR!!!

[@davidjohn5738]

Healthy

[@AiAngel]

This was like, the coolest tutorial I've ever seen. Totally serious. Awesome job dude, and fantastic work!

[@amvchannels3458]

Oh damn you sure change a lot in 2 years

[@TMD_Produktion]

Man, idk how I found u, but u r a really good teacher ^^ I would love to see more tutorials like this!!!!

[@AndreyLebrov]

Thanks man!

[@justfun7322]

@@AndreyLebrov чувак ты русский?

[@shimahatusi4456]

KZbin recommendation XD

[@justfun7322]

@@shimahatusi4456 you are from?

[@shimahatusi4456]

Just Fun Same

[@TarekKoujah]

This is the way tutorials should be made, amazing work

[@avamea6648]

Ты так похож на классического гопника и при этом так хорошо излагаешь умные мысли да еще и на инглише, что у меня шаблон рвется просто в прах.

[@AndreyLebrov]

В этом весь смак 😂

[@pitbul3293]

Не, скорее на латиноса:3 Но тем и круче

[@user-le6xt4zx9n]

@@AndreyLebrov мой английский не так плох, душенька русская негодует от отсутствия субтитров на великом и могучем. Да и речи свои ведешь на языке буржуев окоянных. уууууу. но спасибо за видосик. очень интересно

[@eckto7504]

Это я. Я я я.

[@user-ef8rq5qr1d]

Он похож на певца Darren Hayes из группы Savage Garden

[@TheMrLeoniasty]

Great work! I love the detail in the tutorial, everything is so clear from start to finish, you are just awesome at making tutorials, can't wait to see more! :D

[@AndreyLebrov]

Thank you very much mate. Appreciate your support :) Glad you like it.

[@sylasyukale5095]

I've never seen videos this well-made. You're very chill and laid-back while also being informative without filler. Your work is incredibly high quality, it's evident you have a passion for what you do simply by your knowledge of how everything works. Your videos are genuinely refreshing to watch. You got yourself a new subscriber Andrey. :)

[@buffectomorph9657]

Amazing tutorial. Not so much from a standpoint of holding ones hand and walking them through, but getting the ideas across in a practical, reproducible way. Great textures! Subbed.

[@coows]

Thanks, now my Minecraft texture pack will look awesome.

[@TheMaskedPlayerr]

lol

[@QuackerHead-j]

Use it in no cubes mod for more REALISTIC experience.

[@samuelinhosavsav]

LOL

[@aditya32093]

so THIS is the place from where those minecraft rtx videos originated from..... good to know

[@svenderik490]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. Not only is it well-made, but your style and calm voice really makes this a pleasure to follow!

[@AndreyLebrov]

Glad you like it mate. Thank you very much!

[@devanshparekh2746]

When I was new to C4D I watched your tutorials and I had no idea what you were talking about. After about a month or two I have come back and rewatched your stuff and I am mind blown. You can see how much work goes into every aspect of your content you do.

[@banditojenkins7280]

FINALLY SOMEONE EXPLAIN ALL OF THIS PROPERLY! I've been searching for this years, thank u

[@Elbot120]

When did you start your channel that you only have 13K subscribers? This is insanely cool!

[@AndreyLebrov]

Thanks mate 🙏🏼 in December

[@prafsy]

this channel should hit million soon ! love the videos you produce man, please focus more on vfx tutorial also & 3d things!! dope bro

[@AndreyLebrov]

Thanks mate. Well... million might be a bit too much, but I'm happy to read this :D

[@prafsy]

Andrey Lebrov can you put contents more on vfx tutorials and training too?

[@AndreyLebrov]

Sure. That’s the goal 😊

[@amirmaroof9216]

After 1 year of trying to learn 3d softwares this was the best material introduction toturial so far...thank you

[@YuriRadavchuk]

Андрей, Ваш канал - это открытие. Не перегружаете деталями, даете глубину и основы в одом флаконе, да еще и продакшн соответствует уровню.

[@HristoKavalov]

As I scramble myself across the depth of internet in almost desparate educational efforts I gather theoretical knowledge. I know that stuff but seeing it presented by different people in a different way twice or thrice helps to turn that info in fundaments... practicing of course as well (if you have a good renderer or the nerves to wait for the slower ones ;d). Latest versions of Photoshop has the option in Filter>3D> Generate Bump or Normal Maps... may be not better then custom maps but an automative process helps to investigate what is what and how it affects the light flow across the surface. Love the owl.... Oooooh! also like how you njoy yourself and have fun when doing those tutorials. Thanks for the work and we are eager for the next ones!

[@AndreyLebrov]

Thank you very much Hristo. I didn't know that Photoshop has these options natively now, excited to try. Previously I was using different plug-ins but they couldn't do it on a good level. I love how community forms on KZbin. I'm uploading vids to share what I know and get educated in return, haha :D Thank you once again.

[@Murathanaksoz]

this is the coolest tutorial i have ever seen in my life. and that guy like a cold blood killer so good man 😎

[@hotzenmonster]

I’m watching one of your videos every day since returning to Cinema 4D after a 6 year hiatus. So much has changed in that time and I really appreciate these tutorials. You seem like a very cool guy and your videos are my favorite so keep them coming and thanks again!

[@zengraf9252]

I can't believe you have so small amount of subscribers. I think you deserve millions of views for content of such quality! I don't really do any 3D modelling, but you really inspire me to learn it. Спасибо за очередное шикарное видео!

[@jay4825]

Really great tut man! u deserve way more views. Cant wait till next tutorial ^^

[@vivekasrinivasan8395]

What a way to put it across. Lived every bit of it. Great work Kudos.

[@uixmat]

This tutorial is unreal man. I'm brand new to Cinema4D and the level of detail this tutorial goes into within 12 mins is amazing. I've just bought Octane Render today... this weeks mission to photograph some cool textures as you did and make a simple composition using them. Will 100% tag you in the final piece, i'm properly inspired by your work and videos.

[@ir4kk]

Your videos are by far the most impressive in the category.

[@lettofulci8902]

Отличный туториал, благодарочка!

[@AndreyLebrov]

Рад стараться! :P

[@ne0ck237]

блин, я прям чувствовал натянутое английское произношение, ахаха, русских видно сразу =)

[@01M]

Andrey Lebrov жаль что русских субтитров нет)

[@javeddenton]

I have no idea what is being said

[@martinananas7894]

@@javeddenton me either.

[@bogscave]

Wow, materials and texture was always a pain for me, now I'm more into it.. Thank you!!

[@AndreyLebrov]

My pleasure. Glad to know I can help :) I think there will be another video about Materials specifically.

[@bogscave]

Can't wait to se that, Thank you for the effort!!

[@vergellinsangan3402]

PC Perf @

[@kyju7093]

You're my favorite teacher on youtube dude. I always learn so much because you take your time explaining every aspect and detail about the topic at hand, not to mention you're obviously very passionate about your work and it shows through the quality of your content!

[@HandheldGuy]

I'm dying about how you really share your ideas, It's so huge effort from you to share this knowledge while doing a Vblog and creating out of the box video which you even include VFX on your youtube video. everything just blow my mind!! following!!!

[@dhidavidhuys8487]

Thanks for your great tutorial. cant wait to see more of your content ...Cheers from Belgium ! Greetings , David

[@AndreyLebrov]

Thanks David. Your support is much appreciated!

[@coroto]

Thank you for this video and the advice on materials!

[@KariR13]

First time I someone explained the different channels so I could really understand them.

[@kasschoong3979]

this tutorial is soooo good in many way, its so clear and u even list out the things that u are currently talking about while most of other ppl tutorial be like watching their face/monitor for whole video

[@vectorhunter4659]

do more plz! I just get started into VFX you will be the good teacher for me!

[@AndreyLebrov]

Thanks! Working on more )

[@nicosoftnt]

Do you have any idea how much did you help me with this tutorial? You really opened doors for me, thank you very much, I'm subscribed.

[@juantheoriginal1]

I love these videos because not only do you explain how to do something, you also incorporate it into the video itself.

[@Dienno2]

You're the best teacher i've ever seen in CG/VFX area. Loved all your tutorials so far, they are beautifully edited and all the knowledge is very clear and easy to understand. Thanks a lot.

[@kenshi959]

Полезное видео!) Хорошо смонтированно и интересно рассказываешь)

[@slavomirdurej2804]

Awesome tutorial, great work Andrey!

[@AndreyLebrov]

Thanks Slav!!

[@pixelpodium]

Man oh man. You are the reason I am developing my interest back into 3d designing and surrealism. Thanks a lot man. You teach really great. Please never stop this.

[@user-fm1do5cz8t]

You made me subscribe right away 'cause this is the kind of video tutorials that makes the viewer feel the artist has put most of his heart and passion onto his craft. Not only this is informative but also inspiring. The last point you mentioned about putting your "feelings" to your craft burned deep into my mind. I'll always keep that in mind. You are great!

[@augustojunior5750]

great tutorial! thank you. I'm hoping for more videos

[@AndreyLebrov]

Thanks Augusto. More to come ;)

[@nickfonk]

Thanks a lot for sharing that knowledge! That's very inspiring. I'd really like to know how you came with the final result we can see at 9:23. That's the type of rendering i'm aiming for, and quite frankly never achieve it. If you fancy sharing a bit more about this, i'd forever (and my clients) be grateful :) Cheers!

[@AndreyLebrov]

nickfonk thank you. Soon I’ll publish a video about Materials. A lot of info will be there ;)

[@yippieyayey]

Wow, that's the kind of explanation skill I was alwayz searching for! Very detailed and educated. You don't see it too often, that someone is able to explain every channel and what it does. And your comment on your feelings while you're creating is just priceless! Keep it up!

[@pecaros94]

Great tutorial and awesome advices too! When I'm in lack of textures (from the internet also), I'm just praying that there is something on shutterstock that I can use. But now I'm realising that OUR photos can definetely make our work even more specific, more recognizable, and its easier to find your own style while doing everything from scratch! Keep up the awesome work! Thank you! Cheers from Serbia!

[@natsunil4589]

awesome !!! you will be a great Person in the future of VFX in KZbin... for sure !!!

[@AndreyLebrov]

Haha, thank you! Very motivating!

[@guynelk]

Your render is awesome! You are awesome!!!!

[@JoaquimNelson]

Amazing channel, amazing explanation, super clear, easy to follow, correct non native english, great for foreigners as myself. Keep up the great work, highly appreciated by the whole comunity, that´s for sure!

[@axelferraria]

I have watched this video 3 times in one year. The first time I understood nothing, the second I understood only half of it and the third I understood everything. Great video btw

[@vexilligerave9356]

after watching a few videos from the channel im wondering if this guy is real or rendered

[@CengizGoren]

Never seen this work flow.. pretty interesting.. Andrey

[@joejoe3570]

The way you explain everything is just awesome simple,clear and to detail......Thumbs up cant wait to see more tutorials from you..

[@teodorivanov7405]

I loved every bit of this tutorial. Sooo much attention to detail and clearly you put some real thought into everything! Thank you!!

[@simoncrossley8008]

wow this was really informative, thank you

[@CG.Satisfaction]

Andrey I want to start Creating 3d Materials (Im a rookie) what Software you would suggest me to start with so I can get a general knowledge of how it all work later? Thanks man ur great

[@javeddenton]

Blender it's free

[@javeddenton]

But otherwise just chose whatever is in your budget such as cinema 4D. I use blender at the moment

[@CoffeeArtst]

Your editing, poise, gestures, and production composition are extremely effective and professional (without being boring). Very skillful work. Keep up the educating.

[@AndreyLebrov]

Top appraisal. Thank you sir 👌🏼☺️ more to come

[@CoffeeArtst]

Looking forward to it.

[@razipour]

For me, there was nothing to learn in your video, but I deeply enjoyed your video and your personal style! Good job Andrey.

[@LegendOfScienceFive]

what kind of camera you use to capture high ressolution texture sir?

[@AndreyLebrov]

Any camera will do. Literally. I personally use Sony A7Rii

[@captaincrispy2184]

No one: Absolutely no one: 3D artists: "I found a nice piece of asphalt right here."

[@johnh3379]

So much info packed into an easily digestible video, thanks so much!

[@Georgecantstandya_]

I am SUPER new to C4D+Octane. I am Googling a lot. Glad I came across you man.

[@raspberrywith]

i would like to say you are very smart for these steps you took but it should be slowed down a little bit for people actually trying to learn like myself there are steps not explained enough to even follow anymore that i wish i understood

[@AndreyLebrov]

If you would refer to particular moments I would be happy to help you to understand them 👌🏼

[@adnansamol8464]

Its not about that..i mean he can teach everything but he want that you try somethings urself like experiment by yourself it will help you learn more clearly....andrey is not going to help you forever like you have to manage and find something by yourself....he just give you the basic overview and definetions of maps and textures...i am sure it will help you a lot.

[@pixel_dealer]

Смотрю туториал и понимаю, что стенд ап комик Виктор Комаров рассказывает мне по текстуры!

[@user-gd1rb5mm2e]

и правда что-то есть) Но у Андрея стиль покруче будет)

[@emmanuelodebiyi8305]

The comnt section is very positive and downright encouraging! Love it!

[@rmz1661]

This video is amazing mate, simple, no bs intro, on to the point, and straight forward.

[@TheHawk005]

4:50 Hitman andrey

[@chaosbreaker8737]

😂

[@matheusmoura4716]

You are king :3

[@annecalamuccimucciart1579]

Its my first time here and I have to say: what a increadible work bro. You made it with a different vision. Most of guys just try to teach how to deal with the workspace and tools, but you did exacly what im looking for. It is the workflow, how to think when you want to do really good stuff. Thank you, im going to follow and share your video.

[@DunoAbraham]

Best texture tutorial i've ever seen! Greetings from Venezuela

[@bobost2]

The secret of realistic graphics is reflection and wet roads

[@gddeluxe2936]

I think you don't get it

[@johnsen43]

The Secret is to Put effort into your work

[@zaki6131]

why am i watching this i don't even have a pc.

[@mistaclean1226]

Wow such an original and funny comment! #Relatable, i too am i depressed virgin loser!

[@nicolsd4413]

the whole video felt personal as if I was in a classroom, feels really confy and relaxing to watch this

[@MediaProcast]

What you provide in your KZbin channel is much better than what most dominant online visual effects academies can provide. My best Thumbs Up!

[@kolish679]

First day of Octane after some good time using Arnold, nice to see somebody explaining things clearly!

[@ShawnHHVP]

Love the wet look. I'm getting my feet wet (see what I did there) in Cinema 4D now. This makes more sense to me than some of the other tutorials that are a lot longer. Stay healthy ... stay sane!

[@Martin-mw1uo]

One of the best tutorials I've seen so far, not only concerning textures. Short, on point, and the showcased material is top notch! Kudos, you're the man, Andrey! Subbed and looking forward to more videos like this. Keep it up!

[@AndreyLebrov]

Thank you mate. Appreciate your kind feedback!

[@simonthe-light2632]

Thank You... You removed all my confusions. Your tutorial video is the best of all :)

[@zakkblews8941]

Nice to see tutorial that's not just shinny x-particle emission's. Great advice, even though I was well aware already of the topic, I'm thinking about texture's in a new way. Which is in the long run a lot more powerful than awesome shinny emitters. Thanks.

[@mralexbooth]

Insanely helpful. Excited to check out your other videos!

[@MicheleeiRettili]

love your passion in explaining and crafting 3d objects, great video, great channel.

[@JWS1968]

Excellent tut. I like tutorials that remind us that human beings create art not machines. Just pushing buttons will only get you so far. Like you say in the tut, the extra effort going the extra mile is what makes you stand out.

[@khaledaly7007]

your advice at the end was a gold mine info ..Thanks

[@najlatanuri1834]

I've just discovered your channel and subscribed to it, and it is amazing. Please continue with your tutorials, I am learning Cinema 4D on my own. Thanks Andrey!

[@Zefrem23]

I'm fascinated by how you come across as super chill, really knowledgeable and yet somehow a bit menacing at the same time... It's a winning combination, what can I say? 😄

[@acmtsing]

Thanks for KZbin listed your video in the recommend section. You are great!

[@MrShasulaiman]

Amazing Tutorial, the way You speak , slow paced and detailed, makes people give attention to what You say,

[@Ankhaunt]

wow! He explained all the concepts so easily. I'm more confident now on custom materials.

[@network-profi4307]

how have I not discovered this channel sooner

[@lamyaaelmaleh3529]

O.M.G the coolest tutorial I've ever seen. mind blowing

[@nurbsenvi]

Best 3D teacher on the net.

[@rolithesecond]

Cool tutorials. I wouldn't have minded looking at the single steps for half an hour, even if in an extra video, just so I get more of an idea what to pay attention to in what channel.

[@endlesslovingmovement]

Great tutorial and awesome results! Thank you for sharing!

[@realDahenzi]

Господи, наконец-то я нашла этот тьюториал! Дай Бог тебе здоровья, долгих-долгих лет жизни, крутых тачек, миллионы бабла и клёвых тёлочек! :-*****

[@jokkiossaka3306]

WTF - You are a beast in High resolution tutorial videos! The best teacher on KZbin... BTW Nice modern desk! I subcribe and will buy all, thank you very much!

[@stevenmanos11]

yeah, I can relate to your approach to the end product. my schooling was from 2 years of art center college of design LA, took a perspective class there and graded highly in the class there only because l dared to add hints of crap and weight to my sterile lines. It's a leap of faith to pull it off, to not care what other may think is hard to do...

[@Thismancanshit]

Maaaaaaaaan that quality of ur videos are amazing, thanks for those tips btw!

[@asetone]

great tutorials man, and your rythm of speaking andvery "step by step style" is really good to follow along. keep them coming ! Thanks

[@DerekElliott]

Great tutorial, great overview

[@markdexterlau3532]

I hope you make a lot of tutorials soon! I really enjoyed watching you talk, so much passion in it.

[@viktorsimeonov1596]

I came to see this video pretty happy. At one point you showed the photoshop stich function. Now let me go a litlle back for a while. 3 years ago I started learning C4D. I was few months in maybe 2 2.5. We got this really huge project where i had to stich by hand pretty detailed texture (80k) from google maps. If I knew back than the at least one of my tasks could've been easier. Now I want to shoot my self. Stil thank you for your work. You are one of my daily inspirations. I love your work!

[@AndreyLebrov]

Haha, you made me laugh. I know that feeling 😂

[@viktorsimeonov1596]

I guess you work at night's as well :D

[@musefan2d]

this guy makes learning so freaking fun