Sci-Fi Panel Material
Exploring sci-fi material creation with Adobe Substance Designer and rendering it under proper lighting setup inside UE5.
Artstation link here.
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Project Overview
Many of us grew up watching the 1979 Alien masterpiece and losing sleep over it. This material panel draws inspiration from the iconic white wall panels in the cryo pod room, featured in the film’s opening scene. Throughout the process, the original concept evolved, with both color and form undergoing significant reinterpretation.
Key Contributions
Material Creation: Built the entire material procedurally in Substance Designer, sculpting shapes, patterns, and all the tiny bits that make the surface feel alive.
Look Development: Tuned color, height, roughness, and the overall vibe until the material hit that sweet spot between cinematic nostalgia and a modern reinterpretation.
