Material Functions in Unreal Engine 5: Reusable PBR Shader Logic
Encapsulate PBR shader logic into reusable Material Functions in UE5 — cut node duplication, speed up iteration, and keep your entire asset library consistent.
3d-Modeling — 3D Modeling Articles
15 articles tagged 3d-modeling. Tutorials and workflow notes for 3D artists shipping game-ready assets to Unity, Unreal Engine 5, Godot 4, and Blender.
Retopology in Blender: The Complete Game Artist's Workflow from High-Poly Sculpt to Engine-Ready Mesh
Learn to retopologize high-poly sculpts in Blender using manual and RetopoFlow methods, bake normal maps, and export clean meshes to Unity, UE5, and Godot 4.
Hard Surface Modeling in Blender: A Game Artist's Complete Workflow for Unity and Unreal Engine 5
Master hard surface modeling in Blender—from booleans and edge loops to clean exports for Unity and Unreal Engine 5. Build game-ready props faster.
Vertex Color Painting in Blender: The Complete Game Artist Workflow for Unity, Unreal Engine 5, and Godot 4
Master vertex color painting in Blender to drive blend materials, mask effects, and ambient occlusion in Unity, UE5, and Godot 4 without extra texture maps.
Modular Prop Kit Design in Blender: Build Snap-Together Game Environment Assets
Learn how to design modular 3D prop kits in Blender that snap together perfectly in Unity, Unreal Engine 5, and Godot 4 — saving time and draw calls.
Nanite Displacement vs. Normal Maps in Unreal Engine 5: The Complete Comparison for Game Artists
Unreal Engine 5's Nanite displacement changes the rules. Learn when to use true geometric displacement vs. normal maps for game-ready assets in 2026.
LOD Generation in Blender: The Complete Game Artist's Workflow for Unity and Unreal Engine 5
Master LOD creation in Blender with Decimate, Remesh, and FBX LOD Groups—then wire them up correctly in Unity and Unreal Engine 5.
Custom Collision Meshes for Game Assets: The Complete Guide for Unity and Unreal Engine 5
Primitive colliders break on complex geometry. Learn how to author custom collision meshes in Blender and wire them up correctly in Unity and UE5.
Blender Sculpting for Game Characters: High-Poly Workflow from Concept to Export
Master Blender's sculpting tools to build high-poly game characters — from dyntopo to multires, brush setup, and retopology-ready exports.
Blender Asset Library: Organize and Reuse 3D Game Assets Across Projects
Learn how to set up Blender's Asset Library to organize, catalog, and reuse game-ready 3D assets across all your projects — faster workflows, zero duplication.
Hard Surface Modeling in Blender: A Complete Workflow for Game-Ready Props
Master hard surface modeling in Blender with this step-by-step workflow from blockout to export for production-quality game props in Unity and Unreal Engine 5.
Normal Map Baking in Blender: Capture High-Poly Detail for Game-Ready Assets
Learn how to bake high-poly detail into normal maps in Blender—step-by-step setup, common error fixes, and export tips for Unity, Unreal, and Godot.
How to Prepare and Sell 3D Assets on Game Marketplaces: The Complete Seller's Guide
Ready to monetize your 3D models? Learn how to prep, price, and list game-ready assets on marketplaces—from file structure to preview renders—and start selling faster.
UV Mapping for Game Assets: A Complete Guide to Game-Ready Unwrapping
Bad UV maps break textures, inflate atlases, and waste GPU memory. Learn professional unwrapping techniques in Blender for Unity, Unreal, and Godot assets.
FBX vs OBJ vs GLB: Which 3D Format to Use in 2026
Choosing the wrong 3D file format kills workflow. This guide breaks down FBX, OBJ, and GLB for game dev, AR/VR, and print — so you pick right every time.