Procedural Node Material Shaders: 3 Tips For Getting Started

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Ok let’s get something out of the way, right out of the gate. This post is not for the faint of heart, we’re going to dive into something fairly mind-bending, but don’t give up…stay with me and I promise you’ll have some fun!

When Babylon.js introduced the Node Material Editor in version 4.1, it was a complete game changer for me. It’s like someone handed me a…

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