Lightning Boy Shader - Beginner Guide - Shading & Modeling Tips

A guide to help beginners get more comfortable with using the Lightning Boy Shader, this tutorial aims to answer frequently asked questions from our users. Refer to the chapters for specific topics : 0:00​​ Intro 3:33 Download the right version of the shader 5:13 How to install the shader 5:45 How to install a new version of the shader 7:17 How to access the shader in Blender 9:02 How to create a LBS material 10:05 *FAQ* - How to fully expand LBS nodes 12:24 How lights work with the shader 14:52 How to add nodes to your shader 16:27 Character model using a simple version of the shader 17:19 *FAQ* Modeling tips for beginners using the shader 23:34 Assigning the shader to your model early 24:25 *FAQ* Use your base color as a shadow layer 25:25 How to apply multiple materials on the same mesh 26:24 How to smooth your mesh 27:43 How your model affects the shader’s result 29:15 How to fix low res shadows 29:53 How to use Mean Crease 30