Hello, and thank you for downloading my texture tutorials. I have been writing these tutorials since 2003, when I began my career in the game industry. They are written for beginner to intermediate level users of Adobe Photoshop 5, 5.5, 6, and 7. Most of the techniques are applicable to other art programs such as Paint Shop Pro and The "Gimp". Whatever the program or toolset, I'm sure you'll find some useful information that will help you. Even if creating textures is not your primary goal, I've included general articles that talk about important tools and functions within Photoshop that will help you excel in both productivity and the quality of your art.
Here they are... every tutorial I've written in the past three years. If you are new to Photoshop, or making textures for games in general, I strongly suggest reading through the "Basics of Creating Textures" and the "Rulers And Guides" walk-through. They will definately help you in later tutorials.
| The Basics of Creating Textures | First time students and artists enrolled in this clas should study up on the basics! These are the prime essentials, all things pertaining to the noble craft of "texturing" can be found here. |
| Learning Rulers And Guides | This walk-through shows you the application and importance of... yes, you guessed it. A simple read with some very handy tools and tips. |
| Creating Granite Textures (Part 1) | Your first tutorial - how to create granite tiles. Perfect for beginners, it will show you step by step how to create a set of granite rock tiles for all sorts of indoor and outdoor use. |
| Creating Granite Textures (Part 2) | The second half of the "Granite Series", this short walk-through will show you how to create marble stone out of granite, and includes some advanced tips on detailing your granite/marble surfaces. |
| Creating Metal Textures | Like metal? Not the music, the material... this tutorial shows you the tricks behind most things metallic. |
| Creating Concrete Textures (Part 1) | This tutorial was recently revamped and has a few new tricks up it's sleeve. In the first half of the series, learn the basics of creating realistic concrete surfaces. |
| Creating Concrete Textures (Part 2) | The lengthy continuation of the "Concrete Series". This time around, learn how to implement great details like scratches, stains, and paint. Also learn how to make realistic-looking indentations and structural elements. |
| Creating Wood Textures (Part 1) | Got wood? Get it here. This will show you how to simulate those natural grains of wood with relative ease. |
| Creating Wood Textures (Part 2) | The second-half of the "Wood Series" will have you taking on more natural wood-elements such as knot-holes and more advanced wood grain techniques. |
| Creating Steel Textures (Part 1) | Just one step closer to owning that steelmill you always wanted, this series will have you making a solid steel slab for future mayhem. |
| Creating Steel Textures (Part 2) | This last tutorial in the series will show you how to mold and cut your hunk of steal into glorious shapes, as well as a dirty make-over. You'll learn how to create industrial shapes and add details like cuts and scratches. |
My name is Nikolai 'Mr. Lake' Mohilchock. I am an Environment Artist and Designer working for Treyarch Studios; the company behind such hits as the original Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Spider-Man 2, and Ultimate Spider-Man. The most recent game to date that I have worked on is "Call of Duty 2: Big Red One". My career began at the now legendary studio "Gray Matter Interactive", makers of Kingpin, Return to Castle Wolfenstein, and Call of Duty: United Offensive. I was invited to join after my level-designing-hobby-turned-obsession gained their attention. In the past, I have been known within the Quake III Community as 'Mr. Lake' - a multiplayer map designer. For over six years now I have been creating maps for the community and offering support where I can. I imagine I will be doing so for the rest of my life.