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 30:38 How to add details to clothes 31:24 How to add Ambient Occlusion 33:17 How to unfold UVs 34:35 *FAQ* What are Layer Styles 38:16 *FAQ* How to use the Outline 43:39 *FAQ* How to fix Outlines going through your mesh 45:41 *FAQ* How to have outlines inside your model 47:04 How to use gradients 51:33 Overview of the nodes used on my character 52:43 How to adjust colors on your shader all at once 53:51 How to adjust the colors of your background 54:28 *FAQ* How to add glow/bloom to your shader 55:19 *FAQ* How to light an indoor scene 57:13 *FAQ* How to add textures to your shader 58:26 *FAQ* How to bake/export the LBS to a game engine (you can’t) 59:55 *FAQ* How to light flat/sharp models 1:01:45 Outro - To buy the Lightning Boy Shader 2.1 : - To watch our tutorial series on how to make your own Toon Shader : - To follow us on Twitter : For more content by Thomas, you can check his Youtube page here : If you buy the Lightning Boy Shader 2.0, you will get a scene containing the shader a detailed user guide explaining each function in details. Opening Logo Sound Mix : Les Productions Underground