If you need to apply a seamless texture to your product design, but don’t want to jump between programs to do so, there’s a quick way to blend your texture maps seams, without leaving KeyShot. Seamless Textures in KeyShot There are various applications that call for...

One of the most popular workflows for 3D artists and creators is going from Blender to KeyShot. If you're a Blender user, we're excited to finally bring you the KeyShot for Blender plugin. This plugin will help optimize your workflow by speeding up the process of...

With KeyShot 11, we have introduced annual subscription pricing, consolidating our product offerings to make purchase and management of license easier. Today, we'll take a quick look at how you can get set up using your KeyShot Pro subscription license. Managing a...

KeyShot 11 introduces the new 3D Paint feature that allows you to very easily paint and stamp textures on the surface of your 3D models. Today, we'll break down the capabilities 3D Paint provides to control the effects through the Brush Shape and the Brush Color. 3D...

Learn how to combine two displacement maps using the Color Composite Utility node in KeyShot 8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I39MB5T5opA More quick tips available here: https://staging.keyshot.com/quick-tips/Download and try KeyShot here:...

Learn how to create a custom Fade Animation in KeyShot 8 Pro. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9utHBp5RH0 More quick tips available here: https://staging.keyshot.com/quick-tips/Download and try KeyShot here: https://staging.keyshot.com/try/ Subscribe to our Quick Tips...

In this Quick Tip for KeyShot 8, learn how to take Image Styles you've set up in one scene and use them in another. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFqTmwi-wdg More quick tips available here: https://staging.keyshot.com/quick-tips/Download and try KeyShot here:...

The HDRI Editor in KeyShot Pro adds a lot of ways to control scene lighting. This quick tip shows you how to extract pins (lights) from a KeyShot .HDZ file to adjust to your liking. HDZ environment files created and saved in KeyShot 6 and prior, can be imported into...

This KeyShot Quick Tip demonstrates three ways to add metallic flakes to any material and gain full, custom control using the KeyShot Material Graph (Pro feature). https://youtu.be/Vgd0IfDr7GM Method 1: Quickest, least control of metal flakes. Material Graph not...

KeyShot Multi-Materials is a KeyShot Pro feature that allows you to apply any combination of materials quickly to any part. This quick tip shows you how to use it to facilitate non-destructive material swapping, variations and color studies....

KeyShot Multi-Materials is a KeyShot Pro feature that allows you to apply any combination of materials quickly to any part. This quick tip shows you how to use it to facilitate non-destructive material swapping, variations and color studies....

In this KeyShot Quick Tip, we look at KeyShot Cloud - a library of free resource created by KeyShot user and partners that include material, textures, environments, and backplates. https://youtu.be/mYMROo2iSRQ More quick tips here:...

In this KeyShot Quick Tip, we look at IES Profiles to achieve more dynamic and realistic light in your renderings. https://youtu.be/F8kNu4DEKeg Model: Line One Lamp - Dimensiva More quick tips here: https://staging.keyshot.com/learning/quicktips/ Download and try...

In this KeyShot Quick Tip, we look at the Depth of Field Camera Lens Effect to make your rendering more dynamic and help lead the viewer to a focal point. https://youtu.be/ZnXcohcNEJQ More quick tips here: https://staging.keyshot.com/learning/quicktips/ Download and...

In this KeyShot Quick Tip, we look at Tessellation settings in the Import dialog, how it affects the imported model geometry and how to adjust the settings for improved quality. https://youtu.be/cu3RPo7wFtM More quick tips here:...

In this KeyShot Quick Tip, we show how to quickly and easily change the color of your label by applying a material to the label and changing its color. Model courtesy of Yevgeny Shaposhnikov Download Example Scene https://youtu.be/HWFssyIfoog More quick tips here:...

In this KeyShot Quick Tip, we look at how to use the geometry editor to help increase the efficiency of your workflow by separating geometry and splitting an objects surfaces to apply additional materials fast and easy. https://youtu.be/IOBJSXVRxvc More quick tips...

In this KeyShot Quick Tip, we look at how to calculate the amount of samples needed to render your scene by using the Heads-Up display and adjusting the amount of samples needed for your render. https://youtu.be/yvvJGCOmzQY More quick tips here:...

In this KeyShot Quick Tip, we look at how to use the Toon Material and how this KeyShot material type allows you to create stylized renderings with outlines, great for use in technical illustration, sketches, cel shading, comic style art and more! Related: Download...

In this KeyShot Quick Tip, we look at how to use the Real-time Region Render feature to help you preview a section of your render to maximize your creative output and reduce the time it takes to produce that final shot. Related: How to Use KeyShot Real-time Region...

In this KeyShot Quick Tip, we look at Roughness Textures to help you add realism to your rendering, by applying a image texture to the Roughness setting on our material. Related: The Difference Between KeyShot Roughness and Bump Textures On certain KeyShot Material...

In this KeyShot Quick Tip, you'll learn the process of applying a sharp reflection to a screen or window using half pins in the KeyShot HDRI Editor.  https://youtu.be/nh1aiursXz8 More quick tips here: https://staging.keyshot.com/learning/quicktips/ Download and try...

In this Quick Tip, you'll learn how to make embossed and debossed logos on any geometry within KeyShot 6. Modeling a logo into a piece of geometry can be a time-consuming process. KeyShot speeds up your workflow by allowing you to use graphics to create convincing...

In this video we show how to enable a new feature to KeyShot 6, Save Reminders. This new feature will notify you to save your work at a variety of times! Leaving you to focus on your scene and less time remembering when you last saved. https://youtu.be/9usiMTHnajo...

In this video we show new label capabilities in KeyShot 6 that allows you to more accurately communicate physical properties by applying materials and textures directly to labels. https://youtu.be/Lu1xTYYC-Mg More quick tips here:...

In this video we will show you how you can quickly switch all the materials in your scene to a single material type like toon. This is useful when you need to create an illustration style rendering, or if the parts in your model share all the same material type....

This video will teach you how to incorporate two types of material animations (number fade and color fade) to your scene. Quickly showcase color studies, and change numerical parameters such as light levels in your animations. https://youtu.be/9cjP6V_2mxA More quick...

Learn how to use the Custom Lighting Presets in KeyShot 6 so custom settings can be used across multiple scenes. These built-in presets provide a range of results and the flexibility for setting up lighting quickly. https://youtu.be/0IDjIPDj9Ds More quick tips here:...

As the leading manufacturer of auto body paints, Axalta has created several collections of KeyShot materials that are an accurate representation of the real world paints they provide. In this video we'll take a look at the Axalta paint materials and how they can be...

Learn how to create quick color studies in KeyShot to present variation and product concepts. https://youtu.be/EYL2u-Q6wY8 More quick tips here: https://staging.keyshot.com/learning/quicktips/ Download and try KeyShot here: https://staging.keyshot.com/try/ Subscribe...

Learn how to create and use a KeyShot Package File (.ksp) to compress and share all the data in your KeyShot scenes. https://youtu.be/MqF_GVcFVXg More quick tips here: https://staging.keyshot.com/learning/quicktips/ Download and try KeyShot here:...

KeyShot Pro comes packaged with the powerful HDRI editor, which allows you to edit existing HDRIs to fit your scene, or you can create one from scratch for a fully custom environment with maximum control. https://youtu.be/yZO_W2DH0Vk More quick tips here:...

Learn how to quickly create a fade animation to show and hide parts or transition part opacity. https://youtu.be/ferGI5Pkid8 More quick tips here: https://staging.keyshot.com/learning/quicktips/ Download and try KeyShot here: https://staging.keyshot.com/try/ Subscribe...

Use the KeyShot Cloud to find and share KeyShot materials, HDRI's, backplates, and textures. In this video, we will show you how to get started using the cloud to find and share resources with other KeyShot users. https://youtu.be/mTvYXPgzG84 More quick tips here:...

In this video we will go over how to create a cloudy plastic material. Cloudy plastics are often used in packaging and product design. Understanding the parameters and creating your own cloudy plastic material will allow you to use and adjust it to accurately meet the...

It's a common trend in consumer products to have backlit buttons with the illuminated characters. With a little upfront prep in your modeling application, physical lights are added behind each button in KeyShot to achieve that perfect glow. This quick tip not only...

See how simple it is to set up lighting and render out separate passes to create jewelry shots that shine. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SWkVTbwp9DM More quick tips here: https://staging.keyshot.com/learning/quicktips/ Download and try KeyShot here:...

Learn how to use Favorites in your KeyShot workflow to create custom collections of materials, colors, environments, and more. Download the 3D model here: https://grabcad.com/library/keyshot-sketch-tablet-stylus-1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ez3HyoaNlFY More quick...

Learn how to use Scene Sets and Viewsets to speed the creation of scenes and views all within the same KeyShot file. Download the 3D model here: https://grabcad.com/library/keyshot-headphones-1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsbAnGhwSBg More quick tips here:...

Learn how to create consistent ground shadows as a label for precise control across your compositions, independent of environment lighting, to maintain a professional appearance. The quicktip covers Viewsets, working with separate environments and applying labels....

Save time with this tip that takes you through the simple steps for loading and replacing textures or labels. More quick tips here: https://staging.keyshot.com/learning/quicktips/ Download and try KeyShot here: https://staging.keyshot.com/try/ Subscribe to our Quick...

Learn how to create dynamic lighting by applying images as pins using a simple process in the KeyShot HDR Editor. More quick tips here: https://staging.keyshot.com/learning/quicktips/ Download and try KeyShot here: https://staging.keyshot.com/try/ Subscribe to our...

Learn how to use samples effectively in KeyShot to create renders more efficiently without overtaxing your CPU cores. More quick tips here: https://staging.keyshot.com/learning/quicktips/ Download and try KeyShot here: https://staging.keyshot.com/try/ Subscribe to our...

Learn how to set up your KeyShot resource folders to a custom location, including a shared folder over a network or access it from a NAS drive. More quick tips here: https://staging.keyshot.com/learning/quicktips/ Download and try KeyShot here:...

Learn the best method for creating illuminated displays in KeyShot. Great to use with consumer product that use LCD's or glossy screens, laptop screens, tablet displays, digital cameras screens and more. More quick tips here:...

Get the details on creating a depth pass in KeyShot to create photorealistic Depth of Field (DoF) in Photoshop instead of rendering it in KeyShot. Learn what is a depth pass, how to set them up in KeyShot and finally how to work with the EXR file in Photoshop through...

This Quick Tip will Demonstrate how to use KeyShot's color management feature to ensure a consistent display of colors between the KeyShot realtime view, Adobe Photoshop and the web. More quick tips here: https://staging.keyshot.com/learning/quicktips/ Download and...

This quick tip shows how to use Groups in the KeyShot Scene Tree allowing you the ability to add parts to groups for better selection and organization of your parts for rendering and animation. More quick tips here: https://staging.keyshot.com/learning/quicktips/...

This KeyShot Quick Tip demonstrates how to utilize a virtual photo studio to essentially eliminate environment and camera set up time when working with a series of similar models in KeyShot.

See how quickly you can set-up various render passes, a KeyShot Pro feature, to assist with compositing images in post-processing.

This quick tip describes how to quickly center your model using different settings inside KeyShot. This allows have greater control over positioning your model, setting up different camera angles to have faster access to the views you need.

This quick tip describes the non-photorealistic (NPR) toon shader in KeyShot. This allows you to apply solid colors, solid shading and contours to your objects for a flat, cel shading appearance allowing you to create and deliver concepts or create high resolution...

This quick tip describes wood textures and takes a look at applying a procedural wood texture in KeyShot. We step through the available settings for the texture type including ring width, ring noise, axial noise, color noise, scale and color. The wood texture is just...

This quick tip describes the process of creating and applying an Ambient Occlusion (AO) pass to composite with your KeyShot rendering in Photoshop. Step through the environment settings, adjusting shadows in KeyShot, creating the HDR and combining in Photoshop to get...

This quick tip describes the process of creating and applying labels to cylindrical objects. Step through adding the label, setting mapping type and scale and using label setting to get the look you need.

This KeyShot quick tip explains how to use and apply the new and exclusive MOLD-TECH® texture materials now available in KeyShot 4. Once imported, simply drag and drop the material onto your object. The texture scales uniformly with the setting, giving you a...

This KeyShot Quick Tip shows you how to use the free plugins available for KeyShot. KeyShot plugins allow one-click transfer of your 3D data from 3ds Max, Creo, Pro/ENGINEER, Rhinoceros, SolidWorks and SketchUp.

This KeyShot Quick Tip shows you how to create and apply a tire sidewall texture quickly and easily in KeyShot.

See how to animate lights in KeyShot to create dramatic lighting effects.

How to use an opacity map as a label for Spot UV and Foil printing. Especially useful for packaging design and other paper products.

If you would like a nice view and proper reflections from outside your window, you'll want to see this KeyShot quick tip that covers a quick and convenient way to add and adjust the backplate image you want to see through interior windows.

Learn how to apply labels to transparent materials quickly and easily in KeyShot.

This KeyShot Quick Tip shows you how to create animated exploded views quickly and easily in KeyShot.

This KeyShot Quick Tip shows you how to create and apply a spun texture for your 3d model quickly and easily in KeyShot. Works great for watches and other electronics devices with displays or spun finish.

This KeyShot Quick Tip shows you how to create and apply cloudy plastic material to your 3D model quickly and easily in KeyShot.

This KeyShot Quick Tip shows you how to create and apply transparent materials to your model quickly and easily in KeyShot.

This KeyShot Quick Tip shows you how to create and duplicate animated models quickly and easily in KeyShot.

This KeyShot Quick Tip shows you how to create and apply an embossed logo to your model quickly and easily in KeyShot.

This KeyShot Quick Tip shows you how to create and apply an emissive lighting material to quickly and easily create light sources and glowing objects in KeyShot.

This KeyShot Quick Tip shows you how to create and apply frosted materials to your 3D models quickly and easily in KeyShot.

This KeyShot Quick Tip shows you how to create and apply a tire sidewall texture quickly and easily in KeyShot.

This KeyShot Quick Tip shows you how to create and apply ground reflections quickly and easily in KeyShot.

This KeyShot Quick Tip shows you how to create and apply seamless textures from photographs quickly and easily inside KeyShot.