Creating a tree using Megascans maps

C4D/Octane tutorial

In The Plant Factory, realistic looking trees can be created with a few nodes and appropriate parameters. Megascans maps add realism.

What you will need to complete this tutorial

Software

This tutorial uses the following apps:

  • Photoshop CC (functions: puppet warp and content-aware fill)
  • The Plant Factory 
    You can download it on the Bentley Systems website. They are no longer developed and available for free.
  • Cinema 4D
  • Octane Render

Megascans is now part of Fab. You can download a free bracken fern map to practice.

Resources