Re: Extreme PBR 2.0 Addon For Blender 2.8
Keena Wiegert
How to Use Extreme PBR 2.0 Addon for Blender 2.8
Extreme PBR 2.0 is an addon for Blender 2.8 that allows you to import and manage hundreds of PBR materials with ease. PBR stands for Physically Based Rendering, which means that the materials are realistic and consistent under different lighting conditions. With Extreme PBR 2.0, you can create stunning scenes and models in Blender with just a few clicks.
In this article, we will show you how to install and use Extreme PBR 2.0 addon for Blender 2.8, and some of the features and benefits of this addon.
How to Install Extreme PBR 2.0 Addon for Blender 2.8
To install Extreme PBR 2.0 addon for Blender 2.8, you need to purchase it from the Blender Market. The addon costs $29, but you can use the code "cgmatter" for a 20% discount[^1^]. After purchasing, you will receive a zip file containing the addon and the libraries of materials.
To install the addon, follow these steps:
- Open Blender 2.8 and go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons.
- Click on Install and locate the zip file of the addon (Extreme_PBR_2.0_addon_for_Blender_2.8.rar).
- Select the zip file and click on Install Add-on.
- Enable the addon by checking the box next to Node: Extreme PBR Combo.
- Click on Save Preferences and close the window.
To install the libraries of materials, follow these steps:
- Unzip the libraries zip files (Extreme_PBR_2_Library_1.zip, Extreme_PBR_2_Library_2.zip, etc.) to a folder of your choice.
- In Blender, go to File > External Data > Find Missing Files.
- Select the folder where you unzipped the libraries and click on Find Missing Files.
- Wait for Blender to find and link all the materials to the addon.
How to Use Extreme PBR 2.0 Addon for Blender 2.8
To use Extreme PBR 2.0 addon for Blender 2.8, you need to have a mesh object selected in Object Mode. Then, you can access the addon panel by pressing N on your keyboard and going to the Extreme PBR Combo tab.
The addon panel has four sections: Materials, UV Mapping, Shader Maker, and Videomaker.
Materials
The Materials section is where you can browse and apply the materials from the libraries. You can filter the materials by category (such as Metal, Wood, Stone, etc.), or by name using the search bar. You can also create your own categories by clicking on the + button next to Category.
To apply a material to your object, simply click on the thumbnail of the material. You can also preview the material by hovering over it with your mouse cursor. The material will be applied to your object using a Principled BSDF shader node with all the maps (such as Diffuse, Normal, Roughness, Metallic, Specular, and Displacement) connected automatically.
You can adjust some parameters of the material using the sliders below the thumbnails, such as Scale, Rotation, Offset, Strength, and Mix Factor. You can also enable or disable some maps using the checkboxes below them.
UV Mapping
The UV Mapping section is where you can control the rotation, scale, and position of the UV mapping of your object directly from the panel. You can use this section to fine-tune how your material looks on your object without going into Edit Mode or UV Editing Mode.
You can adjust some parameters of the UV mapping using the sliders below them, such as U Scale, V Scale, U Rotation, V Rotation, U Offset, and V Offset
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