threejs-materials

Choosing the right Three.js material depends on your lighting needs: use MeshLambertMaterial for basic non-shiny surfaces, MeshStandardMaterial for realistic PBR rendering, and ShaderMaterial for custom visual effects. This Skill guides you through selecting and configuring the appropriate material type for your specific use case.

PBR materials like MeshStandardMaterial use physically based properties such as roughness and metalness for realistic lighting, while non-PBR materials like MeshPhongMaterial use simpler shading models. This Skill explains when to use each type for product previews, games, or architectural visuals.

Configure texture maps and envMap in Three.js by assigning map properties for color, roughness, and metalness, then setting the environment map for reflections. This Skill provides practical property tuning examples to achieve realistic or stylized looks in your web-based 3D scenes.

ShaderMaterial in Three.js allows you to write custom GLSL shaders for unique visual effects beyond standard PBR materials. This Skill covers shader customization patterns and how to integrate them with your scene's lighting strategy.

MeshStandardMaterial works with Three.js lighting but requires proper environment maps for accurate metalness reflections. This Skill helps you balance lighting strategy and performance considerations for web-based 3D scenes across different use cases.

Flat-looking Three.js materials often result from missing normal maps, incorrect roughness values, or absent environment maps. This Skill guides you through common property tuning issues and lighting strategies to achieve the intended visual quality.