# photo-studio-material-node-editor-tutorial

> Explore the advanced Material Node Editor to design complex textures and effects like jade, vintage wood, and metallic paint. Simplify workflows with smart features. Start designing today!

- **URL**: https://www.coohom.com/helpcenter/photo-studio-material-node-editor-tutorial
- **Locale**: en_US
- **Updated**: 2026-08-21

## Content

**Function Overview**
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* The Material Node Editor is an advanced material editing tool. By combining nodes, you can flexibly create a wide variety of complex material effects to meet diverse material needs in studio scenes. The following effects can be achieved:

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| Material Type  | Reference Images                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ||||
| SSS            | ![](//qhstatic-sg-s3.coohom.com/yuntai/image/jpeg/1775646159802/0494DA40AA3855CE550382BAD7A1EF0D.png) Jade | ![](//qhstatic-sg-s3.coohom.com/yuntai/image/png/1787210476320/2B22ECC428AA7C9AEB96AC6721532794.png) Juice | ![](//qhstatic-sg-s3.coohom.com/yuntai/image/jpeg/1775646191638/A8DFE087400020C0CBAFCCF8BEB777A2.png) Candle | ![](//qhstatic-sg-s3.coohom.com/yuntai/image/png/1787210476294/4E8354637FAF4D7C985FC665B654390F.png) Silicone |
| Dirt Material  | ![](//qhstatic-sg-s3.coohom.com/yuntai/image/jpeg/1775646230816/960E004599B548295F290F5711418DD1.png) Aged Wood Furniture                                                                                              || ![](//qhstatic-sg-s3.coohom.com/yuntai/image/png/1787210476308/5FB3EEAEFB414761EC3C0F22DA4BDFA7.png) Vintage Hardware                                                                                                       ||
| Blend Material | ![](//qhstatic-sg-s3.coohom.com/yuntai/image/jpeg/1775646269620/8CC9342B399182D9718372897469FEE1.png) Suede                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         ||||
| Metallic Paint | ![](//qhstatic-sg-s3.coohom.com/yuntai/image/jpeg/1787210476599/99BD776D020A037CB254954AFA16431E.jpg) Car Paint                                                                                                        || ![](//qhstatic-sg-s3.coohom.com/yuntai/image/jpeg/1775646291900/AA13C6921D21FD484122CD8623A897E7.png) Matte Metal                                                                                                           ||
| Anisotropy     | ![](//qhstatic-sg-s3.coohom.com/yuntai/image/png/1787210476382/0CC07ADE5ACADA877C8686052FAC5584.png) Metallic Highlight                                                                                                || ![](//qhstatic-sg-s3.coohom.com/yuntai/image/jpeg/1775646327094/F30C697C8AA14032EDA36C76D2564046.png) CD Pattern Metal                                                                                                      ||

For Users
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* All Photo Studio Users

Feature Details
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* Access: In the **Object** panel, go to the **Material** tab and click **Enter the material node editor**to open the editing interface.

![](//qhstatic-sg-s3.coohom.com/image/png/1787210930609/A8CEBABD0663ECBAEEE7516DF7A7D2B5.png)

![](//qhstatic-sg-s3.coohom.com/image/png/1787211021177/A8CEBABD0663ECBAEEE7516DF7A7D2B5.png)

* In the editor, right-click to quickly bring up a list of node types, making it easy to add the nodes you need and speed up your workflow.
* The **Auto Layout** feature in the top toolbar automatically organizes your node graph. When you have many nodes and a cluttered layout, simply click this to tidy up the editing interface.

⚠️ Notes
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* Complex materials do not currently support keyframe animation.
* Displacement and Fur cannot be used simultaneously.

* The Material Node Editor supports real-time auto-saving; no manual save is required.