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Taking Blender to the Next Level

By : Ruan Lotter
Book Image

Taking Blender to the Next Level

By: Ruan Lotter

Overview of this book

If you're ready to start exploring the more advanced workflows and processes in Blender to create intricate 3D models, then Taking Blender to the Next Level is for you. This book focuses on a few different VFX-related workflows such as geometry nodes, organic modeling, 3D camera tracking, photogrammetry, sculpting, compositing, and physics simulations. You’ll learn how to use geometry nodes to create dynamic motion graphic scenes as well as perform 3D scanning of real-world objects using photogrammetry. You’ll also find out how to model, rig, and animate your own 3D characters from scratch. Next, you’ll progress to using simulations to break objects apart and then use cloth and hair simulations to add realism to your 3D creations. Finally, you’ll go over the final render settings and export your 3D animation masterpiece as a video. By the end of this Blender book, you’ll be able to model your own 3D characters, objects, and landscapes; rig, animate, and texture your characters; 3D track live-action footage; and composite your 3D characters into live-action scenes.
Table of Contents (19 chapters)
1
Part 1: Modeling, Materials, and Animation Workflows
10
Part 2: Let's Do Some Physics
14
Part 3: Match Moving and Compositing

Summary

Congratulations! You have created an amazing-looking hair simulation for your character with a great-looking shader! You should now have a good understanding of hair particles and how they interact with physics. Additionally, you have learned how to groom and style your character's hair to create interesting and custom looks for your characters. We have also looked at how you can bake your simulation to cache, which will save the simulation to memory. Finally, you learned how to create interesting-looking shaders for your character's hair.

Remember, the hair particle system can be used for so much more than just a character's hairstyle. You can use it to create grass, animal fur, facial hair, and more. You can even render objects instead of hair paths to create water droplets on glass, spikes on a shield, or even use it to scatter rocks and trees across a landscape.

In the next chapter, we will explore the exciting world of camera tracking or match moving...