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[ASSETS]: DYNAMIC METAL BENDING with Blender

Tutorial coming in a few minutes !In the meanwhile here you can download the example file of what is explained in the tutorial.I just figured out a new technique for dynamically bend metal in Blender!Its a different workflow compared to my car crash tutorial, but I like it a lot!It gives solid and stable results and is super easy and fast to setup.Download it and watch the tutorial in the next post!

[Original Projects] Self disintegration effect

At the link in this post you can download the original blender project file of the "self disintegration effect" video (of which the result is visible here https://youtu.be/STjCB13pTNQ If you want to recreate this effect, just follow the INFLATING HUMAN TUTORIAL (link here https://www.patreon.com/posts/blender-tutorial-72078170 Is the same exact workflow with just these differences:- added "edgesplit" modifier for tearing the body ...

Blender tutorial: INFLATING HUMAN VFX

How to create a VFX scene using real footage of yourself inflating like a baloon.Watch also part 1 at this link:https://youtu.be/W6YTo24wEIcOriginal files available for download in the patreon.

[ORIGINAL PROJECTS] Inflating human VFX

How to create the inflating human on real footage VFX.For now here you can download the original blender project files.Tutorial coming tomorrow (or friday maybe, its almost done)!(If you dont see the background you might have to re-link the folder containing the files (just go to file_external data_ Find missing files, and just find the folder containing all files.Also, the tutorial is requiring some extra days because Im a little bit sick today....

Blender tutorial: quickly create your digital sosia for VFX

When making VFX most of the time you need a digital version of the character in the movie. Here is the fastest way to create it taking advantage of AI.The tutorial is complete and covers also how to completely texture the model.Have fun!

Tutorial: VFX Set extension using gradients - Blender

It's set extension time!I already made a similar tutorial in the past ("you dont need a greenscreen") but the workflow in this one is literally different and more flexible for many reasons.In general Its all about inserting a real footage in a 3d environment in a convincing way, thats what we do!Original project, footage, textures used in the tutorial available for download in the level 2,3,4 of the patreon if you want to use those.Ha...

[ORIGINAL PROJECTS] VFX Set extension using gradients

Tomorrow will come a tutorial on how to create a VFX set extension using gradients.In the meanwhile at the link in this post you can download the original project with also the video used in the tutorial and all the textures, including the HDRI.Note: when you open the file you might see some purple elements: simply means that you have to re-link the correct textures folder. Which mean, go to File / External data / Find missing files [and select t...

[ASSET] THE MATRIX TRUCK - 3D model

At the link in this post you can download and use the 3d model of the truck that I created for my Matrix truck crash scene (which is visible on my youtube here https://youtu.be/Hv3ykBbr3po?t=23 )Notes:- the wheels look cubic just in the viewport, the subdivision will automaticly activate when you render (or you can turn it on also for the viewport if you prefer)- the container includes also all the shapekeys that you can animate for the deformati...

Blender Tutorial: A.I. motion capture fast and easy

Oh heck yes!Finally this technology is enough improved to give good results with easy!Basicly you simply shoot a video in which you make some movements, and using A.I. you can transfer that movement to a 3d character in Blender in just a matter of a few minutes!In the past years motion capture was possible only using expensive sensors / suites / technology that are also very high demanding in terms of time required / space needed for transportati...

Blender VFX tutorial: 3D Cleanplates / removing objects from videos [ method 1 ]

Hey!Here is a very powerful (and one of my favourite techniques) workflow that you need for visual effects in Blender for creating cleanplates or removing objects from real videos!Its a very common thing in cinema movies and its amazing that we can do it in Blender so easily.You can follow this tutorial using a video made by yourself, OR you can decide to use the same footage used in the video. In that case you can download it from tier 2,3,4 of ...

[ASSETS] Blender VFX: 3D Cleanplates and removing objects from videos (original footage)

WHAT IS THIS:Its a footage (converted in image sequence), that you can download from the link above. You can use this footage to exercise with the tutorial that will be out later today (or tomorrow?).WHAT IS THE TUTORIAL USEFUL FOR:The tutorial is about creating a 3D cleanplate, which is a very powerful thing for visual effects. For example lets suppose that you want to remove a subject from a real video, in which the camera is literally moving a...

ASSETS: Nuclear explosion VDB sequence + shader

At the link above here you can download a VDB sequence of a nuclear explosion that I made for you in these days!Its a 3d explosion that basicly you can import and use in all 3d softwares in the world, including Blender of course.HOW TO IMPORT THE EXPLOSION IN BLENDER:Simply press F3 and search for "import vdb", then select the entire vdb sequence.Also down here I attach a screenshot with my recommended shader and general Blender settings ...

[TUTORIAL] Visual Effects: putting CGI on water

One of the most fun VFX that you can do with some real footage on water like rivers, seas, oceans.If you want to use the same footage used in the tutorial, and also to see an example file, downalod the files here https://www.patreon.com/posts/69350574The tutorial will show how you can insert visual effects / CGI inside the water of a real footage with a turbulent river with waves.Personally I was always scared that one day somebody would have ask...

[original files] Visual effects on the water

At the link below you can download an example file + the footage of the tutorial that will come out tomorrow.The tutorial will show how you can insert visual effects / CGI inside the water of a real footage with a turbulent river with waves.Personally I was always scared that one day somebody would have asked this to me, and for this reason I decided to dig into it :DNote: this is not the usual tutorial about reflection on the water. The particul...

Fiat 500 driving in Venice - VFX making of

SO!This is me working on a visual effects scene, sharing with you at the same time the entire walkthrough the process.Kind of a tutorial including many tutorials in it, but I think "making of " is the right name for this category of videos (opinions/ideas on other names?)USEFUL LINKS- fiat 500 asset https://www.patreon.com/posts/67508215- tutorial on how to setup basic phisics simulations with carshttps://youtu.be/mci0vI4_jK0?si=iCF5fy3I8...

[original files] -Venice footage downloadable for practice

Tomorrow is coming for the patrons a new detailed tutorial / walkthrough / behind the scenes (I dont know how to call it at this point, since its not the classic tutorial focused on just 1 thing, it includes many concepts).It will show the entire process of creating a visual effects shot like the one spoilered in image above here, explained step by step.In the meanwhile you can DOWNLOAD the original video used in the tutorial in the link below, s...

Tutorial: car explosion- technique 2

Yup Im experimenting all the possible ways to explode stuff in Blender.Here is another different idea for car explosions with a non destructive / destruction workflow with awesome phisics on it!I call this workflow Particloth, because is a combination of particles solved into cloth simulation, and is very easy and fast to do!If you want to use the same car of the tutorial, the asset of the fiat 500 can be downloaded from the link here (needs acce...

[original projects] CAR EXPLOSION - technique 2

Another experiment with non-destructive / destruction workflow for car explosions!This time with a different workflow, I call it Particloth (particles+cloth solver).Huge news in this is the use of internal springs, which are amazing for destruction stuff.Tutorial incoming tomorrow!Note: when you open the file and play the animation you should see immediatly the car exploding, if that doesnt happen you have to simply re-address the cache (feel fre...

Tutorial: car explosion_ technique 1

Here is a very fast way for creating detailed car explosions in Blender!The workflow is non destructive and it can be really handy when you need car explosions really quickly, but still with a good level of details, quality and phisics.If you want to use the same car of the tutorial, the asset of the fiat 500 can be downloaded from the link here (needs access to level 2,3,4 of the patreon)https://www.patreon.com/posts/67508215(still a technique t...

[original projects] CAR EXPLOSION experiment

Im experimenting a lot with different ways for creating procedural exploding/disintegrating stuff in Blender.Here is an example file that you can download, will follow the tutorial this week.This technique is under development, but looking at the example file you can see how much potential it can have.The cool thing is that this technique is really fast to create and with a non-destructive workflow!Stay tuned for the tutorial.

ASSET: Fiat 500 car model for destruction

Da-da-daaaaaan!Huge news: in the link below you can DOWNLOAD this model of Fiat 500 that I just created in Blender!Its completely original and made by myself, and its appositly prepared for destruction purpose!Ensure to watch also the video that will follow on youtube today, explaining some hidden tricks in order to get the best out of this asset.You can use it in your projects, commercial or not. Just dont redistribute / sell the model.We are de...

Tutorial: an idea for music videos

An easy and powerful way of pulling out ideas for music videos.Stay tuned this month, I have great plans for destruction stuff!

Tutorial: multi level destruction on a house!

Thanks to Lightfilms (Tom) for giving me the idea for this tutorial!This is one of my core tutorials that I will always suggest if you are looking to improve your destruction simulations to the next level.Lets see how to destroy a house that is composed of different parts (some parts of wood, some of rocks, some of rooftiles, etc.. ) and more importantly, a cool trick to connect all of them togheter rather then having separated objects!Useful LIN...

ASSETS: a cabin ready for complex multi-destruction

At the link down here you can download an asset ready for destruction!Its a simple cabin, but is composed of many different parts. I created it for you in order to exercise easily with the tutorial that will arrive tomorrow.I especially prepared this cabin for destruction simulation, which means that its splitted into the different parts (walls, window, roof, columns, etc ) and I already have done all the geometry check and fixes needed in order ...

Blender tutorial: preparing complex objects for destruction + all common problems fixes

Useful links:rbdlab addon for blenderhttps://blendermarket.com/products/rbdlab?ref=450the free model of the house used in this tutorial:https://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/3d-large-medieval-house-model/1078680SO!I wanted to make this tutorial since long time ago!Because I see 90 % of people struggling when trying to destroy something more elaborated then the default cube or a sphere.And In most cases people gives up, and everytime I would like t...

[ORIGINAL PROJECT AND ASSET] Preparing complex objects for destruction simulations

Hi!Im very happy to announce a tutorial that is coming tomorrow (or after tomorrow), in which Im showing you precious informations that can be helpful to fix the majority of problems with destruction simulations with complex objects!Hits me to see people destroying only the default cube, and I actually see that the majority of problems can be fixed with just the steps that I will show you tomorrow.So I thought its time to collect all the informat...

The point of contact in Visual Effects

Here is a hot argument in which I keep seeing people making mistakes!Useful things to be aware of when making greenscreen shots and VFX in general.

.blend example file: flying fleet

In the link down here you can download an example file of a flying fleet generated in blender, like I did in the video of the flying gondolas in Venice!You may have to play the animation from frame zero in order to see it of course

tutorial: driving a flying fleet

Here is a fun way to lead your fleet of : boats? spaceships? airplanes? gondolas?Example file downloadable also in the tier 2-3-4

Tutorial: how to deal with complex shots for camera tracking

[note: the image sequence used in the tutorial can be downloaded from the patreon tier 2,3,4]Here is the hardcore version of camera tracking: how to deal with it when everything looks like simply not working, what to do to get that solve result lower then 0.5.Plus: I give you my opinion about using external softwares for tracking.