This one is about creating a layered snowflake pattern. The Blender 2.4x video tutorial covers:
- Creating the snowflake pattern using simple poly-modeling techniques along with Blender's Mirror modifier and Spin tool
- Arranging the snowflakes using the Scatter and Drop script along with some manual tweaking
- Setting up render layers for compositing
- Using Blender's nodes to composite the render layers with added FX
- Adding colorful stars to the composited layers
- Adding a background image to the snowflake pattern
Resource File (ZIP file) Includes:
- two Blender 2.4x blend files for the basic setup
- the Scatter and Drop script (created by Roland Hess) along with a link to instructions on how to install python scripts. Normally, I would provide a link to a python script like this, but I couldn't find a working link to the file so I just included it in the download.
- some additional sample renders of similar snowflake patterns
- a copy of the background image used in the tutorial
nice tut!!
ReplyDeleteps: where may I find that dark theme?
Very good tutorial, as always, teaching Blender functions as well as the how-to... of the subject.
ReplyDeleteWorth following for move object centres and the power of RGB curves alone. Thank you.
Thanks!
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I use a modified theme called Dark that was in a build downloaded from graphicall.org. I can't remember which download, though.
I exported a copy of it. You can download it here:
http://www.blendernewbies.com/themes/Dark_theme_(modified).py
Also, you can find some more themes at:
http://www.graphicall.org/themes/
And, you can check out the "Pimp Your Blender" video tutorial to learn how to create/modify your own:
http://blendernewbies.blogspot.com/2007/12/video-tutorial-pimp-your-blender-learn.html
Hi! I would like to say I really appreciate your effort to post tutorials for newbies. I only know basics of blender but I rarely put it into practice. I realize that to accomplish my goals (ie. build environments for 3D virtual worlds) practice is key (modeling, texture, node composites, render, lighting, etc) SO MUCH! @-@ without your site I will have nothing to start with! So thanks again! :D
ReplyDeleteThanks! I like your artwork. I wish I could draw well, it makes doing 3d so much easier. I've been trying to spend some time each week developing my drawing skills.
ReplyDeleteIt is a very good tutorial and I am a fan design texture in blender! I appreciate this work very useful!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kernon for sharing your py: unfortunately I'm getting an Internal Server Error
ReplyDeleteTry right-clicking on it and saving it. If that doesn't work, I can put it in a zip file.
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ReplyDeleteThanks!
Thanks vor the tutorial ! Nice work as always!
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately I can't download the theme, either.
Here's a zip file of the theme.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.blendernewbies.com/themes/Dark_theme_(modified).zip
This was fantastic, Kernon! Initially I thought "snowflakes?!?", but you covered so many aspects of Blender so well. I especially liked your section on nodes.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to more.
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Thanks! I try to uncover Blender's features within the context of creating something, so there's usually (hopefully) more to learn than just the main topic of the tutorial.
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