
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...
2022-09-27 14:30:00 +0000 UTC
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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 2022-09-24 18:33:11 +0000 UTC
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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/W6YTo24wEIc
Original files available for download in the patreon.
2022-09-16 19:28:32 +0000 UTC
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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 g...
2022-09-14 11:14:41 +0000 UTC
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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!
2022-09-07 12:27:43 +0000 UTC
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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 convinci...
2022-08-25 12:23:19 +0000 UTC
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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...
2022-08-24 15:58:57 +0000 UTC
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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 wh...
2022-08-23 14:35:48 +0000 UTC
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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 y...
2022-08-11 10:14:49 +0000 UTC
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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.
2022-08-03 18:21:01 +0000 UTC
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WHAT IS THIS:
Its a footage (converted in image sequence), that you can dow...
2022-08-03 14:28:02 +0000 UTC
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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 worl...
2022-08-02 16:18:02 +0000 UTC
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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...
2022-07-21 17:35:43 +0000 UTC
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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 ...
2022-07-20 19:23:28 +0000 UTC
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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?)
2022-07-14 21:03:02 +0000 UTC
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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...
2022-07-13 20:10:12 +0000 UTC
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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 ...
2022-07-06 09:21:23 +0000 UTC
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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 tom...
2022-07-05 09:44:33 +0000 UTC
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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, t...
2022-06-23 10:57:32 +0000 UTC
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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 poten...
2022-06-21 20:02:39 +0000 UTC
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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...
2022-06-08 12:12:15 +0000 UTC
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An easy and powerful way of pulling out ideas for music videos.
Stay tuned this month, I have great plans for destruction stuff!
2022-06-01 09:25:52 +0000 UTC
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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 o...
2022-05-24 10:41:54 +0000 UTC
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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...
2022-05-23 16:29:51 +0000 UTC
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Useful links:
rbdlab addon for blender
https://blendermarket.com/products/rbdlab?ref=450
the free model of the house used in this tutorial:
2022-05-16 11:05:27 +0000 UTC
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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 cu...
2022-05-15 17:12:30 +0000 UTC
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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.
2022-05-10 08:05:45 +0000 UTC
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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
2022-05-03 09:21:15 +0000 UTC
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Here is a fun way to lead your fleet of : boats? spaceships? airplanes? gondolas?
Example file downloadable also in the tier 2-3-4
2022-05-03 09:13:53 +0000 UTC
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[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 opi...
2022-04-29 14:44:59 +0000 UTC
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