Learn Blender Simulations the Right Way, 2nd Edition
eBook Details:
- Paperback: 412 pages
- Publisher: WOW! eBook; 2nd edition (April 28, 2025)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1836200056
- ISBN-13: 978-1836200055
eBook Description:
Learn Blender Simulations the Right Way, 2nd Edition: Transform your artistic vision into stunning, realistic simulations with Blender 4.0. Founder of BlenderMadeEasy, Stephen Pearson, will take your Blender skills to the next level by helping you create realistic simulations like fire, water, and explosions in this beginner-friendly illustrated guide.
Ready to unleash the power of visual effects? From explosive movie scenes to mind-bending game animations, this Learn Blender Simulations the Right Way, Second Edition pushes Blender 4.0+ beyond what you thought possible. Featuring a brand-new chapter on combining multiple simulations for a burning effect and updated guidance on rendering with EEVEE, this book takes your Blender expertise to new heights.
- Create a realistic campfire simulation with sparks and motion blur
- Simulate a chaotic explosion using smoke, fire, and particle effects
- Implement Fluid simulation for a waterfall with waves and foam
- Use the Soft Body system to simulate a sphere moving through obstacles
- Apply Cloth physics to animate a waving flag attached to a pole with ropes
- Master the Rigid Body system to create a Rube Goldberg machine-like animation
- Animate painting effects and raindrops using Dynamic Paint
- Combine multiple simulation effects to create a burning effect animation
While Blender excels in 3D modeling and animation, this guide focuses specifically on VFX, helping you master realistic simulations using EEVEE and Cycles. You’ll explore five physics-based simulations – Fluid, Rigid Body, Soft Body, Cloth, and Dynamic Paint – learning essential settings, troubleshooting techniques, and practical workflows. Through nine hands-on projects, including fire, waterfalls, and explosions, you’ll develop the skills to create stunning digital effects. Written by a VFX specialist who has taught thousands through best-selling courses, this Learn Blender Simulations the Right Way, 2nd Edition book will help you build an impressive portfolio of professional-quality VFX projects in Blender and bring your creative visions to life!