Uploaded April 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, I wanted to share with you the update for the VFX Nodes (version 1.7).
To download the update, be sure to head over to our blog! (link below).
In the last update we had added the Glitch Node and many of you guys seemed to like it. Some have also made some suggestions which I am still looking to implement in the future.
In this update, it's mainly just maintenance and small improvements such as adding a Shortcut Menu for the nodes, removing the unused Color input values (you know those annoying boxes along side the Movie clip/mask inputs) and other minor changes.
For those of you who have experienced the Missing Panel Bug, will be happy to know that it has been fixed and you should have no more problems (at least from that bug).
If you guys come across anything you think should be addressed, you can always drop a comment on one of my videos or head over to our facebook Group.
I hope you are finding this add-on helpful, and as always thanks for watching!.
Links-
Blog Post: darkfallblender.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_8.html
Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/darkfallblender
Twitter: twitter.com/DarkfallStudios
In this video, I wanted to share with you the update for the VFX Nodes (version 1.7).
To download the update, be sure to head over to our blog! (link below).
In the last update we had added the Glitch Node and many of you guys seemed to like it. Some have also made some suggestions which I am still looking to implement in the future.
In this update, it's mainly just maintenance and small improvements such as adding a Shortcut Menu for the nodes, removing the unused Color input values (you know those annoying boxes along side the Movie clip/mask inputs) and other minor changes.
For those of you who have experienced the Missing Panel Bug, will be happy to know that it has been fixed and you should have no more problems (at least from that bug).
If you guys come across anything you think should be addressed, you can always drop a comment on one of my videos or head over to our facebook Group.
I hope you are finding this add-on helpful, and as always thanks for watching!.
Links-
Blog Post: darkfallblender.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_8.html
Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/darkfallblender
Twitter: twitter.com/DarkfallStudios
![Blender Python Scripting Tutorial : 5 Scripting Tips for Beginners [learn python for beginners]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pfhht_67x3k/mqdefault.jpg "Blender Python Scripting Tutorial : 5 Scripting Tips for Beginners [learn python for beginners]
In this Blender Python Scripting Tutorial, I wanted to share with you 5 things I think will help when writing your scripts / add-ons. Some of these tips you may already know, some of them you might not.
Looking to learn Python for beginners? You are in the right place. Be sure to check out the Scripting Playlist!.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:25 - Blender Docs
1:24 - Python console
4:30 - Built-in Templates
5:40 - Properties Toolbar (ctrl + T)
9:45 - Edit Source
There are many Additional tools that can be used in order to improve the Text editor and if you guys are interested, I will be doing a video on more advanced tools for the text editor.
I hope you find this Blender Python Scripting Tutorial helpful and as always, thanks for watching!..
Blender api : https://docs.blender.org/api/current/index.html
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/darkfallblender/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DarkfallStudios")
![Blender Compositing VFX Tutorial : Fantasy Fireflies [Boids Particle System]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/pnTs3PD2fBE/mqdefault.jpg "Blender Compositing VFX Tutorial : Fantasy Fireflies [Boids Particle System]
In this Blender Compositing VFX Tutorial. We will be creating a fantasy style shot similar to something we have done previously. This time, we will be using a Live Action Shot instead of a fully CG environment.
We will be using the Boids Physics Type for our Particle System and with a few tweaks we can achieve something really cool. Once you are happy with the Motion you can Bake and move on to Compositing.
For some added Variation and Interest, we add a keyframe for the strength value for each of the Fireflies and then add a Modifier to make the Light Flicker.
Using the Graph editor, not only can get get a cool flickering effect but with a simple adjustment we can get a whole bunch of variations.
You can then Render out a PNG image sequence then composite it all together in post or just continue on and add your final touches.
If you make something awesome with the Boids be sure to post a link in the comments below or post a link in our Facebook Group.
Hopefully you guys enjoyed this Blender Compositing VFX Tutorial and as always thanks for watching.
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/darkfallblender
Video: https://pixabay.com/en/videos/sunset-lake-woman-landscape-water-17932/")
![[Review] Gadget Discovery Club](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/q1oV1YUkLhM/mqdefault.jpg "[Review] Gadget Discovery Club
This week we will be reviewing the Monthly Subscription Box by the Gadget Discovery Club. (Thanks to the guys at the Gadget Discovery Club for sending us this box to review!)
Monthly subscription boxes are certainly fun but there are so many out there it becomes hard to choose just one. (I will be reviewing more Subscription boxes in the future so be sure to comment with your suggestions!).
Also be sure to check out our Blog post here: https://darkfallblender.blogspot.com/2019/04/monthly-subscription-box-review-gadget.html")
![Blender Compositing Tutorial: How to turn People into Ghosts [VFX]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/r7wcTpswywk/mqdefault.jpg "Blender Compositing Tutorial: How to turn People into Ghosts [VFX]
In this weeks Blender Compositing VFX Tutorialwe will be turning someone into a Ghostly Companion in How to turn people into ghosts using Blender 2.8 (this effect can also be done in Blender 2.79).
First we will create a Mask around the person we wish to turn into a Ghost. I recommend taking more time with the masking then I did, your shots look much cleaner with better Masks.
Then in the compositing, we can save time by Appending a Super Node that we created previously.
Though if you have not created a Super Node you can either check out our previous blog post here, or follow along in the Video where we create a quick Super Node to add a fake background (in place of the ghost).
Then with the help of a couple of mix nodes we can add our Ghostly Companion.
When downloading clips like this, its often hard to get something perfect (Though if you do want to use this clip, you can find the link in the blog post).
For example, we could also replicate the missing part of the man (that being, part of his right shoulder, his neck and some parts of his ears).
If I was creating this shot for myself and had direction over the scene. I would prefer to shoot the man on the bench, alone. Then shoot the woman in front of a Green screen.
This would ensure that we see all of the man through the ghost.
We could recreate most of the man in the Node Editor, and a couple of masks. We would need to add a fake body, neck and ears, before the Ghost effect. From the tests I tried, they looked okay but I hope you guys get the idea and are able to find use for this effect.
If you do create something be sure to post a link in our Facebook group!.
I hope you found this Blender VFX Tutorial helpful and happy compositing!
Links-
Blog Post: https://darkfallblender.blogspot.com/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/darkfallblender")
