Creating a MOTION TRAIL with Frozen Copies in Blender Simulation Nodes @Xan3D

Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

Discover how to use Blender Geometry Nodes and Simulation Nodes to create a trail of frozen snapshots of a moving object or character. This technique captures each step of the motion, producing a dynamic, photo-like effect where multiple copies follow the path of the original animation.

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00:00 Intro
00:13 Download your character in Mixamo
01:28 Import FBX animation
01:38 Loop character animation walking forward
05:12 Apply the same Geometry Nodes
06:11 Creating copies of your character
07:20 Lifetime: deleting copies
11:47 Steps: show more space between copies
14:46 Change color based on Lifetime
17:52 Show the original character all the time

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