![[Darkfall Live Stream 003] Fireflies Vfx Shot (Blender: Particle System and Node Editor) @DarkfallBlender](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SwwoMfBwspY/hqdefault.jpg)
Uploaded March 2019 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this Live Stream we will be looking at creating a very simple Particle System to add some "Fireflies" or "Glowflies" or what ever to our shot.. We have done something similar in a previous tutorial but this time we are using Live Action Footage instead of a fully CG scene.
Once we are happy with the Particle System we can then either, Render out the Fireflies then add them to our Footage in post (Which I prefer to do) or you can compose your shot from there and when you are happy with it, Render it out.
At the End I will go back and make some adjustments and make the fireflies look more unique but if you are happy with your result be sure to post your work in our Facebook Group!..
Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/darkfallblender
In this Live Stream we will be looking at creating a very simple Particle System to add some "Fireflies" or "Glowflies" or what ever to our shot.. We have done something similar in a previous tutorial but this time we are using Live Action Footage instead of a fully CG scene.
Once we are happy with the Particle System we can then either, Render out the Fireflies then add them to our Footage in post (Which I prefer to do) or you can compose your shot from there and when you are happy with it, Render it out.
At the End I will go back and make some adjustments and make the fireflies look more unique but if you are happy with your result be sure to post your work in our Facebook Group!..
Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/darkfallblender
![[Darkfall Live Stream 003] Fireflies Vfx Shot (Blender: Particle System and Node Editor)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SwwoMfBwspY/mqdefault.jpg "[Darkfall Live Stream 003] Fireflies Vfx Shot (Blender: Particle System and Node Editor)
In this Live Stream we will be looking at creating a very simple Particle System to add some Fireflies or Glowflies or what ever to our shot.. We have done something similar in a previous tutorial but this time we are using Live Action Footage instead of a fully CG scene.
Once we are happy with the Particle System we can then either, Render out the Fireflies then add them to our Footage in post (Which I prefer to do) or you can compose your shot from there and when you are happy with it, Render it out.
At the End I will go back and make some adjustments and make the fireflies look more unique but if you are happy with your result be sure to post your work in our Facebook Group!..
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/darkfallblender")
![[3D Printing] How to Print Suzanne (Blender, Cura)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TGwtgtEfHLc/mqdefault.jpg "[3D Printing] How to Print Suzanne (Blender, Cura)
In the last Video we reviewed the E3D Nano Printer and we used the Suzanne Monkey Head for our First Print.
In this video we will be looking at preparing the Model for printing using Blender then saving it out as an STL. Then using Cura we will slice and Add G-Code to the file and then finally printing it out.
The print needs cleaning and painting but overall I am happy with how it turned out.
I hope you guys enjoyed this video and as always thanks for watching!.
If you want to pick up this 3d Printer check out the Link here: https://www.gearbest.com/3d-printers-3d-printer-kits/pp_009713953084.html?wid=1433363&lkid=18255307
(Note, this is an affiliate link. Gearbest will give me a small percentage as a referral fee so not only will you get your 3d Printer but you will also be helping this Channel at no extra cost.)
Links:
Blog Post: https://darkfallblender.blogspot.com/2019/03/left-suzanne-model-right-suzanne-3d.html
Facebook Group- www.facebook.com/groups/darkfallblender
Suzanne Model(.blend) https://www.blendswap.com/blends/view/93061")
![Blender Python Tutorial : How to Display Info Messages [learn python for beginners]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TgQ9ahMuDMw/mqdefault.jpg "Blender Python Tutorial : How to Display Info Messages [learn python for beginners]
In this learn python for beginners video, we will be looking at how we can print/display info/error messages.
Looking to learn Python for beginners? You are in the right place. Be sure to check out the Scripting Playlist!.
This can be used for a number of different things. From debugging your own work to displaying an error or info message to the user.
To do this is rather simple and if you want to follow along you can find the template script in our blog here: https://darkfallblender.blogspot.com/2020/12/blender-python-tutorial-how-to-display.html
Displaying messages to the user can be really useful, especially if your add-on is context sensitive. You can quickly let the user know what they are doing wrong and inform then what they need to do.
I hope you find this Blender Python Tutorial helpful and as always thanks for watching!")
![Blender Python Tutorial : Property Subtypes and Password Protection [learn python for beginners]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/V-Bwg7O49ys/mqdefault.jpg "Blender Python Tutorial : Property Subtypes and Password Protection [learn python for beginners]
In this Blender Python Tutorial, we will be taking a look at some different Subtypes for our Properties like Password Protection and more!.
Looking to learn Python for beginners? You are in the right place. Be sure to check out the Scripting Playlist!.
Simply by changing the subtype of a property can change how the property is displayed on a panel or dialog box.
In the previous video you may have seen how we changed a simple Float Vector Property into a Color (with alpha) input. If you want to follow along, you can download the template script from our blog: https://darkfallblender.blogspot.com/2020/08/blender-python-tutorial-property.html
Within custom properties we can define many different arguments such as the Name, description and so on. In this example we want to focus one one argument in particular and that is the subtype. Using the Python Console we can not only find what arguments we can use but also what subtypes and more.
You will find that some subtypes are useful for certain situations and depending on what option or value you want to display, the choice will vary.Thanks to the String Subtype,
I also wanted to show you a quick way to password protect your operations or options. You could take it further and add more features to it.
I hope you found this Blender Python Tutorial helpful and as always thanks for watching!.")
![[Review] PowerDirector 17 - CyberLink](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/W13agbeJ_3w/mqdefault.jpg "[Review] PowerDirector 17 - CyberLink
Today we look at the Video Editing software - PowerDirector 17 by CyberLink, and I should say thanks to the guys over at CyberLink for sending us this Program to review.
Check out the blog post here : http://bit.ly/2wWKMCX
I found the PowerDirector 17 to be rather quite powerful and stocked full of features like Chroma Keying and even Motion Tracking. The PowerDirector 17 is a professional video editing software thats really simple to use.
It took me a few minuets to get my bearings but much like other programs, the Power Director has a nice and easy learning curve.
I was pleasantly surprised with how many features it came with, and found many useful tools like Precut, Title Designer and the Video Collage Designer.
We only looked at a few pretty cool features and there are tons more to check out. you can download a Trial Version of the PowerDirector 17 and explore these awesome tools yourself or if you want to buy the full version you can use the link below.
PowerDirector website : http://bit.ly/Darkfall_PDR17
Cyberlink Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/CyberLinkChannel
The guys at CyberLink have also provided 10% off for you guys, just use the Code Darkfall
Over all, I enjoyed using the PowerDirector 17 and will certainly be using it more on my projects.
If you want to see more PowerDirector content, be sure to let us know in the comments below!.
Did you try the free trial?, let us know what you thought in the comments below.
I hope you guys enjoyed this review or at least found it helpful.
As always thanks for watching!.
(Note: The links provided are NOT affiliate links. I am not being paid for this review and these are my thoughts and opinions)")
