Blender BOOLEAN MODIFIER Tutorial - Cut Holes, Combine Objects, and More! @TheCGEssentials

The CG Essentials In this video, learn to use the boolean modifier in Blender. This modifier is used to edit shapes by interacting them with other shapes, allowing you to cut holes, combine objects, and much more!

MORE BLENDER MODIFIER TUTORIALS
youtube.com/watch?v=g3DFxH0N7U0&list=PL0LADxPpmXN6jgR3wLzPia4_64Hz4gE3H

The blender Boolean modifier is a tool designed to let you cut objects using other objects.

This can be very helpful for cutting holes, creating shapes, adding details, and much more.

There are a number of different add-ons that extend this functionality even further.

At its simplest, all you need to use the Boolean modifier is a base shape and a cutter shape. The base shape is the shape you want to cut, and the shape you’re going to apply the modifier to. Then, you can set the shape intersecting your object as the object you’re going to use to cut your base shape.

One thing you might want to think about doing is changing the way your cut object is drawn. You can adjust this by going into the object settings and adjusting the draw type to wire frame. That way it won’t block your view of what the object you’re cutting looks like.

Notice that this cut is live, and adjusts whenever you move the object around.

One of the other cool things about this modifier is that you can also apply modifiers to your object without applying the original Boolean modifier as long as they’re below the original Boolean modifier in the stack.

Notice that there are 3 different kinds of operations that you can use when working with Booleans – there’s the difference, which will remove material where the 2nd object intersects the first.

There’s the union, which will actually combine the two objects into a single object.

Finally, there’s the intersect, which will only leave the material where the 2 objects intersect each other.

Note – you can still use the subsurf modifier, just make sure to use it BEFORE you use the Boolean modifier.

updated 4 years ago

Blender BOOLEAN MODIFIER Tutorial - Cut Holes, Combine Objects, and More!

The CG Essentials 2020-04-13 | In this video, learn to use the boolean modifier in Blender. This modifier is used to edit shapes by interacting them with other shapes, allowing you to cut holes, combine objects, and much more!

MORE BLENDER MODIFIER TUTORIALS
youtube.com/watch?v=g3DFxH0N7U0&list=PL0LADxPpmXN6jgR3wLzPia4_64Hz4gE3H

The blender Boolean modifier is a tool designed to let you cut objects using other objects.

This can be very helpful for cutting holes, creating shapes, adding details, and much more.

There are a number of different add-ons that extend this functionality even further.

At its simplest, all you need to use the Boolean modifier is a base shape and a cutter shape. The base shape is the shape you want to cut, and the shape you’re going to apply the modifier to. Then, you can set the shape intersecting your object as the object you’re going to use to cut your base shape.

One thing you might want to think about doing is changing the way your cut object is drawn. You can adjust this by going into the object settings and adjusting the draw type to wire frame. That way it won’t block your view of what the object you’re cutting looks like.

Notice that this cut is live, and adjusts whenever you move the object around.

One of the other cool things about this modifier is that you can also apply modifiers to your object without applying the original Boolean modifier as long as they’re below the original Boolean modifier in the stack.

Notice that there are 3 different kinds of operations that you can use when working with Booleans – there’s the difference, which will remove material where the 2nd object intersects the first.

There’s the union, which will actually combine the two objects into a single object.

Finally, there’s the intersect, which will only leave the material where the 2 objects intersect each other.

Note – you can still use the subsurf modifier, just make sure to use it BEFORE you use the Boolean modifier.

AMAZING Stylized Mountains and Terrain in Blender with TerraPaint!

The CG Essentials 2024-08-02 | In this video, we check out Terra Paint, an add-on for Blender that contains a large collection of stylized terrains and mountains, as well as tools for creating very cool looking images from those objects!

CHECK OUT TERRA PAINT
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/TerraPaint
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Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
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Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
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Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

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0:00 - Intro
0:11 - Where to find Terra Paint
1:52 - How to set up Terra Paint in Blender
3:07 - Asset Library Overview
4:22 - Example models
5:56 - Adding assets to Blender
7:06 - Lightweight clouds
7:35 - How to use the fog shader
9:33 - Using the forest creation tools
12:00 - Shrinkwrapping forests to objects

Amazing REALISTIC Cities in Blender with The City Generator!

The CG Essentials 2024-07-30 | In this video, we check out a Blender Add-On that can create amazing realistic cities in Blender with a single click!

CHECK OUT THE CITY GENERATOR
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/CityGenerator
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Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:11 - Where to find the city generator
1:26 - Setting up The City Generator in Blender
2:10 - Adding a city to custom faces
2:50 - How to generate a city and see the textures
3:45 - City Building geometry settings overview
4:36 - Randomizing building heights
5:52 - Using geometry to affect the size and shape of your city and buildings
7:06 - How it looks rendered
8:50 - Randomizing building shapes
11:09 - Adjusting roof objects
11:45 - Adjusting ground floor/first level
12:00 - Customizing streets
13:10 - Adding a traffic simulation
14:30 - Material customization
15:26 - Night scene settings

Blender 4.2 is MISSING ADD-ONS? Where did they go?

The CG Essentials 2024-07-22 | In this video, learn where to find some of the more popular add-ons for Blender, like A.N.T Landscapes, Extra Objects, Extra Curves, and more!

BLENDER EXTENSIONS WEBSITE
https://extensions.Blender.org

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Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

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The EASIEST WAY To Create Crowds in Blender Just Got Better! (Procedural Crowds Pro)

The CG Essentials 2024-07-19 | In this video, we check out the new and upgraded version of Procedural Crowds, Procedural Crowds Pro!

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Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

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0:00 - Introduction
0:41 - Where to find Procedural Crowds
1:00 - Free vs. Pro version comparison
1:26 - How to install and set up Procedural Crowds
2:27 - Adding a crowd to Blender
3:40 - IMPORTANT - Update Crowd Count Button
4:26 - Changing specific models in your crowds
5:22 - Replacing a single character
6:10 - New feature - Complements (Variations)
8:13 - Teams feature for custom colors
9:36 - New Crowd Type - Groups
10:56 - New Crowd Type - Random Paths
12:51 - New Feature - Attract/Avoid Crowd

Blender 4.2 is HERE and its HUGE! Whats New?

The CG Essentials 2024-07-18 | In this video, we check out some of the amazing new features in Blender 4.2, including the new and improved Eevee realtime renderer!

CHECK OUT BLENDER 4.2
blender.org

BLENDER 4.2 RELEASE NOTE FEATURE POST
blender.org/download/releases/4-2

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Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
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Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

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0:00 - Introduction
0:11 - Blender 4.2 Detailed release post
1:04 - Eevee UPGRADED!
1:28 - Eevee Realtime Lighting/Shadows
2:40 - Eevee Displacement
4:30 - Other Eevee Improvements
5:15 - Eevee Limitations
5:33 - Cycles improvements
6:25 - New Blender Extension Manager
9:06 - How to Drag and Drop Extensions
9:49 - Khronos Tone Mapper
10:29 - Geometry node improvements
10:52 - Wait for Click tools
11:45 - Other improvements

The BEST Rock Creation Tool for Blender? (Rock Master Tools Tutorial)

The CG Essentials 2024-07-11 | In this video, we check out Rock Master tools - an add-on for Blender for working with rocks! It includes a library of pre-created rocks, a library of rock materials, and a geometry node

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Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:11 - Where to find Rock Master Tools
1:29 - Adding the assets to your asset library
2:15 - Rock Assets - how to use
3:17 - Geometry node rock creation tools
4:52 - How to make the geometry node rock objects the correct scale
6:52 - How to add a rock material to the geometry node objects
7:40 - Rock materials - shaders vs materials
8:40 - Using the rock scatter geometry node
9:38 - Scattering rocks using weight painting
10:07 - Material settings
10:57 - Mixing rock materials with the rock mix shader node

Potters Touch Add-On: The Ultimate CLAY TEXTURE Tool for Blender?

The CG Essentials 2024-06-28 | In this video, we check out the new Potter's Touch add-on for Blender - a collection of 26 realistic PBR textures for creating clay models in Blender!

CHECK OUT POTTER'S TOUCH
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/PottersTouch
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CHECK OUT REAL WOOD TEXTURES
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City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

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0:00 - Introduction
0:11 - Where to find Potter's Touch
1:24 - Using Potter's Touch Clay Materials
2:13 - Roughness and Reflective Sheen
2:40 - Adjusting texture size
2:51 - Using the clay displacement
4:10 - Different Clay styles
4:39 - Adjusting clay colors
5:43 - Animating clay with frame stepping
6:32 - Animating clay with displacement

The Blender Market Birthday Giveaway is here! (FREE ADD-ONS, LIMITED TIME)

The CG Essentials 2024-06-12 | Check out the Blender Market Birthday giveaway(s) at the links below!

CHECK OUT THE BIRTHDAY GIVEAWAY PAGE
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CHECK OUT THE BLENDER MARKET
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CASEY SHEEP'S ADD-ONS
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TRACE GENIUS PRO
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Population Tutorial - youtube.com/watch?v=63KGkUn-XSQ
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Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

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The TOP Blender Add-Ons for UNDER $20 in 2024!

The CG Essentials 2024-05-26 | Check out some of the BEST Add-Ons for Blender in 2024 for Under $20!

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Random Flow - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/RandomFlow
Box Cutter - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/BoxCutter
Hard Ops - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/HardOps
Box Cutter Hard Ops Bundle - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/HopsCutterBundle
Procedural Crowds - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/ProceduralCrowds
Procedural Signs - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/ProceduralSigns
Procedural Alleys - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/ProceduralAlleys
Grid Modeler - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/GridModeler
Baga Add-Ons - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/Baga
Fluid Painter - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/FluidPainter
Cell Fluids - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/CellFluids
Alt Tab Easy Fog - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/AltFog
Cablerator - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/Cablerator
Curve Basher - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/CurveBasher
Wrap Master - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/WrapMaster
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Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

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0:00 - Introduction
0:12 - Spring Sale Location
0:29 - Random Flow
0:56 - Box Cutter
1:14 - Hard Ops
1:30 - Box Cutter Hard Ops Bundle
1:40 - Procedural Crowds
2:13 - Procedural Signs
2:22 - Procedural Alleys
2:42 - Grid Modeler
3:13 - Baga Add-Ons
3:55 - Fluid Painter
4:28 - Cell Fluids
5:18 - Alt Tab Easy Fog
5:59 - Cablerator
6:26 - Curve Basher
7:01 - Wrap Master
7:50 - Kingsnorth Add-Ons (Conform Object, Flowify, Perspective Plotter)
9:03 - One Click Damage

The EASIEST Wool and Felt Generator for Blender! (Woolly Updated!)

The CG Essentials 2024-05-24 | In this video, we check out the updated version of Woolly, a tool for generating wool and felt objects in Blender. The results are really amazing!

CHECK OUT WOOLLY
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/Woolly
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CHECK OUT CLAYDOH
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Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:12 - Where to find Woolly
0:58 - How to install it
1:28 - Adding wool/felt to an object
2:31 - Adjusting geometry node felt settings
3:36 - Adjusting the material/felt shader
4:41 - Adding different kinds of felt and different materials
5:50 - Upcoming features

ICity - A NEW City Generator for Blender is Here!

The CG Essentials 2024-05-24 | In this video, we check out ICity - a brand new procedural generator for quickly generating full cities in Blender!

CHECK OUT ICITY
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/Icity
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Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

Disclaimers: all opinions are my own, sponsors are acknowledged. Product Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:12 - Where to find ICity
1:08 - Installing/Enabling ICity
1:38 - Creating a city with ICity
2:58 - Adding roads/city portions with ICity
4:16 - Switching to proxy mode
5:48 - Changing areas from city to parks
6:51 - Adding large buildings
7:28 - Changing street entourage items
11:17 - Changing building heights, exporting, custom buildings

Ranking ALL of The Baga Add-Ons for Blender! (You NEED #1)

The CG Essentials 2024-05-23 | In this video, we check out all the add-ons from Blender Developer Antoine Bagattini (Baga). He's got some amazing tools for everything from construction modeling to plant placement and post processing!

CHECK OUT THE ADD-ONS
All Baga Add-Ons - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/Baga
BagaPie - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/BagaPie
BagaIvy - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/BagaIvy
BagaBatch - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/BagaBatch
BagaStreet - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/BagaStreet
BagaGrove - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/BagaGrove
BagaRain - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/BagaRain
FinalLUT - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/FinalLut
QuickCompo - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/QuickCompo
Stone Column Generator - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/StoneColumn
*Note that some of these links are affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission if you purchase through the links. I was not paid to create this video. I did receive copies of some (but not all) of the add-ons featured to try out from the developer.

Want to Support The CG Essentials?
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Add-On Links (Affiliate Links)
Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatter
Flip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluids
Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

Disclaimers: all opinions are my own, sponsors are acknowledged. Product Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:12 - Where to find the add-ons
0:36 - BagaPie (FREE Tool)
1:07 - Stone Column Generator
2:37 - QuickCompo
3:07 - FinalLUT
4:13 - BagaRain
6:19 - BagaGrove
9:34 - BagaStreet
12:59 - BagaBatch
14:10 - BagaIvy
17:10 - BagaPie tools
18:56 - BagaPie procedural models
20:34 - BagaPie array tools
20:58 - BagaPie scattering tools

The BEST Procedural Tools for Blender JUST GOT BETTER!

The CG Essentials 2024-05-22 | In this video, we check out Sanctus Library version 3.0, which adds new tools, materials, and other functions for creating procedural objects in Blender!

CHECK OUT SANCTUS LIBRARY
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/Sanctus
*Note this link is an affiliate link, meaning I receive a commission if you purchase through the link. I was not paid to create this video. I did receive a free copy of the add-on to test out from the developer.

Want to Support The CG Essentials?
http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentials

Add-On Links (Affiliate Links)
Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatter
Flip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluids
Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

Disclaimers: all opinions are my own, sponsors are acknowledged. Product Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:12 - Where to find Sanctus Library
1:13 - New materials!
2:02 - New Brick Materials
3:32 - New Tile Materials
3:55 - Stone materials
4:50 - Procedural Road Material
5:26 - New sign generator
7:17 - Moss generator
7:57 - Wood Plank Floor generator
8:40 - Array tools
9:56 - Snow trail tool
10:22 - Weld generator

Images to Patterns in Blender with PATTERN DESIGNER!

The CG Essentials 2024-04-08 | In this video, we check out pattern designer - a tool designed to help you create patterns and texture patterns from 2D images in Blender! This has some really interesting procedural and sci-fi modeling applications!

CHECK OUT PATTERN DESIGNER
thecgessentials.com/PatternDesigner
*Note this link is an affiliate link, meaning if you purchase through this link I receive a commission. I was not paid to create this video. I did receive a free copy of this tool from the developer to try out.

Want to Support The CG Essentials?
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Add-On Links (Affiliate Links)
Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatter
Flip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluids
Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

Disclaimers: all opinions are my own, sponsors are acknowledged. Product Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:11 - Where to find pattern designer
1:01 - How to use Pattern Designer
2:26 - Customizing the image for the pattern
3:45 - Square vs. Kaleidoscope
4:14 - Using the reset node values add-on to reset values
5:24 - Exporting an image as a texture file
6:48 - How to add the node setup to a new file
8:20 - Using PBR Maps with Pattern Designer
9:02 - Adding displacement
10:42 - Live adjusting materials
11:33 - Creating animations with pattern designer

ALL Graswald Assets Now Free? (PRO PLANT LIBRARY FOR EVERYONE)

The CG Essentials 2024-04-01 | In this video, we check out an awesome library of high quality plant assets that just got made available for free for Blender users!

CHECK OUT GRASWALD
gscatter.com

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Add-On Links (Affiliate Links)
Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatter
Flip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluids
Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

Disclaimers: all opinions are my own, sponsors are acknowledged. Product Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:11 - Where to find Graswald
0:47 - Graswald AI - AI models from videos
2:00 - Where to find the free Graswald assets
3:24 - Downloading and installing Gscatter
3:53 - Setting your library directory
4:22 - Using Gscatter to create scatter environments
5:22 - Adjusting Gscatter scatter settings
7:05 - Adjusting object display percentage for better viewport performance
9:04 - Using camera culling to hide unused objects for better performance
10:09 - How to scatter individual objects
11:05 - Creating and saving your own custom environment

The Blender FREE Extension Store is Here! (Free Add-Ons for ALL!)

The CG Essentials 2024-03-26 | In this video, we check out the free and open source add-on store coming from the Blender Foundation!

DOWNLOAD BLENDER 4.2 ALPHA (*Note - this is an alpha version, meaning it's still unstable. Do not use with files that are important/not backed up

BLENDER EXTENSION STORE LINK
extensions.blender.org

Want to Support The CG Essentials?
http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentials

Add-On Links (Affiliate Links)
Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatter
Flip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluids
Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

Disclaimers: all opinions are my own, sponsors are acknowledged. Product Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:11 - How to find the Extension Store
0:50 - Downloading Blender 4.2 Alpha
1:30 - How to enable extensions in Blender 4.2
3:03 - Installing extensions with the built-in tools
4:18 - The Blender extension store
6:13 - Installing with drag and drop

3D Objects from 2D Images Quickly in BLENDER!

The CG Essentials 2024-03-20 | In this video, we check out an add-on for Blender the quickly creates geometry from 2D images that you can take to 3D! It's excellent for 3D logos and other applications where you have an image that you'd otherwise have to trace!

CHECK OUT TRACE GENIUS PRO
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/TraceGenius

*Note this is an affiliate link, meaning I receive a commission if you purchase through this link. I was not paid to create this video.

Want to Support The CG Essentials?
http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentials

Add-On Links (Affiliate Links)
Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatter
Flip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluids
Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

Disclaimers: all opinions are my own, sponsors are acknowledged. Product Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:11 - Where to find TraceGenius Pro
0:58 - How to install TraceGenius Pro in Blender
1:44 - Importing an image to Blender
2:23 - Tracing Images Quickly
3:00 - Changing tracing style
3:46 - Adjusting the color threshold
4:30 - Post processing and creating 3D geometry
5:36 - Generating meshes vs. curves
7:31 - Importing/generating 3D images from Clipart and images

The BEST Free Plant Library and Scattering Tool for Blender?

The CG Essentials 2024-03-13 | In this video, we check out the excellent free plant library and Biome Reader tools that you can use for adding plants to your Blender models!

CHECK OUT THE PLANT LIBRARY/BIOME READER
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/PlantLibrary

CHECK OUT GEOSCATTER (Affiliate Link)
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/GeoScatter

*Note this is an affiliate link, meaning if you purchase through this link, I receive a commission. I was not paid to create this video

Want to Support The CG Essentials?
http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentials

Add-On Links (Affiliate Links)
Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatter
Flip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluids
Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

Disclaimers: all opinions are my own, sponsors are acknowledged. Product Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:11 - Where to find the library
1:14 - Biome Reader - free scattering tool!
1:55 - What's included and how to install the asset library
3:20 - Installing the scattering package to biome reader
4:23 - Scattering individual objects from the library
6:10 - Using scatter biomes for realistic scattering
7:52 - Scatter safety features so Blender doesn't crash/freeze

The EASY Way to Create an Organic Architectural Model in Blender!

The CG Essentials 2024-03-09 | In this video, learn to use the Blender Add-On Flowify to bend a surface along an organic face quickly in a non-destructive manner!

CHECK OUT FLOWIFY (Affiliate Link)
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/Flowify

*Note this link is an affiliate link, meaning I receive a commission if you purchase through the link. I was not paid to create this video.

Want to Support The CG Essentials?
http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentials

Add-On Links (Affiliate Links)
Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatter
Flip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluids
Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

Disclaimers: all opinions are my own, sponsors are acknowledged. Product Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:11 - Where to find Flowify
0:50 - Creating your target shape
2:46 - Using Flowify to quickly create your base shape
4:00 - Creating the vertical slats
6:12 - Using Flowify to bend the object along the surface
6:56 - Adding geometric detail for better results
9:17 - Live deforming the shape using the target surface
10:52 - Bending a second shape using the same base and target objects

The ULTIMATE GUIDE to HDRI Lighting in Blender!

The CG Essentials 2024-02-28 | In this video, learn how to use HDRI Lighting to create realistic lighting in your Blender Renderings!

WANT TO LEARN TO USE BLENDER? CHECK OUT THE COURSE!
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/course

POLYHAVE HDRI IMAGES
http://www.PolyHaven.com

Want to Support The CG Essentials?
http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentials

Add-On Links (Affiliate Links)
Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatter
Flip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluids
Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

Disclaimers: all opinions are my own, sponsors are acknowledged. Product Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:11 - What is an HDRI?
1:11 - Where to find HDRIs
4:29 - How to add an HDRI environment in Blender
8:22 - Setting up the HDRI to rotate, scale, etc
11:05 - Lighting a scene with an HDRI and a color background
13:21 - Creating an HDRI Dome lighting setup
17:00 - Creating shadows with the dome setup
20:16 - Adjusting shadow darkness

Is this the BEST Material Add-On for Blender?

The CG Essentials 2024-02-24 | In this video, we check out Materialiq - and add-on for Blender that makes setting up and managing materials in your models significantly easier!

DEMO FILE DOWNLOAD
blender.org/download/demo-files

Links
CHECK OUT MATERIALIQ
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/Materialiq

Want Procedural Materials?
CHECK OUT SANCTUS LIBRARY
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/Sanctus

*Note these links are affiliate links, meaning if you purchase through the links I receive a commission. I was not paid to create this video.

Want to Support The CG Essentials?
http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentials

Add-On Links (Affiliate Links)
Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatter
Flip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluids
Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

Disclaimers: all opinions are my own, sponsors are acknowledged. Product Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:11 - Procedural Materials vs. PBR Materials
1:33 - Intro to Materialiq
2:49 - What is Engon
3:30 - How to install and set up Materialiq
5:08 - Adding and changing materials quickly
5:45 - Changing material size and mapping
7:09 - Adding displacement for Cycles
9:08 - Adding displacement with the displacement modifier
10:41 - Changing material properties (roughness/reflection/etc)

BagaGrove for Blender is HERE!

The CG Essentials 2024-02-23 | In this video, we check out the newest offering from Antione Bagatini for quickly creating landscapes in Blender! BagaGrove is an asset collection developed in conjunction with Evermotion for quickly adding collections of landscape assets to your models!

CHECK OUT BAGAGROVE (Affiliate Link)
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/BagaGrove

BAGAPIE ADD-ON
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/BagaPie

*Note this link is an affiliate link, meaning I receive a commission if you purchase through the link. I was not paid to create this video. I did receive a free copy of the add-on from the developer to try out.

Want to Support The CG Essentials?
http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentials

Add-On Links (Affiliate Links)
Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatter
Flip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluids
Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

Disclaimers: all opinions are my own, sponsors are acknowledged. Product Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:13 - BagaPie Modifier
0:54 - BagaGrove
2:23 - How to install BagaGrove Packs to BagaPie
3:12 - Adding an object area with BagaGrove
4:18 - Adjusting the scattering settings
6:34 - Using camera culling to improve performance
7:51 - Using BagaPie's scatter functions to scatter assets
8:34 - Low poly proxies to improve performance

The TOP New and Updated Blender Add Ons in February 2024!

The CG Essentials 2024-02-22 | In this video, we check out a number of new and updated Blender Add-Ons released/updated in February of 2024!

LINKS (Some are Affiliate Links)
Blender Market Winter Sale - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/WinterSale
Quick Physics - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/QuickPhysics
OCD 2 (One Click Damage) - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/OCD
BagaGrove - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/BagaGrove
ZenUV - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/ZenUV
Nebula Course Update - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/Nebula
Dust Particles Plus - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/DustParticles
Sculpt Bridge Tool - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/SculptBridge
Alt Tab Easy Fog 2 - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/AltFog2
Auto Highlight in Outliner - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/AutoHighlight
Quick Lighting 2 - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/QuickLighting
Fluid Painter - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/FluidPainter

*Note that some of these are affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission if you purchase through the links. I was not paid to create this video. I did receive free copies of some of the add-ons in this video to try out.

Want to Support The CG Essentials?
http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentials

Add-On Links (Affiliate Links)
Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatter
Flip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluids
Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botanique Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

Disclaimers: all opinions are my own, sponsors are acknowledged. Product Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:11 - Blender Market Winter Sale
0:47 - Quick Physics
1:55 - OCD 2 (One Click Damage)
2:48 - BagaGrove
4:44 - ZenUV
5:28 - Nebula Course Update
6:23 - Dust Particles Plus
6:50 - Sculpt Bridge Tool
7:30 - Alt Tab Easy Fog 2
8:26 - Auto Highlight in Outliner
9:09 - Quick Lighting 2
11:28 - Fluid Painter

The EASIEST Way to Build Asset Libraries in Blender is HERE!

The CG Essentials 2024-02-21 | In this video, we check out a tool from Casey Sheep designed to help you quickly create asset libraries with awesome looking thumbnails for Blender! You COULD also use the lighting setups in your models for renderings as well :)

CHECK OUT ASSET LIBRARIES BUILDER
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/AssetLibraryBuilder

*Note this link is an affiliate link, meaning I receive a commission if you purchase through the link. I was not paid to create this video. I did receive a free copy of the add-on from the developer to test out.

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Flip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluids
Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:11 - Where to find it
0:52 - Typical asset creation process in Blender
1:40 - Using Assets Library Builder to create assets and thumbnails
3:33 - Using the asset lighting setups to create rendered asset thumbnails
6:13 - Changing thumbnails and saving assets for future use

Mountains and Cliffs In Blender with MOUNTAINSCAPES!

The CG Essentials 2024-02-21 | In this video, we check out Mountain Scapes - the new add-on from Bproduction for quickly adding mountain and rock formation context to your Blender models!

CHECK OUT MOUTAINSCAPES
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/MountainScapes

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Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:11 - Where to find Mountain Scapes
1:43 - How to add Mountainscapes assets to Blender
2:24 - Asset Overview
2:55 - Regular Assets vs. HD Assets
4:55 - Asset inspection - Mt Rushmore models
5:18 - How these models are intended to be used
6:41 - Limitations

Flowify JUST GOT BETTER! The New Feature for Mapping to Cylinders!

The CG Essentials 2024-02-20 | In this video, we check out the MASSIVE update to Flowify for Blender that gives it the ability not only to deform objects along 4 cornered surfaces, but also along cylindrical shapes!

CHECK OUT FLOWIFY (Affiliate Link)
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/Flowify

CHECK OUT CONFORM OBJECT (Affiliate Link)
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/ConformObject

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Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
1:20 - New feature - mapping along a cylinder
3:08 - Importance of Geometric detail to good results
4:40 - Quads vs. Tris
6:22 - Difference between Conform Object and Flowify
0:14 - Where to find Flowify

How to Model 8 KINDS OF STAIR RAILINGS In Blender! (Beginner Friendly)

The CG Essentials 2024-02-14 | In this video, we're going to talk about multiple different ways you can create stair railings in Blender, including simple pipe rails and more complex rails with vertical and horizontal supports, and more!

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http://www.theCGEssentials.com/Course

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Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:11 - Learn Blender in my Course
0:24 - Simple Pipe Rail
3:19 - How to avoid pinching at corners
5:00 - Pipe rail with horizontal supports
8:23 - Pipe rail with vertical supports
11:20 - Fast wall rail
12:55 - Smoothing out rail turns
14:06 - Rail with vertical supports that turns a corner
15:28 - Stringers on stairs
16:40 - Glass rail with rectangular cap
18:43 - Spiral Stair Rail

Alt Tab Easy Fog 2 IS HERE!

The CG Essentials 2024-02-12 | In this video, we check out the features contained inside of Alt Tab Easy Fog 2 - the new/updated fog add-on for Blender!

CHECK OUT ALT TAB EASY FOG 2
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/AltFog2
*Note this link is an affiliate link, meaning I receive a commission of you purchase through this link. I was not paid to create this video. I did not receive a free copy of this add-on for this video.

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Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:11 - Where to find it
1:19 - How to install and enable the add-on
1:51 - How to add fog to your scene
3:44 - How to adjust fog density
4:13 - Adjusting fog color
5:24 - Adjusting fog mapping and location
5:51 - Using animated fog presets
7:10 - Adding fog clouds
7:39 - Adjusting/randomizing with noise texture
8:51 - Animated tornadoes
9:09 - Animations for product renderings
9:44 - Using explosion VDB's from the library
11:05 - Using cloud VDB's from the library

How to Create 10 Kinds of STAIRS in Blender!

The CG Essentials 2024-02-09 | In this video, I talk through multiple different methods for creating stairs in Blender! (In the future I'll make a similar video about railings) :)

WANT TO LEARN TO USE BLENDER?
CHECK OUT MY COURSE!
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/Course

CHECK OUT BAGAPIE
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/BagaPie

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Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

Disclaimers: all opinions are my own, sponsors are acknowledged. Product Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:11 - Learn Blender in my New Course!
0:33 - Stair with Bevel
2:11 - Bevel Step with Smooth Back
2:52 - Precise stair with profiles
5:49 - 90 Degree Turn Stair
6:59 - U Shaped Stair
7:38 - Thin riser stair with arrays
9:48 - Array stair with solidify
10:52 - Spiral stair with wide opening
14:23 - Spiral stair with middle support
16:37 - Straight stair with Free Add-On
17:17 - Spiral stair with Free Add-On

Is this the FASTEST Materials Add-On? (Material Works for Blender)

The CG Essentials 2024-02-07 | In this video, we check out Material Works - an add-on from the BlenderBros that aims to simplify the material process in Blender!

CHECK OUT MATERIALWORKS (Affiliate Link)
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/MaterialWorks

SANCTUS LIBRARY (Large Procedural Material Library)
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/Sanctus

MATERIALIQ (Large PBR Material Library)
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/Materialiq

*Note these links are affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission if you purchase through the link. I was not paid to create this video. I did receive a free copy of Material Works from the developers to try out.

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Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatter
Flip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluids
Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:11 - Where to find Material Works
1:01 - How to set up the add-on
1:47 - Extracting and naming the folders
4:15 - Applying materials with Material Works
4:53 - How the UV Assist tool works
6:15 - Material Works vs. Other Add-Ons
8:25 - Adjusting the color of materials
8:35 - Adding procedural wear
10:04 - Some materials are better when rendered in Cycles
11:41 - Stacking wear layers and adding edge wear
14:52 - How to add custom materials to Material Works
17:15 - Adding bevel to objects
17:38 - Adding wear to custom materials

Botaniq for Blender UPDATED! Whats New in Botaniq 7?

The CG Essentials 2024-01-30 | In this video, we check out the changes in the newest version of Botaniq, Botaniq 7! Botaniq is a massive library of landscape assets and tools for Blender. It contains trees, plants, grass, rocks, flowers and more!

CHECK OUT BOTANIQ
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/Botaniq
*Note that this link is an affiliate link, meaning I receive a commission if you purchase through this link. I did receive a free copy of this add-on from the developer. I was not paid to create this video.

ENGON FOR BLENDER VIDEO
youtu.be/w9A2YtmzUOY

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Flip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluids
Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

Disclaimers: all opinions are my own, sponsors are acknowledged. Product Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:16 - Where to find Botaniq
1:03 - How Botaniq and Engon work together
2:23 - Adding Botaniq Assets to Engon
4:00 - Using Botaniq Assets in your models
4:56 - Using the Engon asset browser
6:08 - Using Engon to edit Botaniq assets (seasons, animations, etc)
7:58 - Using the drop to ground and randomize functions
9:07 - How to scatter Botaniq objects
12:18 - Using pre-made Botaniq biomes
13:41 - Simulating Ivy with Botaniq's smart Ivy

This FREE TERRAIN GENERATOR for Blender just got an update!

The CG Essentials 2024-01-24 | In this video, we're going to check out the newest version of the Auto Terrainer for Blender! This free tool can take your simple meshes and create realistic textured terrains!

BLENDER AUTO TERRAINER DOWNLOAD
unicornhunter.gumroad.com/l/AutoTerrainer

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Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:11 - Where to find it
1:20 - Using the Auto Terrainer
2:08 - Using the Auto Terrainer with your models
3:12 - Linking the auto terrainer to your mesh
4:21 - Cliffs and Rocky faces
6:04 - Changing your meshes and the results
6:30 - Using the scatter function to add grass
7:55 - Scattering custom models on your terrain

Check out this FREE Asset Toolset for Blender! (Plus some FREE assets!)

The CG Essentials 2024-01-22 | In this video, we check out Engon - a new asset browser and asset toolset from Polygoniq for quickly importing Polygoniq's assets to Blender! Fill out the survey on the sales page and get asset packs from all of Polygoniq's biggest collections!

CHECK OUT ENGON
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/Engon

CHECK OUT BOTANIQ (Affiliate Link)
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/Botaniq

*Note this link is an affiliate link, meaning I receive a commission if you purchase through this link. I was not paid to create this video

Want to Support The CG Essentials?
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Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatter
Flip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluids
Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

Disclaimers: all opinions are my own, sponsors are acknowledged. Product Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:11 - Where to find Engon
2:35 - Installing and enabling Engon
2:53 - Importing Asset Packs
3:55 - Opening the asset browser
4:44 - Importing assets with Engon
5:25 - Accessing Polygoniq assets in the Blender Asset Browser
6:10 - Making objects editable
7:12 - Snap objects to ground
7:39 - Randomize rotation and scale
8:24 - Using the scatter system
9:36 - Using vertex painting to add/remove objects

Every Blender Modeler NEEDS to Know this Bevel Tip! (Beveling Edges)

The CG Essentials 2024-01-19 | In this video, learn how you can use the Bevel tool to add symmetrical supporting edges in Blender. This can be very helpful for adding supporting geometry in a fixed distance on either side of an existing edge!

BLENDER GUPPY INSTAGRAM LINK
instagram.com/blenderguppy/?hl=en

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Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

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Creating COMPLEX WINDOWS Along Surfaces with Flowify for Blender!

The CG Essentials 2024-01-10 | In this video, we talk about how you can use the add-on Flowify for Blender to quickly bend objects along complex surfaces, specifically windows!

CHECK OUT FLOWIFY (Affiliate Link)
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/Flowify

*Note this link is an affiliate link, meaning if you purchase through the link I receive a commission. I was not paid to create this video.

Want to Support The CG Essentials?
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Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatter
Flip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluids
Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

Disclaimers: all opinions are my own, sponsors are acknowledged. Product Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:11 - Where to find Flowify
1:04 - Bending a window along a curve with Flowify
3:10 - Setting up geometry to avoid distortion
4:47 - Smoother results with Subdivision Surface
5:33 - Flowing along a more complex surface

Cell Fluids GOT BETTER! Whats New in Version 1.5!

The CG Essentials 2024-01-09 | In this video, we check out some of the new features contained in the newest version of Cell Fluids, Version 1.5!

CHECK OUT CELL FLUIDS (Affiliate Link)
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/CellFluids

*Note that this link is an affiliate link, meaning if you purchase through the link I receive a commission. I was not paid to create this video.

Want to Support The CG Essentials?
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Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatter
Flip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluids
Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

Disclaimers: all opinions are my own, sponsors are acknowledged. Product Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:11 - Where to find Cell Fluids
2:20 - New Feature - Foam Control
3:17 - New Feature - Splash Density
4:06 - Noise displacement control
5:11 - Setting up a fluid simulation with cell fluids
7:46 - Interacting with water with an effector
10:20 - Creating an inflow/outflow simulation

This Moss Add-On for Blender is AMAZING!

The CG Essentials 2024-01-05 | In this video, we check out a brand new Blender Add-On designed to help you quickly add moss to your models. Mossify is a collection of geometry node presets and moss objects that allow you to quickly and easily scatter moss on your objects in Blender. This might be the best implementation of moss in Blender that I've seen!

CHECK OUT MOSSIFY (Affiliate Link)
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/Mossify

*Note that this is an affiliate link, meaning I will receive a commission if you purchase through this link. I was not paid to create this video. I did receive a free copy of this add-on from the developer to try out.

Want to Support The CG Essentials?
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Add-On Links (Affiliate Links)
Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatter
Flip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluids
Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

Disclaimers: all opinions are my own, sponsors are acknowledged. Product Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:11 - Where to find Mossify
1:17 - Installing and enabling Mossify
2:25 - Adding Moss Biomes to objects
4:26 - Adding/Scattering Moss with Weight Paint
6:05 - Adding additional objects to your moss
7:48 - Editing geometry node based objects in your moss
9:50 - Biome inspection - Ocean Biome
10:53 - Where to find Mossify

ARCHITECTURAL MODELING in Blender is Getting BETTER! (Home Builder Update)

The CG Essentials 2023-12-19 | In this video, we check out the progress version of HomeBuilder, the architectural modeling add-on for Blender! This tool helps you add walls, doors, windows, cabinets and more to your Blender models, AND it can generate 2D drawings as well!

HOME BUILDER 4 INFO
creativedesigner3d.com/2023/12/14/home-builder-4

HOME BUILDER 4 DOCUMENTATION
creativedesigner3d.github.io/home_builder_3_docs

Want to Support The CG Essentials?
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Add-On Links (Affiliate Links)
Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatter
Flip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluids
Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

Disclaimers: all opinions are my own, sponsors are acknowledged. Product Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost.

Creating Geometry Node Tools - Objects Along Paths!

The CG Essentials 2023-12-14 | In this video, we kick off our series on creating tools for geometry nodes! In this first video, we'll build a geometry node setup that takes objects and places them along a path based on a spacing you set!

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Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatter
Flip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluids
Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

Disclaimers: all opinions are my own, sponsors are acknowledged. Product Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost.

A New CROWD SIMULATION TOOL!

The CG Essentials 2023-12-11 | In this video, we check out the brand new crowd simulation functions contained inside of the newest version of Iclone, Iclone 8.4!

I'll be adding more detailed tutorials on my Character Channel here - @TheCharacterEssentials - Make sure to subscribe for more tutorials!

CHECK OUT ICLONE 4
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/Iclone

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Add-On Links (Affiliate Links)
Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatter
Flip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluids
Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

Disclaimers: all opinions are my own, sponsors are acknowledged. Product Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:13 - More tutorials on my character channel
0:44 - Where to find Iclone
1:20 - Creating a navmesh
2:40 - Animating Characters Along paths
3:03 - Crowd scattering tools
3:25 - Using ActorGroups to quickly generate groups of characters
5:12 - Avoidance and Flocking
5:34 - Exporting to other programs

Geometry Node Tools for Blender CHANGES EVERYTHING!

The CG Essentials 2023-12-07 | In this video, we talk about how you can actually build your own modeling tools using Geometry Nodes and quickly add them directly into Blender!

NODE TOOLS DOCUMENTATION
docs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/modeling/geometry_nodes/tools.html

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Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatter
Flip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluids
Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

Disclaimers: all opinions are my own, sponsors are acknowledged. Product Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
1:05 - Creating a tool with geometry nodes
3:43 - Accessing node tools in edit mode
4:45 - Saving Node Tools for use in other files
6:46 - Organizing node tools
9:49 - Creating and Saving Geometry Node Modifiers
12:35 - Creating a thumbnail for a Geometry Node Asset

FLOWIFY for Blender is Here!

The CG Essentials 2023-12-02 | In this video, we check out an awesome new extension from the developer of Conform Object that bends objects along quad geometry in Blender!

CHECK OUT FLOWIFY (Affiliate Link)
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/Flowify

*Note that this is an affiliate link, meaning I will receive a commission if you purchase through this link. I was not paid to create this video

Add-On Links (Affiliate Links)
Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatter
Flip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluids
Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

Disclaimers: all opinions are my own, sponsors are acknowledged. Product Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost.

The TOP Blender Add-Ons of 2023!

The CG Essentials 2023-11-27 | In this video, we check out some of the top add-ons available in the Blender Market Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale, including add-ons for rigging, lighting, material creation, decals, and much more!

CHECK OUT THE SALE (Affiliate Link)
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/BlackFriday

ADD-ON LINKS (Affiliate Links)
Auto Rig Pro - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/AutoRigPro
Hard Ops/Box Cutter - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/HopsCutterBundle
Botaniq - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/Botaniq
Physical Starlight and Atmosphere - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/PSA
GeoScatter - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/GeoScatter
Decal Machine - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/HumanGenerator
Simply Cloth - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/SimplyCloth
Sanctus Library - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/Sanctus
Materialiq - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/Materialiq
Fluent Materializer - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/FluentMaterializer
BagaPie - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/BagaPie
BagaStreet - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/BagaStreet

*Note that these links are affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission if you purchase through these links. I was not paid to create this video. I did receive free copies of some of these add-ons from developers to try out.

ADD-ON TUTORIALS
Hard Ops/Box Cutter - youtube.com/watch?v=ADiqhdBF-WY
Botaniq - youtube.com/watch?v=AYIwcHcz9Q0
Physical Starlight and Atmosphere - youtube.com/watch?v=CaiXwHZV3jw
GeoScatter - youtube.com/watch?v=QmtIzrGOsh8&list=PL0LADxPpmXN4K24acWfE1x0gI7JOnKR1h
Decal Machine - youtube.com/watch?v=h6NKDwqPR3s
Human Generator - youtube.com/watch?v=L8BNq-KTjH4
Simply Cloth - youtube.com/watch?v=frdLW3UyQdw
Sanctus Library - youtube.com/watch?v=zcvy36NRtP0
Materialiq - youtube.com/watch?v=K5yyXdPrysQ
Fluent Materializer - youtube.com/watch?v=dNuaqvAdzus
BagaPie - youtube.com/watch?v=V4DvdGgSBVQ

Want to Support The CG Essentials?
http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentials

Add-On Links (Affiliate Links)
Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatter
Flip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluids
Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

Disclaimers: all opinions are my own, sponsors are acknowledged. Product Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:11 - Where to find the sale
1:08 - A tool for rigging
1:56 - A hard surface modeling toolset
2:45 - Plant and Landscape Collection
4:12 - Procedural Skies and Lighting
5:18 - A very complete scattering add-on
7:23 - Easy decal creation
8:25 - A people model generator
9:14 - Cloth and clothing simulations
10:34 - Procedural Materials
12:14 - A PBR Material Library and toolset
13:32 - Procedural Damage to Materials
14:36 - A FREE Architectural Tool
15:35 - A tool for streetscapes

OCEAN SIMULATIONS in Blender are Here!

The CG Essentials 2023-11-25 | In this video, we check out the brand new add-on from Physical Add-Ons - Physical Open Waters! This add-on helps you simulate waves and oceans inside of Blender!

CHECK OUT PHYSICAL OPEN WATERS (Affiliate Link)
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/OpenWaters

BLENDER MARKET BLACK FRIDAY SALE (Affiliate Link)
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/BlackFriday

*Note this is an affiliate link, meaning I receive a commission if you purchase through this link. I was not paid to create this add-on. I did receive a free version of this add-on from the developer to try out.

Want to Support The CG Essentials?
http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentials

Add-On Links (Affiliate Links)
Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatter
Flip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluids
Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

Disclaimers: all opinions are my own, sponsors are acknowledged. Product Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost.

The Best NEW AND UPDATED Blender Add-Ons - JUMBO DISCOUNT EDITION!

The CG Essentials 2023-11-25 | In this video, we check out some of the new and updated add-ons in the Blender Market that are currently on sale as a part of the Blender Market Black Friday sale!

BLENDER MARKET BLACK FRIDAY SALE (Affiliate Link)
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/BlackFriday

ADD-ON LINKS (Affiliate Links)
Flora Paint - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/FloraPaint
Physical Open Water - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/OpenWaters
BagaStreet - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/BagaStreet
Shaders Plus - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/ShadersPlus
Fluid Painter - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/FluidPainter
Realistic Touch Surface Imperfections - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/RealisticTouch
Fluent Version 3 - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/Fluent
RBD Lab Metalsoft - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/RBDLab
Sanctus Library - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/Sanctus
GeoFX - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/GeoFX
Simply Cloth Pro 3 - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/simplycloth

*Note that most of these links are affiliate links, meaning that I receive a commission if you purchase through the link. I was not paid to create this video. I did receive free copies of some of the add-ons from developers to try out.

Want to Support The CG Essentials?
http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentials

Add-On Links (Affiliate Links)
Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatter
Flip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluids
Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

Disclaimers: all opinions are my own, sponsors are acknowledged. Product Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost.

TIMESTAMPS
0:47 - Flora Paint
1:58 - Physical Open Water
4:25 - BagaStreet
6:07 - Shaders Plus
7:35 - Fluid Painter
9:37 - Realistic Touch Surface Imperfections
10:25 - Fluent Version 3
12:36 - RBD Lab Metalsoft
13:46 - Sanctus Library
16:05 - GeoFX
18:15 - Simply Cloth Pro 3

Easy SURFACE IMPERFECTIONS in Blender with Realistic Touch!

The CG Essentials 2023-11-20 | In this video, we check out Realistic Touch - a collection of Surface Imperfection Maps for Blender from Bproduction!

CHECK OUT REALISTIC TOUCH (Affiliate Link)
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/RealisticTouch

*Note that this link is an affiliate link, meaning I receive a commission if you purchase through the link. I was not paid to create this video. I did receive a free copy of this add-on from the developer to test out

Want to Support The CG Essentials?
http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentials

Add-On Links (Affiliate Links)
Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatter
Flip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluids
Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

Disclaimers: all opinions are my own, sponsors are acknowledged. Product Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:11 - Where to find Realistic Touch
1:03 - Adding the imperfection library to your asset library
1:57 - Adding surface imperfections to a material in Blender
3:12 - What the settings in the imperfection nodes do
6:18 - Adding multiple imperfections to an object at once
8:11 - Using imperfections to make a material show through (like scratched paint)

Whats New in Blender 4.0? (ITS HERE!)

The CG Essentials 2023-11-15 | In this video, we check out the new features contained in Blender 4.0!

DOWNLOAD BLENDER
blender.org

BLENDER 4.0 RELEASE NOTES
blender.org/download/releases/4-0

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Add-On Links (Affiliate Links)
Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatter
Flip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluids
Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

Disclaimers: all opinions are my own, sponsors are acknowledged. Product Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost.

The ULTIMATE Physics Simulator for Blender? (METAL Simulations Added!)

The CG Essentials 2023-11-14 | In this video, we check out the newest version of RBD Lab - the physics simulation add-on for Blender! This newest version adds metal simulation, allowing you to create rigid body simulations, soft body simulations, and more!

DOWNLOAD RBD LAB (Affiliate Link)
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/RBDLab

*Note this link is an affiliate link, meaning if you purchase through the link I receive a commission. I was not paid to create this video. I did receive a free version of the add-on for the developer to try out.

RBD LAB TUTORIAL PLAYLIST
youtube.com/watch?v=MAV6iN50A7A&list=PL0LADxPpmXN5AON7XsMm_0aKjp2LlLyo_

Want to Support The CG Essentials?
http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentials

Add-On Links (Affiliate Links)
Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatter
Flip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluids
Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

Disclaimers: all opinions are my own, sponsors are acknowledged. Product Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:11 - Where to find RBD Lab
1:33 - Setting up your simulation
2:43 - Adding a particle emitter
4:21 - Swapping particles for rigid body objects
5:06 - Adding physics to our rigid body objects
6:08 - Fracturing our target object
7:35 - Adding ground
7:57 - Adding metal physics to our target object
10:41 - Adjusting chunks to hold together
11:25 - Fixing particles going through the target
12:29 - Adding activators to your spheres
15:32 - Using metalsoft to convert breaking chunks to metal
16:42 - Adding detail for a better result
17:43 - Where to find RBD Lab

AI FACIAL MOTION CAPTURE is Here! (And its Awesome!)

The CG Essentials 2023-11-08 | In this video, we check out AccuFACE from Reallusion - a new plugin for Iclone that they just released for quickly and easily doing facial motion capture for characters directly from a webcam!

SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHARACTER CHANNEL
youtube.com/channel/UCZJMcUrfo97ezosSWRTbiUQ

CHECK OUT ACCUFACE
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/accuFACE

CHECK OUT ICLONE
http://www.theCGEssentials.com/Iclone

*Note that these are affiliate links, meaning I do receive a commission if you purchase through these links. I was not paid to create this video. I do have a license of Iclone which I received from the developer for free to try out.

Want to Support The CG Essentials?
http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentials

Add-On Links (Affiliate Links)
Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatter
Flip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluids
Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

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SWARMS in Blender with GeoSwarm! (Easy Bug/Bird Simulation!)

The CG Essentials 2023-11-06 | In this video, we check out GeoSwarm - an add-on for Blender that makes simulating swarms of bugs, birds, mice/rats, and more SUPER easy to set up and use!

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Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatter
Flip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluids
Car and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Transportation
City Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCars
Curve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayPro
Botaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/Botaniq
Open Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSM
Curve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasher
Node Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreview
Tree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetation
Decal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachine
Human Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGenerator
Fluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/Fluent
Fluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializer
Materialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/Materialiq
Traffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/Traffiq

Disclaimers: all opinions are my own, sponsors are acknowledged. Product Links in the description are typically affiliate links that let you help support the channel at no extra cost.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:11 - Where to find GeoSwarm
1:40 - GeoSwarm setup and included Assets
2:50 - Adding a swarm system to your scene
5:52 - Adding custom models to your swarm system
8:15 - Adding a swarm along a curve
9:12 - Creating an attraction system
10:30 - Creating an avoidance system
11:35 - Adding a barrier
12:26 - Adding a flying creature system