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Prepare to be amazed by the capabilities of the latest shader in Blender 4.2! This groundbreaking tool isn't just an update—it's a revolution in the way we think about and create visual effects in 3D environments. In this video, we explore the insane potential of this new shader that lets you create realistic portals, dynamic reflections, and much more.
We'll dive deep into a hands-on tutorial where you'll learn how to harness the power of this new shader to craft mesmerizing portals that look like they're straight out of a sci-fi movie. From setting up the basic shader nodes to fine-tuning the effects for maximum impact, we'll cover all the steps necessary to bring these fantastical elements into your projects.
#3DModeling #BlenderTutorial #VisualEffects
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CGMatter/Default Cube: youtube.com/watch?v=kOCIEoezyJo
Cartesian Caramel: youtube.com/live/1ZvwhLRPM3M?si=EO5eUqK1S8fLOtp5
Chiu_hans: https://x.com/chiu_hans?lang=en
👇My Products 👇
Dynamic VFX Pack (Free Sample Pack): blendermarket.com/products/blender-dynamic-vfx---elemental-asset-pack
Crafty Asset Pack (Free Sample Pack): blendermarket.com/products/crafty-asset-pack
Patreon: patreon.com/southernshotty
Skillshare (affiliate link): skillshare.com/r/user/southernshotty
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Prepare to be amazed by the capabilities of the latest shader in Blender 4.2! This groundbreaking tool isn't just an update—it's a revolution in the way we think about and create visual effects in 3D environments. In this video, we explore the insane potential of this new shader that lets you create realistic portals, dynamic reflections, and much more.
We'll dive deep into a hands-on tutorial where you'll learn how to harness the power of this new shader to craft mesmerizing portals that look like they're straight out of a sci-fi movie. From setting up the basic shader nodes to fine-tuning the effects for maximum impact, we'll cover all the steps necessary to bring these fantastical elements into your projects.
#3DModeling #BlenderTutorial #VisualEffects
![Blender NEW Cloth Simulator changes EVERYTHING!
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YouTube Description
Blender 5.2s NEW Cloth Simulator is Crazy
Blender 5.2 introduces a brand-new experimental cloth simulation system built directly into Geometry Nodes, giving artists unprecedented control over cloth behavior, collisions, forces, and even tearing effects. In this video, well explore every major setting, explain what the new nodes do, and build a reusable peeling effect that can be applied to almost any object.
Unlike Blenders traditional cloth system, this new workflow feels much closer to procedural simulation tools found in high-end VFX software, while still being accessible directly inside Blender.
In This Video Youll Learn
• How to enable the experimental cloth simulator in Blender 5.2
• Understanding Stretchiness vs Bending Stiffness
• Pin groups and cloth constraints
• Simulation quality settings and solver controls
• Mass, friction, damping, and collision settings
• The new cloth tearing system
• Voronoi-based tearing patterns
• Custom force fields inside Geometry Nodes
• Geometry-based collisions and collider collections
• Creating procedural wind effects
• Building a reusable peeling-away effect
• Baking Geometry Nodes simulations for faster playback
Features Covered
• Cloth Dynamics Node
• Geometry Collider Node
• Custom Force Node
• Tearing Thresholds
• Voronoi Tear Patterns
• Simulation Zones
• Procedural Wind Systems
• Collection-Based Collisions
• Bake Node Workflow
Why This Update Matters
This is one of the biggest simulation upgrades Blender has received in years.
Because everything happens inside Geometry Nodes, youre no longer limited to traditional cloth modifiers and force objects. You can build custom simulation systems, procedural effects, advanced collisions, and reusable setups that would have previously required significantly more complex workflows.
For technical artists, motion designers, VFX artists, and procedural workflow enthusiasts, this opens up a huge number of possibilities.
Resources
Experimental Blender 5.2 Build → [Link]
Project Files → [Link]
Skillshare (Sponsor) → [Link]
Call to Action
If youre excited about Blenders future simulation tools, let me know in the comments.
What should I test next with the new cloth simulator?
Subscribe for more Blender updates, Geometry Nodes tutorials, and practical workflow guides.
Chapters
00:00 – A New Simulation System
00:35 – Getting Started
01:35 – Core Controls
04:15 – Simulation Quality
05:50 – A Powerful New Feature
07:00 – Forces & Collisions
10:36 – Building the Effect
14:00 – Bringing It Together
18:05 – Final Tips Blender NEW Cloth Simulator changes EVERYTHING!](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ih100VB7BUI/mqdefault.jpg)









