PolyfjordAnimating a pawn that transforms into a queen! βοΈπ AD: Thanks to Storyblocks for sponsoring this video! Download unlimited stock media at one set price with Storyblocks: storyblocks.com/polyfjord
Equipment used: Camera: Panasonic Lumix S5IIX Canon 100M f2.8 L Sigma 20mm f1.4 Godox LC500R Ricoh Theta Z1 iPhone 14 Pro
#b3d #chess #transformers
Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction of the problem 00:46 Tracing the base pieces 01:12 Figuring out how to make moving parts 02:03 Modeling the base of the pawn 03:46 AD: Storyblocks 04:48 Finding inspiration 06:00 Modeling and finalizing the pawn model 07:11 Tips for VFX pre-production 08:45 Testing recording equipment 10:02 Compositing in Blender 11:33 Challenging my friend to a game of chess 12:02 Final result
Making a pawn that can actually turn into a queen | Blender 4.0Polyfjord2024-02-05 | Animating a pawn that transforms into a queen! βοΈπ AD: Thanks to Storyblocks for sponsoring this video! Download unlimited stock media at one set price with Storyblocks: storyblocks.com/polyfjord
Equipment used: Camera: Panasonic Lumix S5IIX Canon 100M f2.8 L Sigma 20mm f1.4 Godox LC500R Ricoh Theta Z1 iPhone 14 Pro
#b3d #chess #transformers
Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction of the problem 00:46 Tracing the base pieces 01:12 Figuring out how to make moving parts 02:03 Modeling the base of the pawn 03:46 AD: Storyblocks 04:48 Finding inspiration 06:00 Modeling and finalizing the pawn model 07:11 Tips for VFX pre-production 08:45 Testing recording equipment 10:02 Compositing in Blender 11:33 Challenging my friend to a game of chess 12:02 Final resultMaking a Bouncing Curve Audiovisualizer in Blender 4.2Polyfjord2024-10-10 | Today we're making a glowing energy trail that can easily be synced to the MIDI-song of your choice!
Tools used: blender.org https://signal.vercel.app polyfjord.com/midi-to-svg.html3D Twisted WaveformPolyfjord2024-10-06 | Another audio-reactive animation made with Blender. The goal was to make an emissive stream of sound, lit by its own waveform peaks as it twists through the air. I decided to let the waveform remain in the air, and I think with some further tweaking this design could become an interesting audiovisualizerInterstellar travelPolyfjord2024-09-26 | ...Melody Visualization Experiment: Tetris Theme (Korobeiniki) - 4K60 HDRPolyfjord2024-09-24 | A music visualization experiment where each bouncing object are synced to their respective musical notes. Rendered in 9h 20m with Blender Cycles using RTX 4090.
Assets used: Paper texture from AmbientCG ambientcg.com/view?id=Paper001Curve based melody visualiserPolyfjord2024-09-21 | ...Got inspired to solve this intriguing problem. Thank you!! #b3dPolyfjord2024-09-17 | The addon still needs some tweaking, but will be free to download for everyone when the tutorial is up! Could be next week (?) I donβt know yet, I still want to experiment a bit more!Rhythmic lightsPolyfjord2024-09-16 | ...Making a Giant Sci-fi Bear Cub Robot in BlenderPolyfjord2024-08-30 | AD: I hired a concept artist from Fiverr to design a robot that I made in Blender! Use coupon code POLYFJORD24 for 10% off your order on Fiverr: go.fiverr.com/visit/?bta=1030051&brand=fiverrcpa
00:00 Ordering the concept art 01:02 Outlining the 3D shape 02:28 Modeling the arms and legs 03:42 Modeling the body and head 05:01 Reviewing my 3D design 06:08 Ordering custom YouTube loyalty badges 06:51 Ordering custom YouTube emotes 07:28 How 3 days turned into 5 days 07:50 Final resultSpeed modeling a sci-fi room in 1 hour in Blender 4.2!Polyfjord2024-08-23 | π€
0:00:00 Preparations 0:14:58 Modeling 1:15:07 Final result 1:18:32 Thanks for watching!Rating all Blender Splash Screens from 2.26 to 4.2 | Tier listPolyfjord2024-08-23 | Back from my summer break to make a tier list of all the Blender Splash Screens from version 2.26 to 4.2
Discord server: discord.gg/polyfjord Patreon: patreon.com/polyfjord Instagram: https://instagr.am/polyfjord Second channel: youtube.com/@Polyfjord2Tutorial: Animating a 7 Segment Display in Blender 4.2Polyfjord2024-08-14 | Model and animate a seven-segment display in Blender version 4.2! We'll be creating the hexagon segments, duplicating and linking them, adding materials and a simple animation. I'll also be going through some more experimental concepts I've been tinkering with for the past weeks!
00:00 Introduction 00:26 Modeling the base hexagon shape 01:33 Duplicating and linking segments 02:23 Exploring the segment shape 04:27 Extruding and adding details 07:11 Adding materials and lighting 09:27 Animating the segments 11:20 Robot arms concept 12:21 Rack and pinion concept 13:27 Final renderMechanical digital counter concept ποΈ #b3dPolyfjord2024-08-13 | ...Mechanical seven segment display (alternate angle) #b3dPolyfjord2024-08-11 | ...Mechanical Countdown #b3dPolyfjord2024-08-10 | ...Rating all Blender Splash Screens from 2.26 to 4.2 | Tier listPolyfjord2024-08-09 | Back from my summer break to make a tier list of all the Blender Splash Screens from version 2.26 to 4.2
3D models: AirPods Pro model by Polyman on Sketchfab
Apple Watch Series 9 model by Jackie&Design on SketchfabFell asleep in the sun βοΈ #b3dPolyfjord2024-06-21 | I had this surreal idea of a robot with a body of an Apple Watch that could walk with stumpy AirPods legs. So hereβs the animation I ended up making in Blender.
The idea was that the robot fell asleep in the sun, but the sun moved, so it needed to get back in the sun to keep charging!
3D models: AirPods Pro model by Polyman on Sketchfab
Apple Watch Series 9 model by Jackie&Design on SketchfabAnimating a Robot Made out of Apple PartsPolyfjord2024-06-16 | Let's take some detailed 3D models of Apple parts and turn them into a quadruped robot!
00:00 Intro 00:29 Importing 3D models 01:14 Outlining the shape 02:30 Rigging 03:43 Modeling the leg joints 09:05 Animating the rig 11:06 Figuring out the concept 11:48 Adding textures and lights 14:37 Adding gobo lighting 15:14 Animating the watch screen 16:00 Additional tweaks 16:51 Final result! 17:17 Thanks for watching!Q&A Video - My background, YouTube, freelance and gamingPolyfjord2024-06-10 | Answering questions about my educational background, thoughts on my youtube channel, tips for getting freelance work, tips for creativity, TV shows and movies, gaming and drones!
Thanks to everyone who asked a question on Patreon, Youtube, Instagram or through the anonymous Google Form! It really meant a lot to get so many questions!
Where I get CC0 textures: https://ambientCG.com/ polyhaven.comMaking a transforming pawn βοΈπPolyfjord2024-05-10 | ...My three favorite forces in EmberGen π₯Polyfjord2024-05-06 | ...Donβt mind me just discovering old tech in 2024Polyfjord2024-05-01 | ...Using EmberGen to add fire to the wings of Deathwing (3D model & animation from Heroes of the Storm)Polyfjord2024-04-29 | ...Using EmberGen to simulate Deathwingβs smoke trailPolyfjord2024-04-23 | ...Giving Deathwing a realistic smoke trail with EmberGenPolyfjord2024-04-22 | This video is sponsored by JangaFXπ₯I recreated Deathwing's fire and smoke trail using EmberGen, the real-time smoke simulation tool! Try it today: jangafx.com/try
Resources used: Blender: blender.org/download EmberGen: jangafx.com/software/embergen HDRI from PolyHaven: polyhaven.com/a/evening_road_01_puresky Music from Artlist, PremiumBeat, YouTube Audio Library and WoW Cataclysm login screenTutorial: Making a Sci-Fi Octopus in BlenderPolyfjord2024-03-28 | A Blender tutorial on how to make a Cyber Kraken! π| AD: The first 500 people to use my link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/polyfjord03241
Timestamps: 00:00 What we'll be creating 00:27 Creating the armature for one arm 01:56 Modeling the tentacle suction cups 05:47 Duplicating the arms 07:03 Parenting the link objects to the armature 08:28 AD: Skillshare 09:37 Modeling the head 10:30 Modeling the eyes 12:21 Attaching the head to the arms (part 1) 12:57 Modeling tubes using curves 13:44 Modeling bracket clamps for the tubes 15:49 Attaching the head to the arms (part 2) 16:42 Duplicating the bracket clamps 18:10 Drawing more tubes 19:36 Adding disc shapes for the head 21:23 Modeling energy storage devices 22:53 Modeling vents to the cage 23:38 Modeling spikes to the tentacle arms 24:52 Parenting all objects to the armature 25:25 Giving it a more dynamic pose 26:09 Adding volumetric lighting 27:51 Adding some simple materials 28:59 Adding and tweaking textures 31:30 Adding a subsurface scattering shader 31:56 Adding compositor glare 32:26 Material tweaking 34:36 Giving the octopus a tail 35:58 Further material tweaking 37:29 Fake caustics/god ray setup 38:32 Procedural noise animation 39:58 Final result 40:45 Thanks for watching!Chess 2.0 π€βοΈPolyfjord2024-03-17 | ...Chill Saturday Blender stream (Keyframe animating a crab robot π¦π€)Polyfjord2024-03-09 | Discord server: discord.gg/polyfjord Patreon: patreon.com/polyfjord Instagram: https://instagr.am/polyfjord Second channel: youtube.com/@polyfjord2Cyber KrakenPolyfjord2024-03-03 | ...How to export HDR videos for YouTube and InstagramPolyfjord2024-02-29 | A 10-min tutorial on how to to upload HDR videos to YouTube! β¨| AD: The first 500 people to use my link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare https://skl.sh/polyfjord02241
Iβve uploaded over a hundred unlisted HDR videos to test every setting and variation I could possibly think of, and Iβve been vigorously comparing my HDR videos on every phone, tablet, TV, and PC-monitor. In this tutorial I'm sharing what I've learned in this 5+ year journey!
Timestamps: 00:00 My experience with HDR 00:30 What is HDR and why should you care? 01:27 Color management settings 02:47 AD: Skillshare 03:47 HDR export settings 05:15 Processing for YouTube and Instagram 06:27 What hardware you need to grade in HDR 08:12 Recommended HDR research 08:27 Blender 4.0's limited HDR support and EXR workflow 09:27 Thanks for watching!4 ways to use AI as a 3D artist in 2024 | ChatGPT, Gemini and BlenderPolyfjord2024-02-21 | My 4 favorite ways of using large language models with Blender π€ | AD: Big thanks to Parsec for sponsoring this video! https://parsec.app/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=cra_dd_par_global_global_en_aw_spv-yt_acq_br-pr_2024-02_clicks_cc3022_ev_id:0&utm_content=ungated_s-sgl_nm:spons-vid-sz:1080x1080_yt-ct-aa_a_all_global_aw_id:ADID
In this video I'll take you through my four favorite ways of using large language models (LLMs) as part of my workflow as a 3D artist!
Prompt I used for ChatGPT to decode the log of operations into a tutorial: "Please decode this log of operations from Blender into a brief tutorial. Don't include any of the code, simply write it as an intermediate level step-by-step tutorial. Don't use precise values for rotation, scale or location, round them down to something meaningful. Include hotkeys if needed:"
The mentioned multi-layered SVG tutorial on my second channel: youtu.be/bXKOxTsc6uU
Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:13 No. 1 - Decoding Blender's log of operations 02:58 Idea for LLM-powered Blender addon 04:05 AD: Parsec - The ultimate remote desktop software 05:09 No. 2 - Get quick insight into YouTube videos with Gemini 07:05 No. 3 - Write Python scripts for Blender 08:52 No. 4 - Having meaningful conversations with ChatGPT 10:43 Thanks for watching!Pawn Promotion #b3dPolyfjord2024-02-08 | ...PLASMA_CRAB #b3dPolyfjord2024-01-17 | ...Tutorial: Making a Physics-Based FPV Camera Rig in BlenderPolyfjord2023-11-16 | Using physics simulation to animate a realistic FPV camera in Blender! | AD: Right now, the first 500 people to use my link will get a one-month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/polyfjord11231
In this video we'll be using Blender's Rigid Body tools to drive a physics simulation that animates a realistic FPV drone camera in Blender! This tutorial covers the entire process from start to finish, with an extra in-depth segment about how Blender's compositor can be used to add a vintage digital camera look to our render.
Chapters: 00:00 Setting up our camera system 04:01 AD: Skillshare 05:03 Using physics to animate the camera 10:54 Adding obstacles to the scene 13:20 Building a realistic nature scene 19:51 Lighting and rendering setup 23:17 Tips for adding extreme sharpening 24:28 Compositing and post processing 33:20 Exporting the final video 33:59 Thanks for watching!Blender 4.0 is here! π Testing new features!Polyfjord2023-11-14 | Blender 4.0 is here! π₯
Discord server: discord.gg/polyfjord Patreon: patreon.com/polyfjord Instagram: https://instagr.am/polyfjordChill Saturday Modeling Stream (π€ Making a robot?)Polyfjord2023-11-11 | Casual saturday stream where we make something in Blender and talk about stuffπ
Socials: Discord server: discord.gg/polyfjord Patreon: patreon.com/polyfjord Instagram: https://instagr.am/polyfjordCasual abstract modeling streamPolyfjord2023-10-09 | Casual modeling of some abstract 3D shapes in Blender π
Socials: Discord server: discord.gg/polyfjord Patreon: patreon.com/polyfjord Instagram: https://instagr.am/polyfjordTutorial: Easy 2D Image to 3D Render Workflow (100% Open Source)Polyfjord2023-09-29 | How to convert low resolution 2D images into crisp 3D renders! | Sponsored by BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month of therapy with this link: betterhelp.com/polyfjord
In this tutorial, we'll be using 100% open source software to easily convert most 2D images to vector curves for use in Blender. It's a super useful workflow that I use more and more to efficiently get geometry in my scenes without spending all day modeling! If you want to try a more advanced approach to this, head over to my second channel to see how I made the tiger animation at the end.
Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:14 Importing an image to Inkscape 00:43 Tracing bitmaps in Inkscape 01:22 Importing the SVG to Blender 02:14 Giving thickness to the curve object 03:19 Adding a simple light to our scene 05:58 Adding a texture to our background 07:55 Adding materials and details to our object 10:10 Adding more lights and reflections 12:22 Tweaking camera and rendering an image 14:36 Final result 16:05 Thanks for watching!
#3D #vector #opensourceA guided tour of my 100-hour spaceship π (+ Free project download!)Polyfjord2023-09-08 | Taking a walk around the SS Corinthion - a Cathedral Class Luxury Cruiser! At the end of the stream there will be a download link to where you can download the full spaceship project file for free!
Socials: Discord server: discord.gg/polyfjord Patreon: patreon.com/polyfjord Instagram: https://instagr.am/polyfjordMaking a Spaceship in 1 hour vs 10 hours vs 100 hoursPolyfjord2023-08-30 | This video is sponsored by NVIDIA Studio. Checkout range of NVIDIA Studio hardware available in your region below: UK: bit.ly/41oN5v4 Sweden: bit.ly/41GlbdG Rest of World: bit.ly/3AbDhbU
00:00 Intro 00:42 1h spaceship: Modeling 03:37 1h spaceship: Rendering 04:25 10h spaceship: Modeling big shapes 07:02 10h spaceship: Modeling details 09:06 10h spaceship: Animation and rendering 09:53 100h spaceship: Blocking basic shapes 12:54 100h spaceship: 3D tracking on a mountain 15:03 100h spaceship: Setting scene scale 15:39 100h spaceship: Modeling details 18:18 100h spaceship: Shading and compositing 19:25 Final result 20:37 Thanks for watching!
In this video I'll be using EmberGen to try and turn myself into a smoke character! I'll be revisiting my Smoke Dude concept from 2017, which was a lot of fun.
00:00 Revisiting the Smoke Dude 00:55 Getting inspired in EmberGen 02:51 Recording my own mocap 04:25 Polishing the mocap in Blender 06:15 Making the Smoke Dude in EmberGen 09:40 Shading and lighting the smoke in Blender 12:13 Watching the preview render 12:57 Making a more realistic environment 15:11 Final result 15:56 My thoughts on EmberGen 16:25 Thanks for watching!Trying to Simulate 10,000,000 Cubes in BlenderPolyfjord2023-05-31 | Iβll try to simulate 10 million cubes guided by a smoke domain - but if Blender crashes, the video will end!
#b3d #simulationTransforming 2D icons using particles in BlenderPolyfjord2023-05-12 | In this tutorial we will use a particle system in Blender 3.5 to create a morphing effect from one vector icon to another! This effect also works with text, which I cover in my second channel video here: youtu.be/A0-5X8Eco_g
Get access to unique project files and 8K wallpapers on my Patreon: patreon.com/polyfjord
00:00 What we'll be creating 00:27 Importing the vector icon 01:11 Setting up the particle emitter 03:33 Simulating the particle transition 07:37 Setting up the turbulence force field 10:10 Adding noise to the force field 11:32 Adding another vector icon 13:30 Tweaking force fields 14:34 Making particles visible in rendered view 16:47 Setting up procedural particle shader 18:59 Adding camera, light and background 20:39 Render and export settings 21:28 Final resultπΉ Glass Rose #b3dPolyfjord2023-05-04 | Thank you so much for all the kind comments on my 30 day art project. The response has been overwhelming, I really appreciate it π
(Creative Commons rose model by Heliona on Sketchfab)Final render vs. 3D Viewport #adPolyfjord2023-04-29 | Thanks to NVIDIA for sponsoring this project! Made possible with NVIDIA Studio and the GeForce RTX 4090. #NVIDIAStudio #adI gave myself full creative freedom for 30 days! (Breakdown) #adPolyfjord2023-04-28 | This Video is sponsored by NVIDIA Studio. In this video I'll be doing a breakdown of my 30 day art project! π₯ Looking for a PC or Laptop that's validated for creative applications like Blender? View a range of NVIDIA Studio hardware here: UK: bit.ly/41oN5v4 Sweden: bit.ly/41GlbdG Rest of World: bit.ly/3AbDhbU
For 30 consecutive days, I had full creative freedom where I just made a bunch of different animations in Blender. In this video I'm going through every scene with as many details as I can remember. Each of the scenes could probably have been a separate video of their own, so this is not a tutorial, but more like a breakdown video that hopefully can inspire or give a peek behind the curtain. Thanks for watching!
Timestamps: 00:00 The scenes we'll be breaking down 01:45 Scene 1 - Polyfjord explosion 04:20 Scene 2 - RTX 4090 plays golf 08:07 Scene 3 - Space blanket 10:51 Scene 4 - Struggling smoke 12:46 Scene 5 - CRT Screen 15:03 Scene 6 - Keyboard physics 18:36 Scene 7 - Moving truck smoke sim 26:38 Scene 8 - Growing a glass rose 30:27 Scene 9 - The sun is getting real low 35:46 How long it took to render each shot 36:14 Project debrief 37:49 Thanks for watching!Just my PC playing golf #adPolyfjord2023-04-27 | Thanks to NVIDIA for sponsoring this project! Made possible with NVIDIA Studio and the GeForce RTX 4090. #NVIDIAStudio #adPhysics simulation with 31K keycaps #adPolyfjord2023-04-26 | Thanks to NVIDIA for sponsoring this project! Made possible with NVIDIA Studio and the GeForce RTX 4090. #NVIDIAStudio #ad