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 ENGONhttp://www.theCGEssentials.com/EngonCHECK 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 videoWant to Support The CG Essentials? http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction0:11 - Where to find Engon2:35 - Installing and enabling Engon2:53 - Importing Asset Packs3:55 - Opening the asset browser4:44 - Importing assets with Engon5:25 - Accessing Polygoniq assets in the Blender Asset Browser6:10 - Making objects editable7:12 - Snap objects to ground7:39 - Randomize rotation and scale8:24 - Using the scatter system9:36 - Using vertex painting to add/remove objects
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*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 tutorial. I did receive a free copy of the add-on from the developer to try outWant to Support The CG Essentials? http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Intro0:11 - Where to find Terra Paint1:52 - How to set up Terra Paint in Blender3:07 - Asset Library Overview4:22 - Example models5:56 - Adding assets to Blender7:06 - Lightweight clouds7:35 - How to use the fog shader9:33 - Using the forest creation tools12:00 - 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 GENERATORhttp://www.theCGEssentials.com/CityGenerator*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 this add-on from the developer to try outWant to Support The CG Essentials? http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction0:11 - Where to find the city generator1:26 - Setting up The City Generator in Blender2:10 - Adding a city to custom faces2:50 - How to generate a city and see the textures3:45 - City Building geometry settings overview4:36 - Randomizing building heights5:52 - Using geometry to affect the size and shape of your city and buildings7:06 - How it looks rendered8:50 - Randomizing building shapes11:09 - Adjusting roof objects11:45 - Adjusting ground floor/first level12:00 - Customizing streets13:10 - Adding a traffic simulation14:30 - Material customization15:26 - 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 WEBSITEhttps://extensions.Blender.orgWant to Support The CG Essentials? http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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 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!CHECK OUT PROCEDURAL CROWDS (Affiliate Link)http://www.theCGEssentials.com/ProceduralCrowds*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. 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/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction0:41 - Where to find Procedural Crowds1:00 - Free vs. Pro version comparison1:26 - How to install and set up Procedural Crowds2:27 - Adding a crowd to Blender3:40 - IMPORTANT - Update Crowd Count Button4:26 - Changing specific models in your crowds5:22 - Replacing a single character6:10 - New feature - Complements (Variations)8:13 - Teams feature for custom colors9:36 - New Crowd Type - Groups10:56 - New Crowd Type - Random Paths12:51 - 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 4.2blender.orgBLENDER 4.2 RELEASE NOTE FEATURE POSTblender.org/download/releases/4-2Want to Support The CG Essentials? http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction0:11 - Blender 4.2 Detailed release post1:04 - Eevee UPGRADED!1:28 - Eevee Realtime Lighting/Shadows2:40 - Eevee Displacement4:30 - Other Eevee Improvements5:15 - Eevee Limitations5:33 - Cycles improvements6:25 - New Blender Extension Manager9:06 - How to Drag and Drop Extensions9:49 - Khronos Tone Mapper10:29 - Geometry node improvements10:52 - Wait for Click tools11:45 - 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 CHECK OUT ROCK MASTER TOOLS (Affiliate Link)http://www.theCGEssentials.com/RockMasterWant to Support The CG Essentials? http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction0:11 - Where to find Rock Master Tools1:29 - Adding the assets to your asset library2:15 - Rock Assets - how to use3:17 - Geometry node rock creation tools4:52 - How to make the geometry node rock objects the correct scale6:52 - How to add a rock material to the geometry node objects7:40 - Rock materials - shaders vs materials8:40 - Using the rock scatter geometry node9:38 - Scattering rocks using weight painting10:07 - Material settings10:57 - 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 TOUCHhttp://www.theCGEssentials.com/PottersTouch*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 copy of this add-on from the developer to try out.CHECK OUT REAL WOOD TEXTUREShttp://www.theCGEssentials.com/RealWoodTextures*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 copy of this add-on from the developer to try out.Want to Support The CG Essentials? http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction0:11 - Where to find Potter's Touch1:24 - Using Potter's Touch Clay Materials2:13 - Roughness and Reflective Sheen2:40 - Adjusting texture size2:51 - Using the clay displacement4:10 - Different Clay styles4:39 - Adjusting clay colors5:43 - Animating clay with frame stepping6:32 - 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 PAGEhttp://www.theCGEssentials.com/BirthdayCHECK OUT THE BLENDER MARKEThttp://www.theCGEssentials.com/BlenderMarketCASEY SHEEP'S ADD-ONShttp://www.theCGEssentials.com/CaseyTRACE GENIUS PROhttp://www.theCGEssentials.com/TraceGenius*Note that some of these links are affiliate links, meaning I receive a commission if you make a purchase through the links. I was not paid to create this video.TUTORIAL VIDEOSPopulation Tutorial - youtube.com/watch?v=63KGkUn-XSQGeo-Sign Tutorial - youtube.com/watch?v=EO3EHNnhFIUWant to Support The CG Essentials? http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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 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!LINKS (Some are Affiliate Links)Spring Sale Location - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/SpringSaleRandom Flow - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/RandomFlowBox Cutter - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/BoxCutterHard Ops - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/HardOpsBox Cutter Hard Ops Bundle - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/HopsCutterBundleProcedural Crowds - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/ProceduralCrowdsProcedural Signs - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/ProceduralSignsProcedural Alleys - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/ProceduralAlleysGrid Modeler - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/GridModelerBaga Add-Ons - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/BagaFluid Painter - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/FluidPainterCell Fluids - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/CellFluidsAlt Tab Easy Fog - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/AltFogCablerator - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/CableratorCurve Basher - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/CurveBasherWrap Master - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/WrapMasterKingsnorth Add-Ons - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/KingsnorthOCD - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/OCD*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 free copies of some (but not all) of the add-ons in this video from the developers to try out. Want to Support The CG Essentials? http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction0:12 - Spring Sale Location0:29 - Random Flow0:56 - Box Cutter1:14 - Hard Ops1:30 - Box Cutter Hard Ops Bundle1:40 - Procedural Crowds2:13 - Procedural Signs2:22 - Procedural Alleys2:42 - Grid Modeler3:13 - Baga Add-Ons3:55 - Fluid Painter4:28 - Cell Fluids5:18 - Alt Tab Easy Fog5:59 - Cablerator6:26 - Curve Basher7:01 - Wrap Master7:50 - 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 WOOLLYhttp://www.theCGEssentials.com/Woolly*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 videoCHECK OUT CLAYDOHhttp://www.theCGEssentials.com/ClayDoh*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 videoWant to Support The CG Essentials? http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction0:12 - Where to find Woolly0:58 - How to install it1:28 - Adding wool/felt to an object2:31 - Adjusting geometry node felt settings3:36 - Adjusting the material/felt shader4:41 - Adding different kinds of felt and different materials5:50 - 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 ICITYhttp://www.theCGEssentials.com/Icity*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 request and receive a copy of this add-on from the developer to try out.Want to Support The CG Essentials? http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction0:12 - Where to find ICity1:08 - Installing/Enabling ICity1:38 - Creating a city with ICity2:58 - Adding roads/city portions with ICity4:16 - Switching to proxy mode5:48 - Changing areas from city to parks6:51 - Adding large buildings7:28 - Changing street entourage items11:17 - 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-ONSAll Baga Add-Ons - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/BagaBagaPie - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/BagaPieBagaIvy - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/BagaIvyBagaBatch - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/BagaBatchBagaStreet - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/BagaStreetBagaGrove - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/BagaGroveBagaRain - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/BagaRainFinalLUT - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/FinalLutQuickCompo - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/QuickCompoStone 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? http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction 0:12 - Where to find the add-ons0:36 - BagaPie (FREE Tool)1:07 - Stone Column Generator2:37 - QuickCompo3:07 - FinalLUT4:13 - BagaRain6:19 - BagaGrove9:34 - BagaStreet12:59 - BagaBatch 14:10 - BagaIvy17:10 - BagaPie tools18:56 - BagaPie procedural models20:34 - BagaPie array tools20:58 - 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/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction0:12 - Where to find Sanctus Library1:13 - New materials!2:02 - New Brick Materials3:32 - New Tile Materials3:55 - Stone materials4:50 - Procedural Road Material5:26 - New sign generator7:17 - Moss generator7:57 - Wood Plank Floor generator8:40 - Array tools9:56 - Snow trail tool10:22 - 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? http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction0:11 - Where to find pattern designer1:01 - How to use Pattern Designer2:26 - Customizing the image for the pattern3:45 - Square vs. Kaleidoscope4:14 - Using the reset node values add-on to reset values5:24 - Exporting an image as a texture file6:48 - How to add the node setup to a new file8:20 - Using PBR Maps with Pattern Designer9:02 - Adding displacement10:42 - Live adjusting materials11:33 - 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 GRASWALDgscatter.comWant to Support The CG Essentials? http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction0:11 - Where to find Graswald0:47 - Graswald AI - AI models from videos2:00 - Where to find the free Graswald assets3:24 - Downloading and installing Gscatter3:53 - Setting your library directory4:22 - Using Gscatter to create scatter environments5:22 - Adjusting Gscatter scatter settings7:05 - Adjusting object display percentage for better viewport performance9:04 - Using camera culling to hide unused objects for better performance10:09 - How to scatter individual objects11:05 - 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 upBLENDER EXTENSION STORE LINKextensions.blender.orgWant to Support The CG Essentials? http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction0:11 - How to find the Extension Store0:50 - Downloading Blender 4.2 Alpha1:30 - How to enable extensions in Blender 4.23:03 - Installing extensions with the built-in tools4:18 - The Blender extension store6:13 - 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 PROhttp://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/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction0:11 - Where to find TraceGenius Pro0:58 - How to install TraceGenius Pro in Blender1:44 - Importing an image to Blender2:23 - Tracing Images Quickly3:00 - Changing tracing style3:46 - Adjusting the color threshold4:30 - Post processing and creating 3D geometry5:36 - Generating meshes vs. curves7:31 - 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 READERhttp://www.theCGEssentials.com/PlantLibraryCHECK 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 videoWant to Support The CG Essentials? http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction0:11 - Where to find the library1:14 - Biome Reader - free scattering tool!1:55 - What's included and how to install the asset library3:20 - Installing the scattering package to biome reader4:23 - Scattering individual objects from the library6:10 - Using scatter biomes for realistic scattering7:52 - 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/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction0:11 - Where to find Flowify0:50 - Creating your target shape2:46 - Using Flowify to quickly create your base shape4:00 - Creating the vertical slats6:12 - Using Flowify to bend the object along the surface6:56 - Adding geometric detail for better results9:17 - Live deforming the shape using the target surface10:52 - 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/coursePOLYHAVE HDRI IMAGEShttp://www.PolyHaven.comWant to Support The CG Essentials? http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Intro0:11 - What is an HDRI?1:11 - Where to find HDRIs4:29 - How to add an HDRI environment in Blender8:22 - Setting up the HDRI to rotate, scale, etc11:05 - Lighting a scene with an HDRI and a color background13:21 - Creating an HDRI Dome lighting setup17:00 - Creating shadows with the dome setup20:16 - 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 DOWNLOADblender.org/download/demo-filesLinksCHECK OUT MATERIALIQ http://www.theCGEssentials.com/MaterialiqWant Procedural Materials? CHECK OUT SANCTUS LIBRARYhttp://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/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction0:11 - Procedural Materials vs. PBR Materials1:33 - Intro to Materialiq2:49 - What is Engon3:30 - How to install and set up Materialiq5:08 - Adding and changing materials quickly5:45 - Changing material size and mapping7:09 - Adding displacement for Cycles9:08 - Adding displacement with the displacement modifier10:41 - 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/BagaGroveBAGAPIE ADD-ONhttp://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/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction0:13 - BagaPie Modifier0:54 - BagaGrove2:23 - How to install BagaGrove Packs to BagaPie3:12 - Adding an object area with BagaGrove4:18 - Adjusting the scattering settings6:34 - Using camera culling to improve performance7:51 - Using BagaPie's scatter functions to scatter assets8:34 - 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/WinterSaleQuick Physics - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/QuickPhysicsOCD 2 (One Click Damage) - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/OCDBagaGrove - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/BagaGroveZenUV - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/ZenUVNebula Course Update - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/NebulaDust Particles Plus - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/DustParticlesSculpt Bridge Tool - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/SculptBridgeAlt Tab Easy Fog 2 - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/AltFog2Auto Highlight in Outliner - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/AutoHighlightQuick Lighting 2 - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/QuickLightingFluid 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/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotanique Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction0:11 - Blender Market Winter Sale0:47 - Quick Physics1:55 - OCD 2 (One Click Damage) 2:48 - BagaGrove4:44 - ZenUV5:28 - Nebula Course Update6:23 - Dust Particles Plus6:50 - Sculpt Bridge Tool7:30 - Alt Tab Easy Fog 28:26 - Auto Highlight in Outliner9:09 - Quick Lighting 211:28 - 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 BUILDERhttp://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. Want to Support The CG Essentials? http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction0:11 - Where to find it0:52 - Typical asset creation process in Blender1:40 - Using Assets Library Builder to create assets and thumbnails3:33 - Using the asset lighting setups to create rendered asset thumbnails6:13 - 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 MOUTAINSCAPEShttp://www.theCGEssentials.com/MountainScapes*Note this link is an affiliate link, meaning I receive a commission if you purchase through my link. I was not paid to create this video. I did receive a copy of this add-on so I could try it out to make this video from the developer. Want to Support The CG Essentials? http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction0:11 - Where to find Mountain Scapes1:43 - How to add Mountainscapes assets to Blender2:24 - Asset Overview2:55 - Regular Assets vs. HD Assets4:55 - Asset inspection - Mt Rushmore models5:18 - How these models are intended to be used6:41 - 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/FlowifyCHECK OUT CONFORM OBJECT (Affiliate Link)http://www.theCGEssentials.com/ConformObjectWant to Support The CG Essentials? http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction1:20 - New feature - mapping along a cylinder3:08 - Importance of Geometric detail to good results4:40 - Quads vs. Tris6:22 - Difference between Conform Object and Flowify0:14 - 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!LEARN BLENDER IN MY COURSEhttp://www.theCGEssentials.com/CourseWant to Support The CG Essentials? http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction0:11 - Learn Blender in my Course0:24 - Simple Pipe Rail3:19 - How to avoid pinching at corners5:00 - Pipe rail with horizontal supports8:23 - Pipe rail with vertical supports11:20 - Fast wall rail12:55 - Smoothing out rail turns14:06 - Rail with vertical supports that turns a corner15:28 - Stringers on stairs16:40 - Glass rail with rectangular cap18:43 - 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 2http://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. Want to Support The CG Essentials? http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction0:11 - Where to find it1:19 - How to install and enable the add-on1:51 - How to add fog to your scene3:44 - How to adjust fog density4:13 - Adjusting fog color5:24 - Adjusting fog mapping and location5:51 - Using animated fog presets7:10 - Adding fog clouds7:39 - Adjusting/randomizing with noise texture8:51 - Animated tornadoes9:09 - Animations for product renderings9:44 - Using explosion VDB's from the library11:05 - 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/CourseCHECK OUT BAGAPIEhttp://www.theCGEssentials.com/BagaPieWant to Support The CG Essentials? http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction0:11 - Learn Blender in my New Course!0:33 - Stair with Bevel2:11 - Bevel Step with Smooth Back2:52 - Precise stair with profiles5:49 - 90 Degree Turn Stair6:59 - U Shaped Stair7:38 - Thin riser stair with arrays9:48 - Array stair with solidify10:52 - Spiral stair with wide opening14:23 - Spiral stair with middle support16:37 - Straight stair with Free Add-On17:17 - 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/MaterialWorksSANCTUS LIBRARY (Large Procedural Material Library)http://www.theCGEssentials.com/SanctusMATERIALIQ (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. Want to Support The CG Essentials? http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction0:11 - Where to find Material Works1:01 - How to set up the add-on1:47 - Extracting and naming the folders4:15 - Applying materials with Material Works4:53 - How the UV Assist tool works6:15 - Material Works vs. Other Add-Ons8:25 - Adjusting the color of materials8:35 - Adding procedural wear10:04 - Some materials are better when rendered in Cycles11:41 - Stacking wear layers and adding edge wear14:52 - How to add custom materials to Material Works17:15 - Adding bevel to objects17:38 - 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 VIDEOyoutu.be/w9A2YtmzUOYWant to Support The CG Essentials? http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction0:16 - Where to find Botaniq1:03 - How Botaniq and Engon work together2:23 - Adding Botaniq Assets to Engon4:00 - Using Botaniq Assets in your models4:56 - Using the Engon asset browser6:08 - Using Engon to edit Botaniq assets (seasons, animations, etc)7:58 - Using the drop to ground and randomize functions9:07 - How to scatter Botaniq objects12:18 - Using pre-made Botaniq biomes13:41 - 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 DOWNLOADunicornhunter.gumroad.com/l/AutoTerrainerWant to Support The CG Essentials? http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction0:11 - Where to find it1:20 - Using the Auto Terrainer2:08 - Using the Auto Terrainer with your models3:12 - Linking the auto terrainer to your mesh4:21 - Cliffs and Rocky faces6:04 - Changing your meshes and the results 6:30 - Using the scatter function to add grass7:55 - Scattering custom models on your terrain
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 LINKinstagram.com/blenderguppy/?hl=enWant to Support The CG Essentials? http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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 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? http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction0:11 - Where to find Flowify1:04 - Bending a window along a curve with Flowify3:10 - Setting up geometry to avoid distortion4:47 - Smoother results with Subdivision Surface5:33 - 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? http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction0:11 - Where to find Cell Fluids2:20 - New Feature - Foam Control3:17 - New Feature - Splash Density4:06 - Noise displacement control5:11 - Setting up a fluid simulation with cell fluids7:46 - Interacting with water with an effector10:20 - 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? http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction0:11 - Where to find Mossify1:17 - Installing and enabling Mossify2:25 - Adding Moss Biomes to objects4:26 - Adding/Scattering Moss with Weight Paint6:05 - Adding additional objects to your moss7:48 - Editing geometry node based objects in your moss9:50 - Biome inspection - Ocean Biome10:53 - 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 INFOcreativedesigner3d.com/2023/12/14/home-builder-4HOME BUILDER 4 DOCUMENTATIONcreativedesigner3d.github.io/home_builder_3_docsWant to Support The CG Essentials? http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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!Want to Support The CG Essentials? http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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 4http://www.theCGEssentials.com/Iclone*Note that this is an affiliate link, meaning if you purchase through this link I'll receive a commission. I was not paid to create this videoWant to Support The CG Essentials? http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction0:13 - More tutorials on my character channel0:44 - Where to find Iclone1:20 - Creating a navmesh2:40 - Animating Characters Along paths3:03 - Crowd scattering tools3:25 - Using ActorGroups to quickly generate groups of characters5:12 - Avoidance and Flocking5:34 - 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 DOCUMENTATIONdocs.blender.org/manual/en/latest/modeling/geometry_nodes/tools.htmlWant to Support The CG Essentials? http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction1:05 - Creating a tool with geometry nodes3:43 - Accessing node tools in edit mode4:45 - Saving Node Tools for use in other files6:46 - Organizing node tools 9:49 - Creating and Saving Geometry Node Modifiers12:35 - 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 videoAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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/BlackFridayADD-ON LINKS (Affiliate Links)Auto Rig Pro - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/AutoRigProHard Ops/Box Cutter - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/HopsCutterBundleBotaniq - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/BotaniqPhysical Starlight and Atmosphere - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/PSAGeoScatter - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/GeoScatterDecal Machine - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/HumanGeneratorSimply Cloth - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/SimplyClothSanctus Library - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/SanctusMaterialiq - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/MaterialiqFluent Materializer - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/FluentMaterializerBagaPie - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/BagaPieBagaStreet - 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 TUTORIALSHard Ops/Box Cutter - youtube.com/watch?v=ADiqhdBF-WYBotaniq - youtube.com/watch?v=AYIwcHcz9Q0Physical Starlight and Atmosphere - youtube.com/watch?v=CaiXwHZV3jwGeoScatter - youtube.com/watch?v=QmtIzrGOsh8&list=PL0LADxPpmXN4K24acWfE1x0gI7JOnKR1hDecal Machine - youtube.com/watch?v=h6NKDwqPR3sHuman Generator - youtube.com/watch?v=L8BNq-KTjH4Simply Cloth - youtube.com/watch?v=frdLW3UyQdwSanctus Library - youtube.com/watch?v=zcvy36NRtP0Materialiq - youtube.com/watch?v=K5yyXdPrysQFluent Materializer - youtube.com/watch?v=dNuaqvAdzusBagaPie - youtube.com/watch?v=V4DvdGgSBVQWant to Support The CG Essentials? http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction0:11 - Where to find the sale1:08 - A tool for rigging1:56 - A hard surface modeling toolset2:45 - Plant and Landscape Collection4:12 - Procedural Skies and Lighting5:18 - A very complete scattering add-on7:23 - Easy decal creation8:25 - A people model generator9:14 - Cloth and clothing simulations10:34 - Procedural Materials12:14 - A PBR Material Library and toolset13:32 - Procedural Damage to Materials14:36 - A FREE Architectural Tool15:35 - 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/OpenWatersBLENDER 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/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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/BlackFridayADD-ON LINKS (Affiliate Links)Flora Paint - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/FloraPaintPhysical Open Water - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/OpenWatersBagaStreet - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/BagaStreetShaders Plus - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/ShadersPlusFluid Painter - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/FluidPainterRealistic Touch Surface Imperfections - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/RealisticTouchFluent Version 3 - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/FluentRBD Lab Metalsoft - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/RBDLabSanctus Library - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/SanctusGeoFX - http://www.theCGEssentials.com/GeoFXSimply 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/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:47 - Flora Paint1:58 - Physical Open Water4:25 - BagaStreet6:07 - Shaders Plus7:35 - Fluid Painter9:37 - Realistic Touch Surface Imperfections10:25 - Fluent Version 312:36 - RBD Lab Metalsoft13:46 - Sanctus Library16:05 - GeoFX18:15 - 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 outWant to Support The CG Essentials? http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction0:11 - Where to find Realistic Touch1:03 - Adding the imperfection library to your asset library1:57 - Adding surface imperfections to a material in Blender3:12 - What the settings in the imperfection nodes do6:18 - Adding multiple imperfections to an object at once8:11 - 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 BLENDERblender.orgBLENDER 4.0 RELEASE NOTESblender.org/download/releases/4-0Want to Support The CG Essentials? http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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 PLAYLISTyoutube.com/watch?v=MAV6iN50A7A&list=PL0LADxPpmXN5AON7XsMm_0aKjp2LlLyo_Want to Support The CG Essentials? http://www.patreon.com/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction0:11 - Where to find RBD Lab1:33 - Setting up your simulation2:43 - Adding a particle emitter4:21 - Swapping particles for rigid body objects5:06 - Adding physics to our rigid body objects6:08 - Fracturing our target object 7:35 - Adding ground7:57 - Adding metal physics to our target object10:41 - Adjusting chunks to hold together11:25 - Fixing particles going through the target12:29 - Adding activators to your spheres15:32 - Using metalsoft to convert breaking chunks to metal16:42 - Adding detail for a better result17:43 - 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 CHANNELyoutube.com/channel/UCZJMcUrfo97ezosSWRTbiUQCHECK OUT ACCUFACEhttp://www.theCGEssentials.com/accuFACECHECK OUT ICLONEhttp://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/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.
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!DOWNLOAD GEOSWARM (Affiliate Link)http://www.theCGEssentials.com/GeoSwarm*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. 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/thecgessentialsAdd-On Links (Affiliate Links)Scatter - http://www.thecgessentials.com/scatterFlip Fluids - http://www.thecgessentials.com/flipfluidsCar and Transportation Rigged Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TransportationCity Pack Cars Rigged Car Library - thecgessentials.com/CityPackCarsCurve Array Pro - thecgessentials.com/CurveArrayProBotaniqu Tree and Grass Library - thecgessentials.com/BotaniqOpen Street Map - thecgessentials.com/OSMCurve Basher - thecgessentials.com/CurveBasherNode Preview - thecgessentials.com/NodePreviewTree Vegetation Library Add On - thecgessentials.com/vegetationDecal Machine - thecgessentials.com/DecalMachineHuman Generator - thecgessentials.com/HumanGeneratorFluent Stressless Modeling Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentFluent Materializer Material Creation Tool - thecgessentials.com/FluentMaterializerMaterialiq - Materials Library - thecgessentials.com/MaterialiqTraffiq Vehicle Library - thecgessentials.com/TraffiqDisclaimers: 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.TIMESTAMPS0:00 - Introduction0:11 - Where to find GeoSwarm1:40 - GeoSwarm setup and included Assets2:50 - Adding a swarm system to your scene5:52 - Adding custom models to your swarm system8:15 - Adding a swarm along a curve9:12 - Creating an attraction system10:30 - Creating an avoidance system11:35 - Adding a barrier12:26 - Adding a flying creature system
