Blood vessel illustrations in Blender Ryo Mizuta Graphics 2023-09-29 | This video is a walkthrough on creating illustrations and schematics of blood vessels using my free procedural asset available on Gumroad. The tutorial will cover the basic parametric controls available for the model, as well as additional features such as adding and removing layers using the geometry nodes interface. Asset download (Gumroad): ryomizutagraphics.gumroad.com/l/procedural_blood_vesselMy socials:Website: ryomizuta.comTwitter: twitter.com/Ryo_M_GraphicsInstagram: instagram.com/ryomizuta_graphics
Atomic force microscopy data in Blender Ryo Mizuta Graphics 2025-03-21 | This video will go over how to visualise AFM data in 3D using Blender. You will need the following additional resources to follow along.Gwyddion: gwyddion.netBlender colormaps: github.com/TheJeran/Blender-Colormaps/tree/main Timestamps:00:40 Preparing data in Gwyddion01:32 Creating height maps in Blender04:30 Adding colormapsMy socials:Website: ryomizuta.comBluesky: @ryomizutagraphics.bsky.socialTwitter: @ryo_m_graphics Instagram: @ryomizuta_graphics Music:Cosmic Electronic Dreamy Synth - AllWorldMusic
Procedural magnetic domain walls in Blender Ryo Mizuta Graphics 2024-05-31 | A quick tutorial for creating a customisable model of Bloch domain walls using geometry nodes in Blender.My socials:Website: ryomizuta.comTwitter: twitter.com/Ryo_M_GraphicsInstagram: instagram.com/ryomizuta_graphicsMusic:Spin (Coma-Media)
Cover art breakdowns - Episode 2 - Ella Maru Studio Ryo Mizuta Graphics 2024-05-24 | In this episode, we'll discuss a recent cover illustration from Ella Maru Studios, featured on the front of Nature Catalysis vol 6 no.4. I'll show how something similar can be recreated in Blender in order to discuss/demonstrate some of the 3D artistic points behind the illustration. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:02 Illustration overview03:43 Making the catalyst particle07:16 Adding gas bubbles09:26 Adding smaller gas bubbles 14:45 LightingThe original publication: nature.com/articles/s41929-023-00938-z Ella Maru Studios: scientific-illustrations.comResourcesNanoparticle asset (gumroad): ryomizutagraphics.gumroad.com/l/Nanoparticle_V1Polyhaven for HDRIs: polyhaven.com/hdris My socials:Website: ryomizuta.comTwitter: twitter.com/Ryo_M_GraphicsInstagram: instagram.com/ryomizuta_graphicsMusic:Documentary (Coma-Media)
Photonic integrated circuit animations in Blender Ryo Mizuta Graphics 2024-05-10 | A quick tutorial for creating waveguides for photonic circuits using geometry nodes in Blender, as well as how to animate light pulses. My socials:Website: ryomizuta.comTwitter: twitter.com/Ryo_M_GraphicsInstagram: instagram.com/ryomizuta_graphicsMusic:Liderc - For Her Chill
Cover art breakdowns - Episode 1 Ryo Mizuta Graphics 2024-05-03 | This is the first of a series of videos in which I'll be discussing all things related to creating 3D scientific journal cover illustrations. With these videos, I'll be dissecting some of my own cover illustrations and how I went about making them in Blender, as well as highlighting and breaking down artwork from other scientific illustrators. Timestamps:00:08 Intro to the series00:47 Episode 1 content01:34 Part 1 - Ideation03:47 Part 2 - Image composition and colouring06:38 Part 3 - 3D scene in BlenderMy socials:Website: ryomizuta.comTwitter: twitter.com/Ryo_M_GraphicsInstagram: instagram.com/ryomizuta_graphicsMusic:Documentary Background (Aleksey Chistilin)
Nanofiber yarn structures in Blender Ryo Mizuta Graphics 2024-04-26 | This video will go over how to use curves in Geometry Nodes to illustrate various yarn structures in Blender. Timestamps:00:22 Basic close-packed yarn02:40 Randomly-packed yarn03:55 Adding procedural twisting05:45 Hierarchical structuresMy socials:Website: ryomizuta.comTwitter: twitter.com/Ryo_M_GraphicsInstagram: instagram.com/ryomizuta_graphicsMusic:Abstract Fashion Pop - QubeSounds
How to Animate Nanopore Sequencing Ryo Mizuta Graphics 2024-04-12 | In this video, we'll go over how to set up everything you need to create a nanopore sequencing animation in Blender. *Sorry for the weird audio situation*Timestamps:00:00 Intro to animation01:27 Lipid membrane04:00 Creating the nanopore protein06:50 Creating the helicase protein08:20 Setting up DNA09:05 Setting up unwinding DNA effect11:37 Animating DNA motion13:37 Location specific DNA unwindingResources:Molecular Nodes: bradyajohnston.github.io/MolecularNodesCGFigures Asset Library: cgfigures.gumroad.com/l/TheCGFiguresAssetLibrary My socials:Website: ryomizuta.comTwitter: twitter.com/Ryo_M_GraphicsInstagram: instagram.com/ryomizuta_graphicsMusic:Spacetime (SergePavkinMusic)
Nanopore sequencing animation Ryo Mizuta Graphics 2024-04-04 | *This is NOT a tutorial!*A short test animation of nanopore sequencing, made using Blender and the Molecular Nodes add-on by Brady Johnson. Hope you enjoy :) Molecular Nodes: bradyajohnston.github.io/MolecularNodesBrady's Channel: youtube.com/@UCt3o5sYl7y1uwBrWfy-0qVg My socials:Website: ryomizuta.comTwitter: twitter.com/Ryo_M_GraphicsInstagram: instagram.com/ryomizuta_graphicsMusic:Spacetime (SergePavkinMusic)
Make ANYTHING porous in Blender Ryo Mizuta Graphics 2024-03-29 | This is an updated tutorial on how to turn any mesh into a porous structure in Blender using geometry nodes. It builds on my first tutorial about using the Volume Cube node to make porous setups so I recommend checking that out first before trying this one. Basic porous material tutorial: youtu.be/A3ebrDtkLGYMy socials:Website: ryomizuta.comTwitter: twitter.com/Ryo_M_GraphicsInstagram: instagram.com/ryomizuta_graphicsMusic:Ethereal Vistas (Starjam)
3D Printing Animation in Blender Ryo Mizuta Graphics 2024-03-15 | A quick tutorial on how to create simple 3D printing animations using geometry nodes in Blender. My socials:Website: ryomizuta.comTwitter: twitter.com/Ryo_M_GraphicsInstagram: instagram.com/ryomizuta_graphicsMusic:Starjam - Ethereal Vistas
Skin anatomy illustrations in Blender Ryo Mizuta Graphics 2024-03-01 | This is a walkthrough on how to get started using free model of human skin to create cross-sectional anatomy illustrations. The model is made using a geometry node modifier to procedurally create cross-sectional illustrations of human skin. Controls are available to add different layers, control their surface structures, as well as distribute hair, sweat glands and fat cellsAsset download (Gumroad): ryomizutagraphics.gumroad.com/l/procedural_skin_modelMy socials:Website: ryomizuta.comTwitter: twitter.com/Ryo_M_GraphicsInstagram: instagram.com/ryomizuta_graphicsMusic:Coverless Book (MYAUDIOVISION)
Microfluidic droplet generation (Animation) in Blender Ryo Mizuta Graphics 2024-02-16 | This video will show you can use metaballs in geometry nodes to create a simple animation of droplets forming in a microfluidic setup. My socials:Website: ryomizuta.comTwitter: twitter.com/Ryo_M_GraphicsInstagram: instagram.com/ryomizuta_graphicsMusic:Penguinmusic - Modern Chillout (Future Calm)
Multiphase Nanoparticles in Blender Ryo Mizuta Graphics 2024-02-02 | This video will show how to create nanoparticle with phase/atomic composition control using geometry nodes.Gumroad (Nanoparticle asset): ryomizutagraphics.gumroad.com/l/Nanoparticle_V1Tutorial on how to use the basic features of the Nanoparticle asset:youtu.be/mwsAxK_pcEc My socials:Website: ryomizuta.comTwitter: twitter.com/Ryo_M_GraphicsInstagram: instagram.com/ryomizuta_graphicsMusic:Sublime Mind (Chillmore)
Procedural hydrogels in Blender Ryo Mizuta Graphics 2024-01-19 | This is a quick tutorial on how to create a customisable hydrogel illustration using geometry nodes. NOTE: we will only consider simplified models of hydrogels; we won't look at showing any rigorous internal structure of the polymer chains and how they are cross-linked. Make sure you have Blender 4.0 or higher:blender.org/download My socials:Website: ryomizuta.comTwitter: twitter.com/Ryo_M_GraphicsInstagram: instagram.com/ryomizuta_graphicsMusic:Soft LoFi Beat (ComaStudio)
2023 - Recap reel Ryo Mizuta Graphics 2024-01-06 | Some highlights from 2023 :) My socials:Website: ryomizuta.comTwitter: twitter.com/Ryo_M_GraphicsInstagram: instagram.com/ryomizuta_graphicsMusic:The podcast intro (Music_unlimited)
Realistic Gaussian beams in Blender - Part 2 (Asset overview) Ryo Mizuta Graphics 2024-01-05 | This video is part 2 of this two-part tutorial set on creating realistic Gaussian beam illustrations in Blender. I'll walk you through on how to get started using the procedural Gaussian beam shader, which you can download from my Gumroad for free. If you want to know more on how this shader was created, check out part 1!Part 1 (Creating the shader): youtu.be/JVWi-ji-C1QAsset download (Gumroad): ryomizutagraphics.gumroad.com/l/gaussian_beam_shaderMy socials:Website: ryomizuta.comTwitter: twitter.com/Ryo_M_GraphicsInstagram: instagram.com/ryomizuta_graphicsMusic:Close / Study Relax ChillHop / Calm Study LoFi (SoulProdMusic)
Realistic Gaussian beams in Blender - Part 1 (Creating the shader) Ryo Mizuta Graphics 2024-01-05 | This is part 1 of this two-part tutorial set on creating realistic Gaussian beam illustrations in Blender. This video will show how to build a volumetric shader that plots the intensity distribution equation for Gaussian beams. If you want to skip the build step and want to quickly get started with using the shader, download it from my Gumroad and check out the Part 2 video for a quick start guide!Part 2 (Asset overview): youtu.be/15NtAyWRybETexture coordinates for curves (by Nrd Kraft): youtube.com/watch?v=b-scwnmZ79o&t=249s Asset download (Gumroad): Gaussian beam shader: ryomizutagraphics.gumroad.com/l/gaussian_beam_shaderOptical components pack: ryomizutagraphics.gumroad.com/l/OpticalComponentsV1My socials:Website: ryomizuta.comTwitter: twitter.com/Ryo_M_GraphicsInstagram: instagram.com/ryomizuta_graphicsMusic:Polarized (Mezhdunami)
Starting Sciart EP3 - Photothermal/Photodynamic Therapy Ryo Mizuta Graphics 2023-11-04 | This introductory video will show you how to create an illustration that is commonly used to showcase photothermal or photodynamic therapy. Required Assets:Procedural blood vessel: ryomizutagraphics.gumroad.com/l/procedural_blood_vesselOptional assets (not covered in tutorial, but complementary/useful):CGFigures asset library: cgfigures.gumroad.com/l/TheCGFiguresAssetLibrary?layout=profileTimestamps:1:05 - Drawing a tumor cell5:30 - Distributing tumor cells8:10 - Adding the blood vessel11:15 - Drawing capillaries15:20 - Adding drug carrier16:28 - Stylised light (beam)Relevant previous tutorials:Blood vessel asset: youtu.be/whh1QblAGEo My socials:Website: ryomizuta.comTwitter: twitter.com/Ryo_M_GraphicsInstagram: instagram.com/ryomizuta_graphicsMusic:Night coffee shop (Lofi_hour)
Starting Sciart EP2 - Lithium Ion Battery Electrodes Ryo Mizuta Graphics 2023-10-28 | This video will go through how to illustrate a number of different types and aspects of electrode structures for Li-ion batteries. Timestamps:1:01 - Basic electrode structure13:25 - Alternative volume packing design17:10 - SEI schematic19:45 - Cracked active material particlesRelevant previous tutorials:Porous materials: youtu.be/A3ebrDtkLGY My socials:Website: ryomizuta.comTwitter: twitter.com/Ryo_M_GraphicsInstagram: instagram.com/ryomizuta_graphics
Atomic defect illustrations in 2D materials with Blender Ryo Mizuta Graphics 2023-10-20 | This is a short tutorial on how to illustration common atomic defects (single vacancy and substitutional defects) in 2D transition metal dichalcogenides and hexagonal boron nitride. CGFigures assets used/mentioned in this video:Graphene and Boron Nitride V.2 ft. Monolayer Metal Dichalcogenides: cgfigures.gumroad.com/l/grhZH?layout=profileCGFigures asset library: cgfigures.gumroad.com/l/TheCGFiguresAssetLibrary?layout=profileTutorials:Blender for Scientists - Advanced Geometry Nodes Part 1: Variablesyoutube.com/watch?v=acgjENbm3zM&t=15sMy socials:Website: ryomizuta.comTwitter: twitter.com/Ryo_M_GraphicsInstagram: instagram.com/ryomizuta_graphicsMusicFashion lo-fi hip-hop (penguinmusic)
Starting Sciart EP1 - FET Biosensor Ryo Mizuta Graphics 2023-10-13 | Welcome to Starting Sciart! In this series of draw-along tutorials, we'll draw together a variety of different scientific illustrations in Blender! These tutorials are intentionally a little longer to show the full illustration process so that even beginners can follow along. In this first episode, we'll cover how to draw a field-effect transistor (FET)-based biosensor, or a bio-FET. Assets:Layer builder (CGFigures): cgfigures.gumroad.com/l/layers?layout=profileTransition metal dichalcogenide builder (CGFigures): cgfigures.gumroad.com/l/MetalDichalcogenides?layout=profile(this asset also works equally well: cgfigures.gumroad.com/l/grhZH?layout=profile) In-depth asset tutorials (by CGFigures):Layer builder: youtube.com/watch?v=Hkn2aVxZZ24&t=609sBuilding 2D materials with geometry nodes: youtube.com/watch?v=acgjENbm3zMHDRI: polyhaven.com/a/brown_photostudio_02My socials:Website: ryomizuta.comTwitter: twitter.com/Ryo_M_GraphicsInstagram: instagram.com/ryomizuta_graphicsMusic: Sweet Chillhop (Music_Unlimited)
Porous material structures in Blender Ryo Mizuta Graphics 2023-10-06 | A tutorial on how to quickly set up different porous materials in Blender using the Volume Cube node in geometry nodes. My socials:Website: ryomizuta.comTwitter: twitter.com/Ryo_M_GraphicsInstagram: instagram.com/ryomizuta_graphics
Tubular structures and procedural cutaways in Blender Ryo Mizuta Graphics 2023-09-29 | This is a quick tutorial on how to procedurally create tubular structures such as nanowires, nanotubes, optical fibres, and others from curve objects in geometry nodes. We will also discuss how the Trim Curve node can be used to easily create useful cutaways of these structures, which are relevant for technical schematics. Topics that are covered:1. Converting curve objects into solid, hollow cylinders, and combinations.2. Using the Trim curve node to create peel-away effects3. Using the Trim curve node for radial cutawaysMy socials:Website: ryomizuta.comTwitter: twitter.com/Ryo_M_GraphicsInstagram: instagram.com/ryomizuta_graphicsMusic:Lost Ambient Lofi 60s (Lesfm)
Device Schematics - from AutoCAD to Blender Ryo Mizuta Graphics 2023-09-01 | This is a quick walkthrough of how you can bring AutoCAD files such as photolithography mask designs into Blender and use them directly to create 3D illustrations. To demonstrate how this works, I'll be creating this simple schematic of a microfluidic channel on top of some interdigitated electrodes. Topics that are covered:- How to prepare your CAD file- Importing .dxf files into Blender and settings- Using geometry nodes to convert the 2D geometries into 3D objectsDownload links:Demo AutoCAD file (.dxf) for the microfluidic device with electrodes: drive.google.com/file/d/1Pe_NedA3wKWdeTYPlId0LNdWrsBriY8_/view?usp=sharingMy socials:Website: ryomizuta.comTwitter: twitter.com/Ryo_M_GraphicsInstagram: instagram.com/ryomizuta_graphicsMusic:Travel to the City (Leafm)
Plasmonic hotspots with nanoparticle-on-mirror in Blender Ryo Mizuta Graphics 2023-08-04 | This is a quick walkthrough showing how you can create a procedural plasmonic hotspot effect using geometry nodes in Blender, looking specifically at gold nanoparticles on mirror configuration. Happy Blendering! P..S. I really made a meal out of explaining the proximity distance and showing it in the shader editor. Hopefully it isn't too confusing, but leave a comment down below if I lost you. P.S. 2. Also, sorry, for the weird hissing background in the audio from about halfway onwards...My socials:Website: ryomizuta.comTwitter: twitter.com/Ryo_M_GraphicsInstagram: instagram.com/ryomizuta_graphicsMusic:LofCosmos - The Moon
Optical setup schematics in Blender Ryo Mizuta Graphics 2023-07-21 | This video shows how you can create simplified illustrations of optical setups in Blender, that are suitable for use in publications, presentations and other scientific media. (Sorry for the bad audio quality, will fix for future videos...)Download links:Optical components pack (Gumroad): ryomizutagraphics.gumroad.com/l/OpticalComponentsV1 HDRI from Polyhaven: polyhaven.com/a/brown_photostudio_02My socials:Website: ryomizuta.comTwitter: twitter.com/Ryo_M_GraphicsInstagram: instagram.com/ryomizuta_graphicsMusic:penguinmusic - Modern Chillout (Future Calm)
Nanoparticles in Blender - Part 2 Ryo Mizuta Graphics 2023-04-21 | This video is the second part of two videos on creating and using nanoparticles in Blender. This second half gives a basic-level tutorial on how to create a simple nanoparticle scene that is suitable for presentations and title slides. Download links:HDRI from Polyhaven: polyhaven.com/a/brown_photostudio_02Asset download (Gumroad): ryomizutagraphics.gumroad.com/l/Nanoparticle_V1Blender: blender.org/download Link to part 1: youtu.be/mwsAxK_pcEcMy socials:Website: ryomizuta.comTwitter: twitter.com/Ryo_M_GraphicsInstagram: instagram.com/ryomizuta_graphicsMusic:Deep Lo-Fi Hip-Hop - Oleksandr Stepanov
Nanoparticles in Blender - Part 1 Ryo Mizuta Graphics 2023-04-16 | This video is the first part of two videos on creating nanoparticles in Blender. It is a basic walkthrough of features on my face-centred cubic nanoparticle asset that I have made available for free on Gumroad. Download links:Asset download (Gumroad): ryomizutagraphics.gumroad.com/l/Nanoparticle_V1Blender: blender.org/download Link to part 2: youtu.be/SZIWSzjZYb8My socials:Website: ryomizuta.comTwitter: twitter.com/Ryo_M_GraphicsInstagram: instagram.com/ryomizuta_graphics
