Learn to create anime-style 3D animations in a 30-minute tutorial exploring the Goo Engine, a specialized Blender build designed for cel-shaded rendering. Master the fundamentals of setting up 3D objects, implementing toon shaders, and achieving crisp shadow effects characteristic of anime aesthetics. Progress through practical demonstrations using a Daz Studio Genesis 8 Male character to understand complex shader applications, including specialized techniques for hair meshes with alpha transparency. Explore the intricacies of LineArt implementation and discover effective workarounds for transparency challenges. Gain comprehensive knowledge of cel-shading techniques that bridge traditional anime aesthetics with modern 3D graphics, featuring distinct hard edges and stylized two-dimensional appearances while leveraging the efficiency of contemporary animation technology.
How to Make Anime in Blender Using Goo Engine - Cel-Shading Tutorial
Overview
Syllabus
- Where to get GooEngine and the specialized Toon Shader
- Setting up 3D object and scene to receive the Toon Shader
- Node setup for the basic GooEngine Toon Shader
- Testing settings for crisp shadows
- Importing Daz Studio Genesis 8 Male to test on complex character
- Preparing set up for specialized Goo Engine Toon Shader
- Appending Goo Engine Toon Shader from Demo File
- Applying Shader to Daz Character
- Applying to Hair Meshes with Alpha Transparency
- Setting up for LineArt
- WorkAround for LineArt when Alpha Transparency is involved
Taught by
W3 Productions
