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Twisting Crystals in Blender

Polyfjord via YouTube

Overview

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Learn how to create stunning twisted crystal shapes in Blender with this comprehensive 28-minute tutorial. Master curve control techniques to make any shape follow a curve and twist using a simple modifier setup. Explore procedural color assignment and render eye-catching results in Cycles with a glass material. Follow along step-by-step as you twist meshes, add and edit curves, duplicate shapes, set up cameras and lighting, create materials, and apply colors. Discover advanced techniques like mesh separation and denoiser setup before exporting your final creation. Perfect for Blender enthusiasts looking to enhance their 3D modeling and rendering skills.

Syllabus

Intro
STEP 1 - Twisting the mesh
STEP 2 - Adding the curve
STEP 3 - Editing the shape
STEP 4 - Duplicating the shape
STEP 5 - Setting up the camera
STEP 6 - Adding light sources
STEP 7 - Material setup and colors
- Separating mesh
- Denoiser setup
- Exporting the video file
- FINAL RESULT

Taught by

Polyfjord

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