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How it feels learning 3D. Every stage is a hurdle 😅

How it feels learning 3D. Every stage is a hurdle 😅

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blender + three.js is a wonderful thing

blender + three.js is a wonderful thing

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Artists, show me your robots

Artists, show me your robots

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The Speed Loader for Rust new High Caliber Revolver. This was super fun to create and texture. Preview in Blenders Eevee viewport 😍 #b3d #gamedev #gameart

The Speed Loader for Rust new High Caliber Revolver. This was super fun to create and texture. Preview in Blenders Eevee viewport 😍 #b3d #gamedev #gameart

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Mirror Mirror! simple approach to complex subd cylindrical objects

Mirror Mirror! simple approach to complex subd cylindrical objects

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I sure did - i actually simulated them in Marvelous Designer to get some natural folds.

I sure did - i actually simulated them in Marvelous Designer to get some natural folds.

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I've compiled all my PureRef tips into one blogpost so you can bookmark it and refer back to!

I've compiled all my PureRef tips into one blogpost so you can bookmark it and refer back to!

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the other benefit to this method is now we get to rig it in such a way where we can stretch the geometry of the rope as the anchor and the knot move down, the rope tiles as it scrolls giving the effect its moving with the anchor.

the other benefit to this method is now we get to rig it in such a way where we can stretch the geometry of the rope as the anchor and the knot move down, the rope tiles as it scrolls giving the effect its moving with the anchor.

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This was blender 3.3.2. For 4.2+ I use these settings: Sampling: Viewport → Samples: 64 Shadows →Steps: 16 Raytracing: Method: Screen - Trace Resolution: 1:1 Max Roughness 1 Raytracing → Denoising Raytracing → Fast GI Approximation Method: Global Illumination Raytracing → Fast GI Approximation Resolution 1:1 Rays: 4 Steps: 32 Precision: 1 Performance Enable High Quality Normals Viewport → Pixel Size: 1x Colour Management View Transform: AgX Look: Medium High Contrast Exposure: 1.5

This was blender 3.3.2. For 4.2+ I use these settings: Sampling: Viewport → Samples: 64 Shadows →Steps: 16 Raytracing: Method: Screen - Trace Resolution: 1:1 Max Roughness 1 Raytracing → Denoising Raytracing → Fast GI Approximation Method: Global Illumination Raytracing → Fast GI Approximation Resolution 1:1 Rays: 4 Steps: 32 Precision: 1 Performance Enable High Quality Normals Viewport → Pixel Size: 1x Colour Management View Transform: AgX Look: Medium High Contrast Exposure: 1.5

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one QOL setting i would love in Blender is to display the rotation values on the axis instead in the top left corner of the window. just like this:

one QOL setting i would love in Blender is to display the rotation values on the axis instead in the top left corner of the window. just like this:

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these were fun to work on. It was great having my team push these out. Lewis Thompson 🎮 Alfie Birch Tom Darroch - tommydaz.bsky.social they did a really great job here's the one i worked on

these were fun to work on. It was great having my team push these out. Lewis Thompson 🎮 Alfie Birch Tom Darroch - tommydaz.bsky.social they did a really great job here's the one i worked on

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blender crashed and the last time you saved was an hour ago

blender crashed and the last time you saved was an hour ago

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I recall a post made by someone a couple of years ago, criticizing aspects of Blender, including the edge highlight when selecting a vertex, calling it terrible. It's actually awesome and incredibly useful in X-Ray mode. I don't know how I worked without it in 3ds Max.

I recall a post made by someone a couple of years ago, criticizing aspects of Blender, including the edge highlight when selecting a vertex, calling it terrible. It's actually awesome and incredibly useful in X-Ray mode. I don't know how I worked without it in 3ds Max.

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Ah yes. The ice throne I made for Rust. Preview in blenders Eevee viewport 😍 Baking thickness maps is essential to help sell rich ice objects like this.

Ah yes. The ice throne I made for Rust. Preview in blenders Eevee viewport 😍 Baking thickness maps is essential to help sell rich ice objects like this.

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When editing a mesh's geometry in Blender that already has established UVs (especially when creating LODs), UVs don't automatically weld during optimizations. You can use "Weld by Distance," but remember to enable the "Shared Vertex" option to weld UVs only based on shared vertices.

When editing a mesh's geometry in Blender that already has established UVs (especially when creating LODs), UVs don't automatically weld during optimizations. You can use "Weld by Distance," but remember to enable the "Shared Vertex" option to weld UVs only based on shared vertices.

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Having used 3ds max for over 10 years with a lot of antiquated UI - seeing improvements to ui customisation in blender like this is so nice and refreshing.

Having used 3ds max for over 10 years with a lot of antiquated UI - seeing improvements to ui customisation in blender like this is so nice and refreshing.

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loved working on this toolcupboard skin for Rust. It didn't take that long - creating a greeble sheet to quickly create the many parts. Loved seeing it lit up in Blenders viewport.

loved working on this toolcupboard skin for Rust. It didn't take that long - creating a greeble sheet to quickly create the many parts. Loved seeing it lit up in Blenders viewport.

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I love that Blender allows multiple scenes in one file. It's a great way to organize assets into different stages. Even better, you can save the file as the default template for each startup.

I love that Blender allows multiple scenes in one file. It's a great way to organize assets into different stages. Even better, you can save the file as the default template for each startup.

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Quick way to add support edges to annoying objects in #blender like this. 1. Select a Face. 2. 'Select Linked Faces' 3. 'Select Boundary Loop' 4. Bevel using Profile Mode set to 1. Voila. #b3d #gamedev #gameart

Quick way to add support edges to annoying objects in #blender like this. 1. Select a Face. 2. 'Select Linked Faces' 3. 'Select Boundary Loop' 4. Bevel using Profile Mode set to 1. Voila. #b3d #gamedev #gameart

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Found out this week the organisational power of 'View Layers' in Blender. Instead of Hiding/Unhiding objects/collections every time, you can set a new view layer to only display or hide certain collections🤯

Found out this week the organisational power of 'View Layers' in Blender. Instead of Hiding/Unhiding objects/collections every time, you can set a new view layer to only display or hide certain collections🤯

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I also got sick of opening photoshop to create dials. so here is where you can create your own. Save presets. Export as png/svg. have fun
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I also got sick of opening photoshop to create dials. so here is where you can create your own. Save presets. Export as png/svg. have fun

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334,724 views • 8 days ago

no more having to open photoshop to create alpha textures from photos same process i use in photoshop: Black and White adjustment + levels but now in the browser
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no more having to open photoshop to create alpha textures from photos same process i use in photoshop: Black and White adjustment + levels but now in the browser

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368,512 views • 12 days ago

made a fair few labels/warning labels over the years for texturing. hated doing it in photoshop so here's so you can make them super easily. Templates, save presets, export png/svg, 150+ pictograms. Layer-based canvas. Enjoy!
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made a fair few labels/warning labels over the years for texturing. hated doing it in photoshop so here's so you can make them super easily. Templates, save presets, export png/svg, 150+ pictograms. Layer-based canvas. Enjoy!

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23,416 views • 5 days ago

Turned Anton Palmqvist's excellent into a three.js viewer here at so you can get a feel of the materials. Easily copy albedo values and test your own models with the material library
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Turned Anton Palmqvist's excellent into a three.js viewer here at so you can get a feel of the materials. Easily copy albedo values and test your own models with the material library

Pilgrim

24,490 views • 6 days ago

"Just use nanite bro, no need to optimise your mesh."
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"Just use nanite bro, no need to optimise your mesh."

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885,489 views • 11 months ago

Here let me help you with one aspect of blender - UV unwrapping. It's not so difficult.
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Here let me help you with one aspect of blender - UV unwrapping. It's not so difficult.

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183,243 views • 8 months ago

Here's the overview video for my upcoming tutorial series in making a Naval Flaregun in Blender. Enjoy!
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Here's the overview video for my upcoming tutorial series in making a Naval Flaregun in Blender. Enjoy!

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19,540 views • 20 days ago

new 3d art portfolio concept. 3d viewer uses three.js
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new 3d art portfolio concept. 3d viewer uses three.js

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79,920 views • 3 months ago

nearing completion of my 3d art portfolio site
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nearing completion of my 3d art portfolio site

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28,594 views • 1 month ago

Soft Selection visualiser for Blender - I really don't understand why this isn't an option to enable in the Viewport Overlays.
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Soft Selection visualiser for Blender - I really don't understand why this isn't an option to enable in the Viewport Overlays.

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55,619 views • 3 months ago

think i've got a cool 3d portfolio going here
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think i've got a cool 3d portfolio going here

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49,486 views • 3 months ago

You don't need an overly complex scene to create nice renders of your asset. Sometimes, all it takes it just a simple curved plane, a long focal length (80-120mm) and a shallow depth of field (1.8/2/4).
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You don't need an overly complex scene to create nice renders of your asset. Sometimes, all it takes it just a simple curved plane, a long focal length (80-120mm) and a shallow depth of field (1.8/2/4).

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112,766 views • 11 months ago

i feel like i've made a 3d art portfolio into a game
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i feel like i've made a 3d art portfolio into a game

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43,601 views • 3 months ago

using anchor points in Adobe Substance 3D painter, to create welding spatter instead of sculpting them. A balance between sculpting details in Zbrush and using painting height details in Painter, like this, allows way more freedom in texturing and room for some experimentation.
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using anchor points in Adobe Substance 3D painter, to create welding spatter instead of sculpting them. A balance between sculpting details in Zbrush and using painting height details in Painter, like this, allows way more freedom in texturing and room for some experimentation.

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161,374 views • 1 year ago

you can easily paint in sculpted folds in Substance painter by using the following setup: (the Sculpted Folds folder) New layer with just height info. Paint effect in the black mask to paint where you want the folds. Blur Directions to create the falloff. Blur to soften it all.
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you can easily paint in sculpted folds in Substance painter by using the following setup: (the Sculpted Folds folder) New layer with just height info. Paint effect in the black mask to paint where you want the folds. Blur Directions to create the falloff. Blur to soften it all.

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205,463 views • 2 years ago

Leather wrap material buildup for the handcrafted revolver for Rust
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Leather wrap material buildup for the handcrafted revolver for Rust

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98,675 views • 1 year ago

The best weapon skin to have ever graced gaming in the entire world
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The best weapon skin to have ever graced gaming in the entire world

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113,993 views • 1 year ago

Here's a cool trick in PureRef to quickly copy images from websites. Copy website address and paste it into PureRef. Yup. Happy New Year
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Here's a cool trick in PureRef to quickly copy images from websites. Copy website address and paste it into PureRef. Yup. Happy New Year

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141,680 views • 2 years ago

totally underrated feature of Blenders is being able to drag and drop meshes you've modelled from the scene hierarchy straight onto a mesh. Super helpful for placing bolts instead of duplicating and having to rotate manually
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totally underrated feature of Blenders is being able to drag and drop meshes you've modelled from the scene hierarchy straight onto a mesh. Super helpful for placing bolts instead of duplicating and having to rotate manually

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131,262 views • 2 years ago

it's true. one of the projects i wanted to explore this hackweek was deploying a chicken coup. The idea is that then you're able to use a tool similar to the tripwire/christmas lights, to create a chicken wire fence around it to keep them from escaping, and so you can farm chickens. Place feed in the storage at the back. it was made pretty quick, using materials already existing in-game. Props to anyone who knows where the wood is from.
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it's true. one of the projects i wanted to explore this hackweek was deploying a chicken coup. The idea is that then you're able to use a tool similar to the tripwire/christmas lights, to create a chicken wire fence around it to keep them from escaping, and so you can farm chickens. Place feed in the storage at the back. it was made pretty quick, using materials already existing in-game. Props to anyone who knows where the wood is from.

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85,973 views • 1 year ago