Learn Blender Simulations the Right Way

Name: Learn Blender Simulations the Right Way
Brand: Packt Publishing
Price: 55.99 AUD
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Transform your artistic vision into stunning, realistic simulations with Blender 4.0

By: Stephen Pearson

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eBook | 28 April 2025

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Founder of BlenderMadeEasy, Stephen Pearson, will take your Blender skills to the next level by helping you create realistic simulations like fire, water, and explosions in this beginner-friendly illustrated guide

Key Features

Gain in-depth knowledge of each physics-based simulation that Blender has to offer
Construct advanced fire, smoke and liquid animations using Blender's built-in Mantaflow system
Create nine different realistic animations with step-by-step guides using every simulation in Blender
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

Ready to unleash the power of visual effects? From explosive movie scenes to mind-bending game animations, VFX artistry is transforming entertainment—and you can master it with Blender specialist Stephen Pearson, drawing from his decade of industry experience and track record of teaching thousands through best-selling VFX courses. While Blender is packed with features for 3D modeling, animation, and compositing, this guide focuses on its VFX capabilities to equip you to create stunning digital effects. It gives you a deep understanding of how to create and render realistic simulations and animations in Blender using both Eevee and Cycles. This book walks you through five physics-based simulations: fluid (fire, smoke, and liquid), rigid bodies, soft bodies, cloth, and dynamic paint. Each chapter starts by explaining how a simulation type works in Blender, covering all essential settings and values, while also covering practical examples to help you learn how to diagnose common issues and troubleshoot. You'll put your skills to the test with nine hands-on projects, including a campfire, waterfall, explosion, waving flag, and a burning effect. By the end of the book, you'll have built a portfolio of animations, mastered combining multiple simulations, and developed the skills to create professional-quality VFX projects in Blender.

What you will learn

Create a realistic campfire simulation with sparks and motion blur
Simulate a chaotic explosion using smoke, fire, and particle effects
Implement fluid simulation for a waterfall with waves and foam
Use the soft body system to simulate a sphere moving through obstacles
Apply cloth physics to animate a waving flag attached to a pole with ropes
Master the rigid body system to create a Rube Goldberg machine-like animation
Animate painting effects and raindrops using Dynamic Paint
Combine multiple simulation effects to create a burning effect animation

Who this book is for

This book is for VFX artists, 3D artists, game designers, and Blender artists who want to improve their skill set and learn all about the wonderful world of computer-generated physics simulations. Having a good grasp of the Blender interface is necessary to get started.