A YouTuber's Experiment with AI-Driven 3D Modeling A recent video by Mickmumpitz has sparked interest in the potential of artificial intelligence to revolutionize 3D modeling software like Blender. In the video, Mickmumpitz demonstrates how they used ChatGPT, a large language model, to automate various tasks within Blender. From Scripting to Scene Creation Initially, the focus was on using...

After years of anticipation and countless mind-blowing teaser trailers, EmberGen developer JangaFX has finally launched LiquiGen, the company's node-based real-time fluid simulation software, now available in closed alpha. Announced back in 2020 as a companion app to EmberGen, LiquiGen was designed to enable its users to simulate and render lifelike liquids in real-time. As stated by...

Nodes Interactive – aka games artist and tools developer Piotr Popek – has released the Sculpt Bridge Tool, a new free modeling add-on for Blender. The add-on enables users to create 3D strands connecting two selected parts of a mesh, in a similar way to ZBrush’s Slime Bridge tool, or to punch out a tunnel connecting them. Generate organic-looking 3D...

    Introduction Hi there, 80 Level readers. My name is Trung Duy Nguyen. I'm a 3D Artist from Vietnam with over 12 years of experience in the field. I've been based in Saigon throughout my career, and I started my personal 3D art journey in 2020. After a while, I found my niche in creating anime-inspired, cel-shaded art that imitates the look and feel of an...

Abanob Atef shared a detailed breakdown of the Dark World scene inspired by Hellblade and God of War, explained how he set up a custom moss shader and a burned fire decal, and showed how he used William Faucher's EasyFog plugin. Introduction Hi! My name's Abanob Atef, and I'm a 17-year-old Environment and Lighting Artist who loves to create immersive and...