INTRODUCTION
Hi, I’m Kareem Radwan, a 3D artist from Egypt.
Six years ago, my 3D journey began when I needed to design a home for my pet rabbit. With no prior knowledge, I started with SketchUp. As I crafted the rabbit’s abode, my passion for drawing and sculpting merged seamlessly with 3D design. Unaware of its future impact, I delved deeper, learning Blender, Substance Painter, Marvelous Designer, ZBrush, and Cinema 4D.
Recently, I started using Blender 3D, grateful for its versatility. This transition marked a significant step, offering a wealth of creative possibilities. My journey, from rabbit hutches to professional 3D, reflects a transformative evolution fueled by curiosity and dedication.
INSPIRATION
I’m a coffee lover, and I own an espresso machine. However, making a cup of coffee manually requires time and effort. This sparked the idea of creating a robotic coffee maker project. It’s a personal challenge for me to delve into animation and fluid simulation within Blender.
PROCESS
Tools:
- Blender
- Substance Painter
- Adobe Premiere
- FlipFluid
Breakdown:
Texture
I tried to make the texture realistic and simulate a futuristic environment, and this was done using Substance Painter.
Liquid Simulation
It has been challenging to simulate fluids and make them blend like real espresso. However, using the Flip Fluid add-on and the MixBox feature has been beneficial.
Video Editing
The last thing was to compile the video and the final touches, which were done on Adobe Premiere.
Speakers
I used speakers for the scene in Blender to make the sound source realistic.
And that’s it! Below are the final renders and the animation.
RENDER: Robotic Barista
Animation:
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About the Artist
Kareem Radwan is a 3D designer from Egypt, currently working as 3D artist for RA Bros.
