This video is about Gobos Plus add-on from SMOUSE. A gobo (short for GOes Before Optics) in cinematography is a stencil or template placed in front of a light source to create various light patterns or textures.This Gobos Plus pack looks like its absolutely loaded with such stencils that you can activate literally in one click, in Blender. Were talking over 60 presets, a mix of procedural ones that you can tweak on the fly and pre-animated gobos; all ready to go in Cycles and Eevee.https://blendermarket.com/products/smouses-everything-bundle/?ref=88 use a coupon code gleb10 to get an extra 10% discount of all SMOUSE products (for a limited time)Links and Credits:Smouses Everything BundleGobos PlusShaders Plus tutorialSMOUSE Add-ons Underwater Caustics TutorialImage Projection in Blender | Tutorial Part 1PolyhavenMaster Dappled & Textured Lighting in Blender: 4 Easy TechniquesFaun with cymbals by Virtual Museums of Maopolska, CC0 Public DomainMercury about to kill Argos by B. Thorvaldsen, CC0Doryphoros (carrying a spear) by Virtual Museums of Maopolska, CC0Polybios by noe-3d.at, CC0Julius Csar by noe-3d.at, CC0Sallustius by noe-3d.at, CC0Xenophon by noe-3d.at, CC0Statue of Augustus III Wettin by Virtual Museums of Maopolska, CC0Attikafigur Bass by noe-3d.at, CC0Herkules und Kalliope by noe-3d.at, CC0Hl. Benedikt von Nursia by noe-3d.at, CC0Hl. Ulrich von Augsburg by noe-3d.at, CC0A Simple Trick for Eye-catching Lighting | Blender TutorialThe post SMOUSE Gobos Plus Add-on for Blender appeared first on Creative Shrimp.

Shaders Plus is a game-changer for Blender the most popular and leading addon for achieving industry-standard shader effects. In this video, were giving it the attention it deserves.This entire session is dedicated to showcasing the full power of this addon. Over the next 40+ minutes, well demonstrate each of its key features: real-time caustics, thin film effects, and spectral dispersion thats incredibly physically accurate. We wont just show you what it can do, well also walk you through how to harness its potential for your own projects.Links and credits:SMOUSE Everything Bundle use a coupon code gleb10 to get an extra 10% discount (a limited number of copies)SMOUSE on Gumroad the coupon code gleb10 should still work!Shaders PlusUnderwater Caustics Shader (Free and Pro versions)Music: Spooky Boop Otis McDonaldLuxCoreRenderPolyhaven (HDRI panoramas, CC0)Brown Sneakers by yanix, CC AttributionBlaps mortisaga by Virtual Museums of Maopolska, CC0 Public DomainSanta Maria del Fiore Entrance by Shahriar Shahrabi, CC AttributionJeff Koons Balloon Dog by Jorge Vsquez Prez, CC Attribution2022 Volkswagen Lamando L 280 TSI by Ddiaz Design, CC AttributionPixabay (free images)Blender to Resolve: a Freemium Video CourseThe post SMOUSE Add-ons Shaders Plus appeared first on Creative Shrimp.

Were kicking off a brand new mini-series dedicated to unlocking the power of SMOUSE add-ons for Blender. In this first video, well be tackling the magic of underwater caustics: a fantastic SMOUSE tool that makes achieving this effect surprisingly easy.Links and credits:SMOUSE Everything Bundle use a coupon code gleb10 to get an extra 10% discount (a limited number of copies)SMOUSE on Gumroad the coupon code gleb10 should still work!Underwater Caustics Shader (Free and Pro versions)Blue Glacier by rpaylor, CC AttributionUnderwater Terrain #AgisoftNatureChallenge by yuma.jp, CC AttributionGiants Cave #AgisoftNatureChallenge by Alexei MKLT, CC AttributionDonut Photoscan by valwes, CC AttributionSwimming pool entertainment Construction Water by Mehdi Shahsavan, CC AttributionDust Particles+ assetPolyhavenMusic: Spooky Boop Otis McDonaldThis is just the beginning in the next two videos, well be exploring other powerful SMOUSE tools including a closer look at Shaders Plus and showing you how they all work together to create stunning visuals, previously really hard (if not impossible) to achieve in Blender.You May Also Like:The Lighting Addon Weve Been Waiting For Light WranglerOnce you use it, its hard to go back to default Blender light controls. Light Wrangler is a Blender add-on that transforms scene lighting by enabling you to place and adjust lights effortlessly (with a simple right-click).The post SMOUSE Add-ons Underwater Caustics Tutorial appeared first on Creative Shrimp.

Once you use it, its hard to go back to default Blender light controls. Light Wrangler is a Blender add-on that transforms scene lighting by enabling you to place and adjust lights effortlessly (with a simple right-click).Light Wrangler on Blender Market (our affiliate link)Light Wrangler on Gumroad (our affiliate link)Credits:Leonid Altmans Youtube ChannelLight Wrangler websiteApple Mac Mini M1 by DatSketch, CC Attributionhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Oculus Quest VR Headset by BlackCube, CC AttributionGaming headphone by Optic_idealist, CC Attribution2022 Volkswagen Lamando L 280 TSI by Ddiaz Design, CC AttributionChanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme by OddPhish3DSauvage Perfume by szsakaria, CC AttributionWine Bottle by RED2000, CC AttributionWine Bottle and Glass by JoeDev, CC AttributionNative Moisturizing Shampoo _ Coconut & Vanilla by BeeKING, CC AttributionIphone 14 Pro by mister dude, CC AttributionLow poly stand mixer green by assetfactorySmeg Toaster by The Fresh Lab, CC0 (Public Domain)HDRI, Models, Textures Polyhaven, CC0 (Public Domain)Disclaimer:This video is for educational and illustrative purposes only. The use of brand logos, trademarks, and products (e.g., Volkswagen, Chanel, etc.) is purely for demonstration and discussion. We are not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any of these companies. All trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective owners.The post The Lighting Addon Weve Been Waiting For Light Wrangler appeared first on Creative Shrimp.

KISS Keep It Simple Stupid, or Keep It Stupid Simple if you prefer, a good Blender exercise for reducing distraction and endless iteration is to just keep it simple.Take a simple blockout object (in this example from the Game Asset Workflow: Complete Blender Guide) and have fun with it. See the world in a grain of sand! Links:Patreon Game Asset Workflow: Complete Blender Guide on BlenderMarket (aka SuperHive)On GumroadBlenderThe post A Simple Block Blender Challenge appeared first on Creative Shrimp.

In this free bonus tutorial from Game Asset Workflow course, well explore two methods of displacing intricate geometry in Blender using generated depth-maps.Links:Game Asset Workflow: Complete Blender Guide on BlenderMarket (aka SuperHive)On GumroadDownload the source images & depth mapsKevin Stratvert How to Install & Use Stable Diffusion on WindowsDepth Map Script for Stable DiffusionMaterializeBlenderSketchfabSketchfab CC0 sculpture models:01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06The post Generate Depth Maps and Displace Super-detailed Bas-reliefs Blender Tutorial appeared first on Creative Shrimp.

Have you ever wanted to create stunning, game-ready assets but felt overwhelmed by the technical challenges? This course by Aidy Burrows and Gleb Alexandrov is your ultimate guide to mastering the entire game asset workflow in Blender.Game Asset Workflow in Blender Blender Market Early bird sale! 25% off till Monday 3rd March 2025.Get it on GumroadThe post Game Asset Workflow in Blender: Introduction / Promo Video appeared first on Creative Shrimp.

This is the video about Foundations of the Earth, a new drag-and-drop landscape library for Blender, by James Candy at Classy Dog.FOTE on Blender Market affiliate linkLinks:Foundations of the Earth tutorial by James CandyClassyDogFilmsBlender.orgCalcutta Sunset Es Jammy JamsNature Nurture Quincas MoreiraUntiling Node for Blender by ErindaleQuadSpinner / GaeaScattershot Pbr Texture Bombing For BlenderSuper NoisePolyhavenambientCGRob TuytelSamuel Krug VFXVirtual Museums of MaopolskaDaVinci ResolveSounds: Freesound.orgszegvari Desert Dreams (CC0)Vrymaa Louxor Desert caravan (CC0)Universfield Tranquil Harmony (CC0)szegvari Winter Fantasy (CC0)neolein Karst mountains (CC0)szegvari Dark Sahara (CC0)Kronek9 Emanation (CC0)Karma-Ron PADs Menacing Suspense Scene (CC0)MarkAllentheProducer Ambient drone (CC0)The post New Realistic Terrain Library for Blender | Foundations of the Earth appeared first on Creative Shrimp.

In this tutorial, well share a simple yet powerful trick to transform your Blender scenes with easy-to-follow lighting techniques.The post A Simple Trick for Eye-cathing Lighting | Blender Tutorial appeared first on Creative Shrimp.

Heres our 30-minute walkthrough of a new commercial Blender add-on by Hvard Dalen: Lens Sim, for simulating photorealistic lenses.Simulate vintage lenses like Helios 44-2, anamorphic bokeh, realistic lens effects and more, at virtually no performance cost. Photorealistic rendering in Blender has just got an upgrade, with Lens Sim add-on.Buy Lens Sim on Blender Market (affiliate link)

There are multiple ways to convert color to black-and-white image in Blender, and some are more perceptually correct than other (yet theres no truth).AgX, Filmic & Creative LUTs for DaVinci Resolve (Free)The post Use This Trick to Convert to Black and White in Blender appeared first on Creative Shrimp.

In this video we share the behind-the-scenes look on our creative process which went into making this Night Road Blender scene in Blender.Check it out on our PatreonThe post Realistic Night Highway in Cycles Project Breakdown Video (PATREON) appeared first on Creative Shrimp.

Weve got a new freebie on our Patreon!Download the Oil Fire VDB. P.S. So this is our first official offering onto Patreon! Start by bringing the of course!The post Oil Fire VDB Freebie appeared first on Creative Shrimp.

Our research of the fluid simulation in Blender using FLIP Fluids add-on.The Making-of (Patreon)The post Blender FLIP Fluids Simulation Cycles (Demo) appeared first on Creative Shrimp.

How to make a cosmic horror ventilation flythrough effect in Blender, Eevee, utilizing realtime raytracing?The Project Files on PatreonThe post How to Make a Sci-fi Ventilation Flythrough | Blender Tutorial appeared first on Creative Shrimp.

For 10 years, weve been sharing Blender tutorials, covering everything from Space VFX to Cinematic Lighting, and now, were diving into more experimental projects via Patreon.Expect behind-the-scenes tips, tricks and creative insights (and some music and coffee chatter!). Stay tuned for whats coming next! The post Were on Patreon! appeared first on Creative Shrimp.

A free AgX, Filmic & Creative LUTs pack for DaVinci Resolve (for grading EXRs rendered in Blender). Download on Patreon (free)* 23 view transform LUTs: Filmic, AgX, 2499, OpenDRT and more, to be used on the .EXR exported from Blender, in DaVinci Resolve.* Meant to be used with the 16- and 32-bit EXRs (rendered in Blender or other 3d software)* Created professionally: these LUTs dont clip the luminosity rangeLinks:The LUTs were kindly shared by Joe Genco, baked from the Pixelmanager OCIO config.Check our Blender to Resolve freemium course.