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I'm using OBS.

Yep, this is where I got the model from. 3dsky.org/3dmodels/show/sony_playstation_5_dualsense_edge_controller

Yes, you're correct so in the video I work in two different files. The first is the simulation file setup where you export the Alembic. The second, is the final file where you import the Alembic and setup your final shot. The file that I provide is the simulation. You can export the simulation out as an .abc file. To import into a new file or scene.

I’ve actually had an issue where I was using a Alembic mesh myself and when I rendered an animation, some of the frames did not have the Alembic mesh. It was almost like it was flickering. I’m going to have to look into this more.

@@nxstynate5505 thanks i still trying to figure it out the issue

Yes, it’s actually a lot like nuke even some of the shortcuts. But you don’t have the price tag of nuke it’s free and you also get the practice of using nuke without paying the money lol

Yes, you’re right. I can’t wait to try this out. Thanks for reminding me.

Thanks for the tip. I’ll look into this.

LOL I appreciate that, I'll work on to keep them coming!

Thank you I'll add this to my notes of videos to make.

Yes I do, you can find it in this video. I plan on making something more in depth of how to set this plugin up. At the moment you have to do some workarounds to have the plugin work in Blender 4.1. Hopefully there will be an update to this plugin since Blender is releasing a new LTS with version 4.2 in these next couple of days. czcams.com/video/5VQ0mizbM84/video.html

Aye! thank you very much.

I am using the high-res version of the models that have all the modeling detail in them. I could try to, it didn't really occur to me since I was already using the high-res version. I'll have to give it shot to see what I get.

I appreciate it.

Here's the link to the model. 3dsky.org/3dmodels/show/akai_gx_747dbx

@@nxstynate5505 Thank you. Only $7, too! How do you import this into Blender? Which format did you purchase?

@@nxstynate5505 I tried to buy the model, but the system said it doesn't meet the minimum purchase! They just lost a sale due to that stupid policy.

@@basspig I still use 3dsmax so I was able to open it in max to export it out as an .fbx

@@nxstynate5505 I only have Blender now.

Yeah the original model has the silver version too. That's really dope that you have the physical item. Some of these vintage items really hold their value. I plan on getting a reel to reel at some point to add to my audio signal chain. I have a all analog setup for making beats this add some more great texture to my music.

@@nxstynate5505 The ONLY difference on the silver face model is the dbx button on mine is dark green anodized aluminum and the model shows a silver button. Whether AKAI changed it during production, I don't know. But yeah, I've had mine in a studio for forty years. Just did a PM on it last year, replaced rubber belts for the tension arms, new lamps and went through the mechanicals. Tested it on an audio analyzer and printed a test report for when I decide to sell it. The oldest trick is to feed the output of the left channel into the right while using sound on sound feature to record the left output to the right. This creates a delay effect. Was pretty crazy when I first discovered this in 1968 with a Panasonic deck I had bought at the time.

Hey thanks for the suggestion, I'll add this to my notes of videos to create.

Will do! And thank you for the feedback.

I've added the animation video to my CZcams page if you'd like to check it out.

Glad you like them!

I most definitely will, a lot more to come. I have videos releasing every week on Saturday.

​@@nxstynate5505 Wow, thank you for informing me. By the way, as a beginner, I have gained a lot of insights from you. I particularly appreciate the "Model everything part" haha. I faced challenges in creating my own objects as I had to understand topology and make modifications. If only I had come across your video earlier, I wouldn't have spent 4 months solely focusing on learning to model everything for my 3D scene.

Yeah it depends on the path you want to take. Initially when I started my whole goal was to be a character modeler at Blur Studios. These days I am a generalist with emphasis more on the finishing portion. Yes, it’s most definitely good to understand modeling and how to model though. I understand these principles and the know how but time does come into play.

Appreciate it!

Thank you!

😂 I appreciate that, I’ll keep them coming.

Thank you!

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you very much!

Yeah no problem, I am using Light Wrangler. I believe this is the individual that created the add-on @leonidaltman

Thank you.

You know what you’re absolutely right. I had to do a deep dive into the forums. An individual had made an unofficial update to work with this version of Blender. I’ll go back and find it and will share. Thanks for pointing that out.

@@nxstynate5505 Thanks! Let me know what you find out.

@@nxstynate5505 Which versions? i have the same problem.. blender 4.1

@@nxstynate5505 can you share it?

@@nxstynate5505 That would be huge!

Yeah no problem, I got the models from multiple sources and these are free-99 (free). See below... www.blenderkit.com/ [chair model] www.poliigon.com/ [plants, table texture, accessories on table] dimensiva.com/ [table] unsplash.com/ [art in the frame] www.arroway-textures.ch/ [wood floor] All other models were either from a paid resource or from my own library resources.

Great question! The main difference between node-based compositing (like in Natron) and something like Photoshop boils down to how you manage your workflow and effects. In Photoshop, you're working with layers. Each effect or adjustment you make is stacked on top of each other in layers. This can get a bit messy if you have lots of adjustments because you're constantly tweaking and re-ordering those layers to get the right look. Node-based compositing, on the other hand, is like a flowchart. Each node represents a specific effect or adjustment, and you connect them together in a tree-like structure. This makes it super clear and organized, because you can see exactly how each effect feeds into the next. You can easily make changes or experiment without messing up your whole project. I’ll be sharing some other methods of post-processing as I release more videos. Thanks asking the question.

Thanks

Thank you

Nice. I think everyday stuff would be very useful. Cause everyone kind of knows of the real thing looks. A razor/shaver, a pen, … such stuff. Just an idea tho

Also if the models would be free do download from somewhere, we could try to follow the steps parallel to the video. But idk if the is enough quality on those free stuff …

@@bodobanali I like it thank you for the feedback.

@@bodobanali yeah that's the only consideration is to find good models out there. But I am always on the lookout for free models so I'll continue the work to find some everyday items to use.

Absolutely, these are all good points.

My goal is to share my methods versus doing step by step of every button I press. Being that I’ve done this for what I consider a long-time there are nuances that I like to share from a high-level. Plus my schedule along with producing videos to go into more details would slow me down so much. Thank you for watching the video I’m glad you enjoyed it.

Thanks for the tip. I revised the description with a provided link to the simulation file.

What’s the name of the blender-add on I’ll look it up on the market?

@@nxstynate5505 Cramo Tools

@@nxstynate5505 Cramo Tools

@@nxstynate5505 YT keeps deleting my comments so hopefully this one sticks... It's called Cramo Tools

@@nxstynate5505 Cramo Tools

It's a slow transition however both software packages have there advantages. I have too many assets in Max to make a full transition at the moment. My guess, is that it will take a lot of time if I want to make a full transition.

First off, thank you for the feedback. I'll take your comment into consideration when it comes to providing material that follows more of a step-by-step process. I've always preferred providing walkthroughs and concepts to help others develop their own ideas from my content. Next, you mentioned that the particles are crashing into the walls. This may be due to not setting your Force to a high enough negative value. There needs to be enough force to counteract the vortex’s centrifugal force. I hope this feedback helps.

@@nxstynate5505 I've tried lots of different variations for all the various forces, I just can't seem to get the same vortex effect as you. I might get an initial "twist" to the particles and then they just end up filling the box randomly by about halfway through the animation. I see your force is set -0.2... Even if I set mine to -1500 it doesn't work. Even just a quick tour of each relevant setting would be fine to make sure we're not missing anything.

@@bn5055 I've uploaded the simulation file to the link below so that you can go through it and break down the settings yourself. You can download it from the GitHub repository below. Link: github.com/nxstynate/CZcamsFiles.git Once there, you can click on the button that says "Code" and look for the option at the bottom that says "Download ZIP". Another option, if you're familiar with Git, is to use the git clone feature on your desktop. Hope this helps...

@@nxstynate5505 thanks for that. The main difference I can see is that you have Collision turned on for the particles as well as the box. Watching the video again this is shown very briefly about 4:18 but I missed it - the settings themselves were minimised.

@@bn5055 Thanks for pointing that out.

Would love to see that tutorial on the whole apartment construction, would be super helpful for bigger scenes with characters. Not many people have this high production value on interiors in Blender :)

Stay tuned for the next video this weekend I’ll have something related.

I don’t think you can find it anymore. Maybe on his Patreon however he had a course years ago that these assets came from. Maybe you could reach out to him.

I appreciate it! I want to do a couple more around this subject. I also want to talk about working with the color white.

No problem I will have more. What kind of stuff are you looking for?

@@nxstynate5505 the one which is hard to model, like pc controller or something complex like this.... plzz

Controller would be a great idea💯

In this scene, the particles are not performing any kind of self-collision. The particles are set to collide with the walls of the box. One thing I may not have mentioned is that I flipped the normals of the box to ensure that they are colliding with the walls. Things to note: Particle Emitter - Emitting from a plane that's the same size as the box. - All particles have the lifetime of the animation timeline, and they all emit from the beginning. Vortex - Spins all of the particles. Force - Pulls the particles back in so that they are pushed up against the walls of the box. Use a negative number for this. Turbulence - Helps to create variation in the simulation so that it's not too perfect. Hope this helps!