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Author:  racer-x [ Sun Jun 23, 2019 4:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Chrome Chain in Blender.

I made a chain link shape path in Gimp and exported as .svg. I then imported that svg into blender to make this chrome chain. It looks pretty darn good for a part time (rarely) Blender user.

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Author:  Erisian [ Sun Jun 23, 2019 5:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chrome Chain in Blender.

That's awesome! How did you extrude it? Did you use the bevel modifier?

Author:  neurolurker [ Sun Jun 23, 2019 5:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chrome Chain in Blender.

"Looks pretty darn good" ... Actually, it looks great. To me, it's hard to believe that chain isn't a photograph and isn't "real."

Author:  racer-x [ Sun Jun 23, 2019 5:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chrome Chain in Blender.

Thanks for the complements.

I added a Bezier Circle, then pointed to it in the Bevel Object tab.

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Author:  Tas_mania [ Sun Jun 23, 2019 5:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chrome Chain in Blender.

Excellent chrome chain. Blender is worth learning.

Author:  oldmangrumpy [ Sun Jun 23, 2019 9:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chrome Chain in Blender.

Racer-x - like your neat chain, so thought I would give Gimp a quick try at a steel chain. Does not have the same shine characteristics as your Blender version; probably needs more time/attention :)

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Author:  Kimba [ Mon Jun 24, 2019 1:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chrome Chain in Blender.

oldmangrumpy wrote:
Racer-x - like your neat chain, so thought I would give Gimp a quick try at a steel chain. Does not have the same shine characteristics as your Blender version; probably needs more time/attention :)


Pretty good though OMG.

Author:  racer-x [ Thu Jun 27, 2019 8:32 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chrome Chain in Blender.

I finally got around to animating it. Blender is very hard and I rarely use it, so I forget how to set up controls for it. Lot's of trial and error.

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Author:  Tas_mania [ Fri Jun 28, 2019 6:07 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Chrome Chain in Blender.

Nice.

Author:  Skinnyhouse [ Fri Jun 28, 2019 6:33 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Chrome Chain in Blender.

Very impressive - can almost hear the creaking, scraping noise it would make.

Author:  Ella [ Fri Jun 28, 2019 9:44 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Chrome Chain in Blender.

racer-x wrote:
I made a chain link shape path in Gimp and exported as .svg. I then imported that svg into blender to make this chrome chain. It looks pretty darn good for a part time (rarely) Blender user.

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chrome_chain.png


Indeed it does, racer-x, well done. I still have problems with good lighting.
Blender is a good program but like you, I don't use it enough to get myself into it.
The last remark applies only to me :)

And I'm surprised about the good quality in the GIF outcome :kpix

Author:  racer-x [ Fri Jun 28, 2019 7:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chrome Chain in Blender.

Ella Louise wrote:
racer-x wrote:
I made a chain link shape path in Gimp and exported as .svg. I then imported that svg into blender to make this chrome chain. It looks pretty darn good for a part time (rarely) Blender user.

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Indeed it does, racer-x, well done. I still have problems with good lighting.
Blender is a good program but like you, I don't use it enough to get myself into it.
The last remark applies only to me :)

And I'm surprised about the good quality in the GIF outcome :kpix


Yes, lighting can be challenging for sure. I'm going to let you in on a little secret that I've discovered. If I set the "World" to "Environmental Texture", I can use one of my many Gimp E-Maps. This let's me use some of my many Chrome and Gold reflection maps. It makes it look much more realistic, I think.

The GIF looks good at it's size because it's only 24 frames. This one has 36 frames and includes both Chrome and Gold, because I couldn't decide which one I wanted.

P.S. Don't tell anyone our little secret. ;)

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Author:  Issabella [ Sat Jun 29, 2019 12:31 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Chrome Chain in Blender.

Racer, it's very impressive. I like it a lot. :clap
OMG, there is nothing you aren't able to do. Great! :clap

Author:  Ella [ Sat Jun 29, 2019 5:43 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Chrome Chain in Blender.

racer-x wrote:
Yes, lighting can be challenging for sure. I'm going to let you in on a little secret that I've discovered. If I set the "World" to "Environmental Texture", I can use one of my many Gimp E-Maps. This let's me use some of my many Chrome and Gold reflection maps. It makes it look much more realistic, I think.

The GIF looks good at it's size because it's only 24 frames. This one has 36 frames and includes both Chrome and Gold, because I couldn't decide which one I wanted.

P.S. Don't tell anyone our little secret. ;)

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Thank you for the explanation racer-x. I should try that out. Unfortunately not much time for Blender or Gimp at the moment.

And you can be sure, I won't tell anyone our little secret :lol

Author:  sallyanne [ Sat Jun 29, 2019 8:19 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Chrome Chain in Blender.

noice :bigthup

Author:  teapot [ Wed Jul 03, 2019 7:46 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chrome Chain in Blender.

Fantastic chains racer-x :jumpclap

Author:  racer-x [ Sun Jul 14, 2019 4:41 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Chrome Chain in Blender.

I made a screencast tutorial on making a chrome chain in blender. Mostly so I don't forget how I did it, but anyone can try it out if they are adventurous. It's relatively simple as blender animations goes. I'm also attaching the chain path svg and the E-map I used to make the chrome reflection. Good luck trying to figure out my thick Boston accent. :hehe

www.youtube.com Video from : www.youtube.com


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Author:  Tas_mania [ Sun Jul 14, 2019 7:27 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Chrome Chain in Blender.

It's great you have done that tutorial racer :clap
I'm interested in those metallic reflective surfaces and also mirror surfaces. It's nice to make elements that can be moved between different apps.

Author:  racer-x [ Sun Jul 14, 2019 4:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chrome Chain in Blender.

Thanks Tas_mania. I've found many uses for my many E-maps and discovering I could use my path shapes in blender was pure coincidental. I rarely use blender, so consider myself a novice. The main reason for this tut is to help me remember how I did it. It seems I spend too much time trying to figure out how blender works when I finally get a chance to use it....

Author:  Wallace [ Sun Jul 14, 2019 6:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Chrome Chain in Blender.

Impressive work racer-x and thanks for the video.
I'm also now a subscriber to your channel.

:bigthup

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