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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. Attachment: chrome_chain.png [ 344.57 KiB | Viewed 14744 times ] |
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. Attachment: blender1.jpg [ 220.95 KiB | Viewed 14722 times ] |
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. Attachment: 0001-0024.gif [ 926.34 KiB | Viewed 14608 times ] |
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. Attachment: 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 ![]() |
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. Attachment: The attachment chrome_chain.png is no longer available 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 ![]() 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. ![]() Attachment: Chain1.gif [ 1.69 MiB | Viewed 9019 times ] |
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. ![]() OMG, there is nothing you aren't able to do. Great! ![]() |
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. ![]() Attachment: Chain1.gif 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 ![]() |
Author: | sallyanne [ Sat Jun 29, 2019 8:19 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Chrome Chain in Blender. |
noice ![]() |
Author: | teapot [ Wed Jul 03, 2019 7:46 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Chrome Chain in Blender. |
Fantastic chains racer-x ![]() |
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. ![]() ![]() Attachment:
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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 ![]() 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. ![]() |
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