Home | YafaRay Intro to Node Groups The node system in Blender is very powerful gives unrivaled flexibility when it comes to creating shaders and compositing effects. One of the node systems most powerful features, though, is it’s ability to group nodes together. By grouping nodes we can effectively create custom, reusable nodes. This works by grouping sets of nodes together and then exposing specific settings, inputs, and outputs from the nodes within the group. By using node groups you can create complete libraries of shaders and compositing effects which can be linked or appended into any scene you’re working on.
Setting Up A Render Farm What and Why? A render farm is simply a collection of networked computers that work together to render a sequence in less time. By dividing your sequence between multiple machines your total render time becomes a fraction of what it is on a single computer. Most production studios will fill huge rooms with server rack upon server rack, full of thousands of rendering computers (or render nodes as you’ll hear them called). But they’re also useful (as well as financially viable) for smaller teams or even individuals. A render farm can be a custom built cluster for a few thousand dollars or it can be a collection of arbitrary computers, a computer lab with networked stations, or you can invite all your friends over with their laptops. Blender makes it easy to take advantage of network rendering. I will be walking you through 3 stages. In the third stage I’ll show you how to take advantage of Blender’s included addon “Network Render”. Prefer to watch instead? 1. 2. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
3dzentrale Spectral Studio - Home - Spectral Studio Nature Academy: Box of Goodies I’ve realized that the only way to create realistic outdoor scenes is by adding lots and lots of nature elements. Things like trees, flowers, bushes, rocks etc. are essential in making the scene look “believable”. But I also know that creating these things by hand takes a very long time. And not everyone has time to sit down for hours on end and create tree after tree after tree. Which is why I’ve done the hard work for you :) The Box of Goodies! Inside this box of goodies you’ll find 9 nature models that you can keep. As well as this you’ll find a collection of grass reference photos that will help you to better create it in blender. Eg. What will you do with yours? Drop your email address in the box to the right and I’ll send the Box of Goodies your way.
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