Demystifying Blender's Array & Curve Modifiers
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Struggling to get your objects to perfectly follow a curve in Blender? You're not alone! The Array Modifier and Curve Modifier are powerful tools, but getting them to work together seamlessly can be surprisingly awkward and lead to frustrating distortions.
In this in-depth, step-by-step tutorial, we'll demystify the entire process. You'll learn the critical settings and common pitfalls to avoid when using the Array and Curve modifiers in Blender. We'll cover everything from:
By the end of this video, you'll have the confidence to apply objects along any curve in Blender with precision, creating anything from curved walls to intricate mechanical parts without the usual headaches.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction & The Problem
0:20 - Creating the Base Object (Castle Wall Module)
1:20 - Setting Up the Array Modifier
2:20 - Adding and Understanding the Bezier Curve
3:10 - Applying the Curve Modifier
3:50 - Deform Axis & Array Factor explained
4:30 - Troubleshooting: Fixing Chunkiness (Curve Resolution & Object Topology)
5:30 - Troubleshooting: Avoiding Sharp Twists in the Curve
6:40 - Critical Concepts: Object Location & Scale (Why they matter!)
7:35 - Applying Scale Correctly
8:10 - Scene Organization with Empties
9:23 - Conclusion
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Struggling to get your objects to perfectly follow a curve in Blender? You're not alone! The Array Modifier and Curve Modifier are powerful tools, but getting them to work together seamlessly can be surprisingly awkward and lead to frustrating distortions.
In this in-depth, step-by-step tutorial, we'll demystify the entire process. You'll learn the critical settings and common pitfalls to avoid when using the Array and Curve modifiers in Blender. We'll cover everything from:
By the end of this video, you'll have the confidence to apply objects along any curve in Blender with precision, creating anything from curved walls to intricate mechanical parts without the usual headaches.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction & The Problem
0:20 - Creating the Base Object (Castle Wall Module)
1:20 - Setting Up the Array Modifier
2:20 - Adding and Understanding the Bezier Curve
3:10 - Applying the Curve Modifier
3:50 - Deform Axis & Array Factor explained
4:30 - Troubleshooting: Fixing Chunkiness (Curve Resolution & Object Topology)
5:30 - Troubleshooting: Avoiding Sharp Twists in the Curve
6:40 - Critical Concepts: Object Location & Scale (Why they matter!)
7:35 - Applying Scale Correctly
8:10 - Scene Organization with Empties
9:23 - Conclusion
Learn Blender with my 4-course Blender Beginner Bundle only $30 https://bit.ly/BlenderBeginnerBundle
Or try out my Complete Blender Creator single course only $15
https://www.gamedev.tv/courses/complete-blender-creator?ref=ywqzmjc
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Substack for Articles & Written Tutorials: https://grantabbitt.substack.com/
Gumroad For Free Beginners Booklet: https://grantabbitt.gumroad.com/
My Website: http://www.gabbitt.co.uk
Discord: https://discord.gg/uwF2fcm
Buy Me a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/M4M21GGIWE
OTHER USEFUL YOUTUBE TUTORIALS:
Learn the basics of Blender 4: https://youtu.be/lLqep5Q4MiI
Get good at blender series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn3ukorJv4vvv3ZpWJYvV5Tmvo7ISO-NN
Learn Sculpting playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLn3ukorJv4vvJM7tvjet4PP-LVjJx13oB
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