Vertex Groups in Blender: What They Are & Why They're Crucial
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Unlock the full potential of your 3D models! In this comprehensive Blender tutorial, you'll learn what vertex groups are and why they are an essential tool for every artist. We'll dive into practical examples, from creating masks and controlling particle systems to rigging characters for animation. By the end of this video, you'll have a complete understanding of how to use vertex groups to streamline your workflow and take your projects to the next level.
Timestamps
0:00 - Intro to Vertex Groups
0:25 - Example 1: Hiding Parts of a Mesh with the Mask Modifier
1:56 - Example 2: Using Vertex Groups with the Shrinkwrap Modifier
3:05 - Example 3: Weight Painting for Particle Systems (Hair)
4:54 - Example 4: Rigging Characters with Armatures
6:36 - The Importance of Vertex Groups & Final Thoughts
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Unlock the full potential of your 3D models! In this comprehensive Blender tutorial, you'll learn what vertex groups are and why they are an essential tool for every artist. We'll dive into practical examples, from creating masks and controlling particle systems to rigging characters for animation. By the end of this video, you'll have a complete understanding of how to use vertex groups to streamline your workflow and take your projects to the next level.
Timestamps
0:00 - Intro to Vertex Groups
0:25 - Example 1: Hiding Parts of a Mesh with the Mask Modifier
1:56 - Example 2: Using Vertex Groups with the Shrinkwrap Modifier
3:05 - Example 3: Weight Painting for Particle Systems (Hair)
4:54 - Example 4: Rigging Characters with Armatures
6:36 - The Importance of Vertex Groups & Final Thoughts
My Complete Blender Creator single course only $15
https://www.gamedev.tv/courses/complete-blender-creator?ref=ywqzmjc
My Mega Pathway Course - build your own asset packs $60: https://www.gamedev.tv/bundles/blender-pathway?ref=ywqzmjc
SOCIALS:
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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