In this video, we will write a script that creates an abstract animation loop that seamlessly animates a Displace modifier on a round cube. We will also go over how to make fabulous material that will add extra detail to the loop.

Helper Code (start with this)
https://github.com/CGArtPython/blender_plus_python/blob/main/holder/script_start.py

Final Code
https://github.com/CGArtPython/blender_plus_python/blob/main/holder/script_done.py

Final Code with bpybb
https://github.com/CGArtPython/blender_plus_python/blob/main/holder/script_done_bpybb.py

Displace Modifier loop trick by @MidgeSinnaeve

Quick Blender 3D tip to make your glass look bright and beautiful by @TheDucky3D

Intro To Shading Nodes in Blender 2.90! by @TheDucky3D

Blender Shader Nodes For Beginners – Introduction (Tutorial) by @CGMatter

4 ADVANCED Shader Node Tips for Blender! by @CurtisHolt

ShaderNode Types doc
https://docs.blender.org/api/current/bpy.types.ShaderNode.html#bpy.types.ShaderNode

Texture Type Items doc
https://docs.blender.org/api/current/bpy_types_enum_items/texture_type_items.html

Original post on ArtStation:
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/g2A5rZ

How to convert HEX colors to Blender RGB with a Python script

00:00 – Intro
00:43 – Get the helper code
02:00 – Adding a subdivided round cube
05:00 – Make the round cube bob up and down
10:47 – Apply and animate the Displace modifier
22:24 – Start working on the material
25:30 – Adding the metallic principled BSDF node
28:52 – Adding the glass principled BSDF node
30:34 – Going over the color palette selection code
32:00 – Adding the mix shader node
38:55 – Create a spherical texture mask
43:50 – Adding the edge pointiness highlight
48:38 – Adding the layer weight highlight to the glass
51:34 – How to get the helper code Python package
51:34 – How to customize the script

Intro Music
Fiery Trails – Silent Partner

Outro Music
Geographer – Easy Shake

#blender #python #creativecoding