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How To Create a Sci-Fi City in Blender

In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a futuristic sci-fi cityscape in Blender with ChuckCG. This video covers essential techniques and new Blender features to enhance your 3D environment skills.

Scattering Assets

  • Import and organize sci-fi building models.
  • Use Geometry Nodes to scatter buildings across a grid.
  • Adjust density, scale, and rotation for varied city layouts.

Lighting and Environment

  • Set up HDRI lighting for realistic reflections and backgrounds.
  • Enable the Node Wrangler addon for easier image rotation.
  • Add sunlight and atmospheric effects with volume scattering.

Building Details

  • Create low-poly buildings with basic shapes and textures.
  • Apply facade textures using cube projection.
  • Enhance details with beveling and additional materials.

Final Touches

  • Use the compositor to add glare and bloom effects.
  • Enable ray tracing for improved shadows and reflections.

Download the assets used in this tutorial.

Textures courtesy of Poly Haven and AmbientCG.

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How To Create a Sci-Fi City in Blender


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