Learn Blender Simulations the Right Way

Create attractive and realistic animations with Mantaflow, rigid and soft bodies, and Dynamic Paint

Stephen Pearson

BIRMINGHAM—MUMBAI

Learn Blender Simulations the Right Way

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To Paul and Michelle for the help and encouragement through the process of writing this book. And to my bride-to-be, Jamie, for reading through it, even though none of it made sense to you.

– Stephen Pearson

Contributors

About the author

Stephen Pearson is a 3D artist, graphic designer, video producer, and the founder of BlenderMadeEasy. He has worked in the 3D industry for over 8 years and has produced several best-selling courses on architectural visualization, Visual Effects (VFX) simulations, and animation. He started using Blender in 2014 as a fun hobby, but now he uses it to teach other 3D artists around the world. In his spare time, he enjoys riding motorcycles and creating artwork.

I would like to first thank my family, friends, and fiancé for all the encouraging words and support through the process of writing this book. I would also like to thank all the Blender developers for making such an amazing program free and open source for anyone to try. And of course, thank you to all the people who have watched my tutorials and courses and supported me throughout the years.

About the reviewers

BurenErdene Altankhuyag is a concept artist with several years of experience, focusing on visual game development, high-end illustration, and animation across multiple international studios in the entertainment industry.

He enjoys exploring a wide range of rich ideas, using both 2D and 3D industry-standard tools in his professional and personal work.

Lukas Dittmer is a university student studying mechanical engineering at the University of Alberta. He has a passion for learning and helping others to learn. He has been using Blender for over 2 years, specializing in simulations and proceduralism. His past work experience involves running Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulations and designing non-return valves at Stelkon North, and running FEA and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations and making tutorials for the University of Alberta.