Better Edge Masks in Blender - Procedural Texturing

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How to create clean edge masks in Blender, using a procedural texturing approach. Learn how to use the bevel node, and dot product vector math node in Blender, for perfect edge masks.
Chapters:
0:00 Overview
0:44 Traditional edge map methods
1:48 The bevel node approach
2:31 The "Dot Product" node
3:36 Real-Time Setup
4:21 Conclusion
ABOUT ME
I've been using Blender for over half my life! That's since 2008. My first freelance work with the software was around that time as well. I did some animations for a waiting room in my local dental office. Since then, I've been hooked earning a living providing 3D services for businesses across the world. I've had the chance to do work for some big organizations like NASA and Microsoft. The real pride in my work though, has come from helping and being involved with small, independent productions. These indie productions and creators embody what it is to me, to be an artist.
Nowadays I spend my time making 3D models, textures, and training material to help get these solo creators and small teams off the ground and running. You can find everything I'm working on in one place, over on the site I built from scratch: www.rileyb3d.com
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@zillaquazar 2 жыл бұрын

The music, the visuals, the style, it feels like I'm watching a history documentary getting to the climax of a great battle all while learning about blender. This is so well done thankyou. I have subscribed now

@TTTristan1 2 жыл бұрын

This is what I love about Blender video creators/the community at large. You feel like you're discovering a powerful treasure when you watch/hear about new techniques.

@arifinaja963 2 жыл бұрын

Agree

@ArnaudMEURET 2 жыл бұрын

The music is too loud.

@matbrady123456 2 жыл бұрын

@@valerys.219 I loved the music. It made it much more epic. Riley, ignore that person's comment.

@ethancotton1549 2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing lmao!

@grabbitt 2 жыл бұрын

That's very useful. thanks

@kouyopoto 2 жыл бұрын

Hey that's fun to see you here, I was thinking of your tutorial on crystals painting while looking at this video

@cosmicoverlap Ай бұрын

Fancy seeing you here. I watch your videos all the time, except when I was watching this one....Ok I'll go back to watching yours. :))

@ThoughtsFew 2 жыл бұрын

A heads up for anyone following along that still happens to be a beginner. He's rendering in cycles and is previewing his nodes with Ctrl,Shift,+ left click on the desired node with the node wrangler addon. Also, if your mesh has custom normals your results may vary.

@dacastror Жыл бұрын

thank you very much for your message, I'm new to blender and this helped me a lot, thanks again

@ThoughtsFew Жыл бұрын

@@dacastror happy to hear!

@darkscorpion6534 Жыл бұрын

How do i get this to work with my added texture and blue colour?

@Rocketcityninja Жыл бұрын

@@darkscorpion6534 Add a mix shader plugging this into the Fac.

@dalerogers3114 6 ай бұрын

many Thanks

@dvl973 2 жыл бұрын

I never thought Jon Snow would be teaching me blender

@z-beeblebrox 2 жыл бұрын

Turns out he knows something after all

@scpk2246 Жыл бұрын

whoah! you just answered what's inside my head

@brunoghisi2 Жыл бұрын

know nothing

@lavatr8322 Жыл бұрын

Lmfao!

@DECODEDVFX 2 жыл бұрын

I've been using basically the same method recently to make edge masks. Good video mate. Subscribed.

@renderllama7036 2 жыл бұрын

yo decoded!

@capnanaya4642 Жыл бұрын

@@renderllama7036 hes not gonna reply to you

@ArchbardWava 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Riley! This may end up being the most important CG production of the year for me. Extremely useful, straight to the point and yields amazing results.

@alexvith Жыл бұрын

I love it when someone manages to explain a concept in detail in just 5 minutes, plus all that's behind. Great video!

@estefannysaucedopena850 Жыл бұрын

It's so pleasing. The setuping and mastering softs amazing.

@ckat609 2 жыл бұрын

I love it when tutorials that actually explains things and teaches you instead of being just follow step by step videos. Awesome!

@tvoneiro1 5 ай бұрын

the fact that you recreated the nodes visually in blender is soooooo meta!!

@Frank_G_Finster 2 жыл бұрын

I have seen lots of tutorials on this topic. This is the first one which really delivers nicely controllable results and is explained decently. Thank you very much!

@kocking 2 жыл бұрын

This went Insaneo Style. Much appreciated!!!! the knowledge, the cinematics, music and efficiently delivering gold in 5 minutes. Epic.

@sim2g 2 жыл бұрын

Absolute gem of a Blender tutorial with results you can use over and over again with your own projects. I'm your new follower! Big like.

@SuperemeRed 2 жыл бұрын

Damn, this is top tier. Short, on to the point, and well presented, going just enough into the details. Great job and keep it up!

@oskars_l 3 ай бұрын

GREATLY APPRECIATED!!! So far the best! 😁

@jamesc5801 2 жыл бұрын

Had this pinned on my list but finally got around to making my own node. Can't believe it took me this long! I'm using it atm for almost everything in my current sci-fi scene. So damn useful. perfect for worn painted metal. Works a treat, thanks mate 👍

@Smooth_Shading Жыл бұрын

Wow, man. Incredible production value on a tutorial. I really like your style and delivery. Thanks for making this and keep up the great work my friend!

@StevenPtasinski 2 жыл бұрын

Well done! Knowing why and how to adjust is priceless.

@cineguz 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing classic cinematic approach to learning Blender.

@MaxSonicUA 2 жыл бұрын

One of the most well done videos about blender that I ever seen. Bravo!

@guilhermerizzo1984 2 жыл бұрын

THIS! This is simply THE BEST tutorial format I've ever see! Congrats!

@blank_9565 2 ай бұрын

This is like one of the first procedural texturing tutorials on youtube that actually explains whats happening and helps with understanding this complicated area of blender. Also this is just amazing Ive always used pointiness for edge masks but this is a lot simpler and quicker! Huge thanks man

@victorpresle2695 2 жыл бұрын

one of the cleanest easiest tutorial, not only is it incredibly useful and versatile it is also well made, well done

@antoineissahaswany3866 5 ай бұрын

You teach everything in an easy way and explain all the details behind what you're doing and how things work! thank you so much, this was aamazing!

@brentogara 2 жыл бұрын

This was awesome! One of the cleanest, best Blender tutorials I've seen, and you've explained the usefulness of dot product without hurting my brain with math! :D

@Ruan3D 2 жыл бұрын

Love it! KZfaq needs more quality tutorials like this one!! Well done and thank you!

@harringtonday5319 2 жыл бұрын

Absolute & brilliantly executed tutorial! - Love the style & format. Thank you.

@jankschmid 2 жыл бұрын

Damn, the quality is out of this world. Keep going!!

@RSpudieD 2 жыл бұрын

That was great and to the point! What a well-done tutorial/ walkthrough! This method is pretty interesting and as you were explaining it, it all made sense, especially removing the two normal maps to get just the bevel information. That's a good trick! Good work!

@brendancrawford1017 2 жыл бұрын

The most epic tutorial I've ever seen. Amazing visuals!

@Pipubbles 2 жыл бұрын

Genuinely this was done so beautifully, I am surprised it doesn’t have a million views

@LouSan Жыл бұрын

Love the editing syle, a lot of effort was put into this so thank you!!! Keep it up!!

@cosmicoverlap Ай бұрын

Most enthralling blender tutorial that I've viewed with copious delight. In all seriousness, thank you for making this video!!

@chargel1347 2 жыл бұрын

I would rate this tutorial perfect, in every aspect of it you put the details to make this amazing content, thank you.

@smarttarded 7 ай бұрын

Straight to the point, provides several alternative solutions and explain their drawbacks. Nice work

@tiagopesce 2 жыл бұрын

the nodes modeled in 3d was an awesome touch.. i just want to point i was NEEDING this exactly for ages, some low poly models never get good in regular AO and i gonna test this node-tree!

@Ethan_Avila 2 жыл бұрын

A appreciate the fact that you visually explained what we are doing in the process. I almost never leave a comment but this is worth it. Subscribed

@t.hartig4570 2 жыл бұрын

This is epic! I love how the tutorial is set up... No unnecessary bs around... Perfectly arranged with the goal described and always in focus. Detailed and not overloaded.... Und underlined with dramatic classical music...! Bam you made my day! Thx.

@AndrewPace77 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is so needed. I'm going to use this constantly. Thank you for sharing!!

@RetroPlus 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE the presentation of these tutorials

@teflonishighlytoxic222 Жыл бұрын

brilliant solution, short sweet, logic explained clearly, and I love the the little modeled nodes you animated for the video, lol such a simple little thing to do, but it really gives a ton of production value to your video.

@rahuldasgupta1491 2 жыл бұрын

This was brilliant. Your explanation on this has amazing clarity. Subscribed.Now to actually try it out.

@goat13 2 жыл бұрын

I love this unique style of yours, and the way you presented the whole video was marvelous to watch and educational too, learnt a lot! Earned a sub! Keep it up

@MrDj200 2 жыл бұрын

Simply Superb! Good explanation of nodes AND includes visualization, thank you

@jorgebernier5d Жыл бұрын

Beautiful tutorial. Thank you so much. and I love the fact that you don't need to have a high poly model for it to work.

@stefanguiton 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. The quality of the presentation and visuals are great

@Confuseddave 2 жыл бұрын

I remember when the pointiness node was added, I was so excited for my procedural textures! Many struggles later, and I'm very glad to see a less finnicky method. :)

@c.eliakusche1929 2 жыл бұрын

That’s not only a very informative and useful tutorial, your design skills are also incredible, great work! I’ll sub IMMEDIATELY

@stevenlitvintchouk3131 Жыл бұрын

Excellent technique, and very well explained. The first use I've seen for the dot product operation.

@Mocorn 2 жыл бұрын

Oh man, you're going places! It's rare that I subscribe after one video but this one did the trick. Outstanding stuff!

@bivas108 2 жыл бұрын

This tutorial was just on an another level. I have watched hours and hours worth of Blender tutorials in my life and the production quality of this video and the explanation given was stellar. WOW

@pixelstresd2971 Жыл бұрын

Here on my PC, the material is black. What did I do wrong?

@mustofaaidid488 2 жыл бұрын

Clever, well done edited video, brief simple and beautiful. I just found a new favourite Blender Channel.

@RowDogSA Жыл бұрын

Explained so well. Thank you!

@onexqw12 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou, I cant explain how helpful this is.... as you mention the other methods just don't quite cut it, this is just what I've needed

@joelsanjay922 2 жыл бұрын

This is beautiful, the style and the tutorial. Thanks

@NanLola 19 күн бұрын

THANK YOU for explaining what's actually going on behind the clicks, finally a tutorial that teaches you the tool and not just how to get a super specific result

@scarit. 6 ай бұрын

now this is what i call a quality content. i'm lucky enough to find you my g ❤

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Wow. I am instantly in love with this! The presentation is so professional yet extremely accesible at the same time. You’ve definitely gained me as a permanent subscriber! :) good stuff!

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I LOVE YOU ! I mean ... this is what I've been looking for a really long time now ! Thank you mate !

@nanchark-repositorio Жыл бұрын

Awesome and outstanding literally saw a pointness tutorial, and then an AO one, this is a life saver

@Big_Llama 11 ай бұрын

This is INCREDIBLY well done, thank you!

@_ImNoah_ 2 жыл бұрын

thanks for the tutorial that's exactly what i needed. I was never so happy about a new opportunity. Keep it up 👍👍👍👍

@RexD-N 2 жыл бұрын

Love that one, Great job !

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Amazing video that was super well explained and I'm really excited to try it out!

@SirLithen 2 жыл бұрын

The production value alone earned my sub!

@tiagoloureiro3302 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for the tut, Contrary to many tutorials you actually explain the nodes & their function 💪🏽

@KhalilBizani Жыл бұрын

art and math combined. thanks for this Masterpiece. RESPECT

@Jaboli86 2 жыл бұрын

Love it man. Good job!

@KUBE.archvis Жыл бұрын

This is absolutely amazing!!! Thanks for sharing!!

@brodad9364 7 ай бұрын

This video is great at explaining every step and what each thing does.

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Absolutely loved it. Subscribed!!

@MrBlendercross Жыл бұрын

Presentation is unique - excellent job!

@KaizenTutorials 2 жыл бұрын

This is a very well done, clear and concise tutorial. Thanks!

@RostyslavTkachenko 9 күн бұрын

Wow! You are cool and with style! Thanks for your work!!!

@TheDanielConsole 2 жыл бұрын

very high quality video and explanation, thanks for posting! This will save me some trips to substance for sure

@henkkok9437 2 жыл бұрын

subbed, wonderful in-depth use of geo nodes and great organised thinking and presentation, thank you!

@Montogoronto Ай бұрын

Thanks, it works perfectly.

@ivanwickum6141 2 жыл бұрын

thank you so much! ive been looking for a tutorial this good for a long time.

@Stephen_Newport Ай бұрын

Very helpful, thank you!

@micro522 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for this. I learned more than one thing about Blender! great video

@CaseyFaris 2 жыл бұрын

What N INSANELY well done video. Great work.

@binoypilakkat7830 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice presentation. Appreciate the effort put in.

@WillywonkaHC Жыл бұрын

Amazing tutorial. Simply incredible.

@questingcrusader Жыл бұрын

Excellent editing

@mattwilsoncp1 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome format, and easy to follow! Thanks!

@postmodernerkindergartner960 Жыл бұрын

This is so great, thanks!

@SAGERUNE 5 ай бұрын

Holy shit dude.... might be the most concise tutorial i have ever watched.

@rileyb3d 5 ай бұрын

Thanks! 😅

@benoitallemarne5727 Жыл бұрын

Best tuto ever! Thank you for making it understandable!

@danielnewton2390 2 жыл бұрын

Those 3d nodes in your visuals are amazing

@cleverpete1 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, great impactful video

@kaloyanboychev 2 жыл бұрын

great work on this video really nicely edited and the info is awesome too!

@schwammmueri8629 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciated the tutorial a lot. I never figured out what the best way is to texture bevels. Up to this day I always combined them with a MixRGB node set to subtract, which brings some atrifacts with it and I needed some additial nodes to fix that.