Cloth Simulation in Blender
Learning Objective
I can create a realistic cloth simulation in Blender using advanced settings.
Lesson Flow
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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To animate cloth simulations in Blender, you can use a Pin Group to tell Blender which vertices not to simulate.
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To drop or throw cloth from a control, use a Vertex Weight Mix Modifier set to subtract, with Group A as the Pin Group and Group B as the control's vertex group, then animate the influence slider.
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To catch the cloth again, animate the control to the cloth's position, and keyframe the Vertex Weight Influence to reattach the cloth, potentially extending the number of frames for a smoother transition.
Practice
12 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“In Blender, you have a cloth simulation pinned with two empties (Pin 1 and Pin 2) using hook modifiers and vertex groups. Describe the steps to detach the cloth from Pin 1 at frame 30 and reattach it to Pin 2 at frame 70, ensuring a smooth transition.”
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