New Poll: Material Node Cookbook
As blender users become more familiar with the Material Node system, a lot of very cool Material Node setups are being created. Unfortunately, the greater majority of these setups are spread all over the net on various forums, threads and websites. BAM thinks it would be beneficial to the community to gather up as many of these wonderful setups (with the artists’ permission of course) as we can find, add a short ‘how to/description’ of how and why it works and bundle it all in a pdf format ‘Cookbook’.
It would allow users to quickly get the look they need without re-inventing the wheel, so to speak. It would also provide a valuable learning tool for users that are still struggling with the whole Node system.
So weigh in and give us your opinion on this project.
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This sounds like a really good idea. I myself have not yet gotten the time to learn the material node system, but would be nice to have this as a reference and as a learning resource.
-thondal-
Comment by thondal — October 19, 2007 @ 1:08 pm
I think it would be a great idea and a very useful addition to the BlenderArt magazine!
~epat.
Comment by epat — October 19, 2007 @ 7:07 pm
I think that it would be a wonderful Idea to create a cook book for Material Node system. I myself am just starting in blender and need all the help I can get Lol.
Comment by David Croley — October 19, 2007 @ 7:14 pm
It would be really great. I’m still a bit afraid from this stuff!!!
Comment by Fabrizio Remiddi — October 20, 2007 @ 4:53 am
That’s why I thought of this idea. I started with blender long before the Node system came into play. I still have a hard time understanding how certain effects were achieved.
I think this would be a great learning too for all of us.
Comment by dreamsgate — October 20, 2007 @ 2:43 pm
Pleeeeeeeeeeeeease ! And thank you so so so much for the beautifull work you do ;D
this node stuff would be gggreat , and also a special on compositing in Blender ;D please
Comment by Tweaking Knobs — October 20, 2007 @ 10:13 pm
Compositing would be a great special, I’ll put it in the pipeline.
Comment by dreamsgate — October 21, 2007 @ 4:15 pm
I think its a great idea! i am eager to get my hands on it.
Comment by abhishek — October 24, 2007 @ 11:07 pm
After this exotic idea, I think that It would be the most preciated texture book for beginners.
Comment by Yudico — October 26, 2007 @ 7:25 pm
I think it would be exellant. I have also not yet dabbled in the node area of blender and it would be great!
Comment by Piro — November 1, 2007 @ 3:53 am
I think any type of Blender Cookbook would be great, and I also agree with the general sentiment that cookbook specifically on material nodes would be an excellent way to learn about and enjoy that facility of Blender! So, when can we expect it?
Comment by Duke — November 7, 2007 @ 1:44 am
I am going to do up some layout ideas this week and post them for voting. Then I will start creating/posting them as Node submissions come in.
I have already received about a half dozen or so and would like to see many more. Although if I have to, I am also willing to search the forums/websites and contact artists directly for submission.
Comment by dreamsgate — November 12, 2007 @ 3:24 am
I think this would be great, it is next on my list of things to learn in blender, and I am battling to find clear, concise info!
Comment by Fuzzybunny — November 20, 2007 @ 11:05 am
I’m a strong believer in learning by deconstruction. Starting from scratch in the node editor is a non-starter. But with a library of node textures as a starting point I think learning how each manipulation changes the outcome would be much easier to grasp. Great idea!
Comment by DarrenW — December 4, 2007 @ 11:22 am