Post 3/30: VFX tutorial for Blender - Materials & Textures Introduction

 

Goal:

Learn how to apply basic materials and textures to objects to make them more visually interesting.

Step-by-Step Guide:

Step 1: Open Your Previous Project or Start a New One

• Open Previous Project: Go to File > Open and select your "Day2_Project.blend" file if you want to continue working from Day 2.
• Start Fresh: If you want to start a new project, open Blender and select File > New > General.

Step 2: Set Up Your Scene

• Add Objects: If you started fresh, press Shift + A to add a few different objects (e.g., a cube, sphere, and cylinder) to your scene.
• Arrange Objects: Move, rotate, and scale the objects as needed to set up a simple scene, similar to Day 2.

Step 3: Switch to the Shading Workspace

• Access Shading Workspace:
• Click on the Shading tab at the top of Blender. This will switch your view to the Shading Workspace, where you can work directly with materials.
• The screen will split into several sections: a 3D Viewport, a Shader Editor (bottom), and a Rendered Preview window.

Step 4: Add a Basic Material to an Object

• Select an Object: Click on the object you want to apply a material to (e.g., a cube).
• Open the Material Properties:
• Go to the Properties Panel on the right.
• Click on the Material Properties icon (sphere icon) to view the material settings.
• Create a New Material:
• Click New to create a new material.
• Rename the material (e.g., "Red_Material") for better organization.

Step 5: Adjust Basic Material Settings

• Color:
• In the Base Color section, click the color box to open a color picker.
• Choose any color you like (e.g., red, blue, or green) to change the object’s appearance.
• Specularity and Roughness:
• Specular: Controls the shininess of the surface. Increase it for a glossy look.
• Roughness: Controls the smoothness of the surface. Lower values make it shiny, and higher values make it rougher.
• Preview the Material:
• You’ll see the material update on your object in the Rendered Preview window. If nothing changes, make sure the viewport shading is set to Rendered (top right of the 3D Viewport).

Step 6: Apply Materials to Other Objects

• Repeat for Other Objects:
• Select another object and click New under the Material Properties to add a new material.
• Customize the material color, specular, and roughness settings to make each object distinct.
• For each object, try to experiment with different settings to understand how they affect the object’s appearance.

Step 7: Using Predefined Textures

• Add Textures:
• In the Shader Editor (bottom panel), you can add predefined textures.
• With your object selected, in the Shader Editor, press Shift + A, go to Texture > Image Texture, and add it to the shader graph.
• Connect the Color Output of the Image Texture node to the Base Color Input of the Principled BSDF node.
• Open a Texture File:
• Click the Open button in the Image Texture node and select a texture image (e.g., wood, metal, fabric) from your computer. You can find free textures online or use Blender’s built-in textures.
• The texture will automatically apply to your object.

Step 8: UV Mapping (Optional for Beginners)

• Adjust Texture Placement (UV Mapping):
• If the texture appears stretched or misaligned, you may need to adjust the UV mapping.
• Select the object, go to Edit Mode by pressing Tab, and in the top menu, select UV > Smart UV Project to automatically align the texture.
• Exit Edit Mode by pressing Tab again.

Step 9: Adjust Lighting for Better Material Display

• Lighting Adjustment:
• To see your materials better, adjust the light in your scene. You can move it, change its intensity, or add more lights using Shift + A > Light > Point/Area/Spot.
• Experiment with Lights: Play with light colors and positions to see how they affect the look of your materials.

Step 10: Render the Scene

• Render Settings:
• Click Render > Render Image or press F12.
• Ensure the lighting highlights the different textures and materials on your objects.
• Save the Rendered Image:
• Once rendering is complete, go to Image > Save As and save your rendered image.

Step 11: Save Your Project

• Save Your Work:
• Go to File > Save As, name your file (e.g., "Day3_Project.blend"), and save it.

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Summary:

• Today, you learned how to create and apply basic materials and textures to objects in Blender.
• You experimented with color, specularity, roughness, and texture images to give your objects unique looks.
• This foundational knowledge of materials will be crucial as you start creating more complex and realistic VFX scenes in the upcoming days.

By the end of this session, you should have a simple scene with objects that have different colors and textures, ready to be shared!

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Post 14/30: Capital Smart City, Islamabad – Basic Information

 

(Source: Zameen)

I thought of learning about different aspects of Pakistan, as I want to do something for it. Therefore, I started with some of the well-known indices or reports that would help me in gaining more information about Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat (SWOT). These were 12 posts. You can search my posts related to Pakistan by typing: #UsmanZafarParacha_Pakistan

Now, I have been learning about real estate business in Pakistan. I have started from Youtube videos and hopefully during my learning Journey, I will get some more useful resources to move ahead in this learning and perhaps entering into the real estate business.

I have seen a video, titled, “Capital Smart City Overseas East | Possessionable Plots | Balloted Plots Complete Guide” on the channel “RBS Real Estate & Builders”

Capital Smart City is a housing project in Islamabad, Pakistan, located near M2 Motorway. In a video by RBS Real Estate & Builders, hosts tell that Overseas East Block in Capital Smart City is ready to possession. There is also Overseas Prime 1, which can also be considered as one of the most rapidly developing areas. In this area, different options are available including 5 marlas, 7 marlas, 10 marlas, and 1 kanal. Some commercials are also available here. In the East, several options are available too, including 5 marlas, 10 marlas, 12 marlas, and 1 kanal.

The host also discusses about balloted plots for which clients may not want to get possession. Balloted plots are those to which street number, plot number, etc. (each and everything) have already been declared, and clients with those plots have already come on-map. So, in case of balloted plots, a client has already moved ahead of files, and they can see the plot on map (whether it is corner plot or park facing etc.) These types of plots are available in Overseas Central, Overseas East, Overseas Prime 1, and Executive.

The host also discusses about short term investment and commercials. In this case, Overseas East has already some options for commercials. Commercial activities have already started in Overseas East. For instance, in the Overseas East D Block, already a commercial plaza has been started under the supervision of a private company. Moreover, Overseas Central has good options for commercials. This area has a university and hostels that can grab commercial investment.

In case of installments with minimal downpayments, Overseas West Block can be a good option. For instance, with 40% balloting can be started.

Follow my Hashtag #behtareenkitalaash on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/behtareenkitalaash

Sources:

https://www.smartcitypk.com/

RBS Real Estate & Builders - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ApAkM7z4GQ

Post 2/30: VFX tutorial for Blender - Object Manipulation & Basic Transformations

 

Goal:

Learn to move, rotate, and scale objects to create a simple scene with multiple shapes.

Step-by-Step Guide:

Step 1: Open Your Previous Project or Start a New One

• Open Previous Project: If you want to continue from Day 1, go to File > Open and select your "Day1_Project.blend" file.
• Start Fresh: Alternatively, open Blender and start a new file by selecting File > New > General.

Step 2: Clear the Scene (Optional)

• Delete Default Objects: Select the default cube, camera, and light one by one, pressing X and confirming to delete them. This will give you a clean slate.

Step 3: Add New Objects to the Scene

• Add Shapes:
• Press Shift + A to bring up the Add Menu.
• Navigate to Mesh and add different shapes like Cube, UV Sphere, Cylinder, or Cone.
• Add at least three different objects to your scene to practice manipulations.

Step 4: Move Objects (Grab)

• Select an Object: Left-click on one of the objects to select it.
• Move the Object:
• Press G to grab and move the object freely.
• Use the X, Y, and Z axes to control movement:
• Press G + X to move along the X-axis (left/right).
• Press G + Y to move along the Y-axis (forward/backward).
• Press G + Z to move along the Z-axis (up/down).
• Confirm the movement with a left-click or cancel with a right-click.

Step 5: Rotate Objects

• Rotate the Object:
• Select an object and press R to rotate it freely.
• Use specific axes to control rotation:
• R + X for rotating around the X-axis.
• R + Y for rotating around the Y-axis.
• R + Z for rotating around the Z-axis.
• Adjust the rotation angle to your liking, and confirm with a left-click.

Step 6: Scale Objects

• Scale the Object:
• Select an object and press S to scale it uniformly.
• For axis-specific scaling:
• S + X to scale along the X-axis.
• S + Y to scale along the Y-axis.
• S + Z to scale along the Z-axis.
• Confirm the scale change with a left-click.

Step 7: Duplicate Objects (Optional)

• Duplicate an Object:
• Select an object you want to duplicate.
• Press Shift + D to duplicate the selected object, then move it to the desired position.
• Left-click to confirm the duplicate’s position.

Step 8: Arrange Objects into a Simple Scene

• Use the move, rotate, and scale tools to arrange your objects into a visually pleasing composition.
• Experiment with different positions, rotations, and sizes to create a balanced scene.

Step 9: Adjust Lighting

• Move the Light Source:
• Select the light in your scene (or add a new one with Shift + A > Light > Point).
• Move (G), rotate (R), or scale (S) the light to adjust how it illuminates your objects.

Step 10: Camera Adjustment

• Position the Camera:
• Select the camera in the Outliner or viewport.
• Press Numpad 0 to see through the camera.
• Adjust the camera view by pressing G (move) and R (rotate) until you find the best angle for your scene.

Step 11: Render Your Scene

• Render the Image:
• Press F12 to render your current view.
• Once the render completes, review the lighting and object arrangement.

Step 12: Save Your Rendered Image

• Save the Image:
• In the render window, go to Image > Save As.
• Choose a location and format (e.g., PNG), and save your image.

Step 13: Save Your Blender Project

• Save Your Work:
• Go to File > Save As, name your file (e.g., "Day2_Project.blend"), and save your progress.

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Summary:

• Today, you’ve learned how to manipulate objects by moving, rotating, and scaling them.
• You created a simple scene with different shapes, adjusted lighting, and rendered a shareable image.
• These basic transformations form the foundation for all object manipulation in Blender, allowing you to start building more complex scenes over the coming days.

Enjoy experimenting with your new skills, and keep your scene files organized as you progress through the 30-day VFX journey!

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Post 13/30: F-10 Sector, Islamabad – Some information about prices of different sized houses

I thought of learning about different aspects of Pakistan, as I want to do something for it. Therefore, I started with some of the well-known indices or reports that would help me in gaining more information about Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat (SWOT). These were 12 posts. You can search my posts related to Pakistan by typing: #UsmanZafarParacha_Pakistan

Now, I have been learning about real estate business in Pakistan. I have started from Youtube videos and hopefully during my learning Journey, I will get some more useful resources to move ahead in this learning and perhaps entering into the real estate business.

I have seen a video, titled, “F-10 Islamabad All Details || House Size & Prices || #islamabad #property” on the channel “Top Rated Estate”

The host gives information that F-10 is divided into F-10/1, F-10/2, F-10/3, and F-10/4. Almost all types of brands are available in F-10 Markaz (market). It is almost in the center and most famous sector in Islamabad. In this sector, houses in different sizes are available, including 800 guz, 1000 guz, and 1200 guz, and other options also.

In the sector F-10, kanal has two categories. One is that of duplex, in which 1000 guz has two parts, and one is separately one kanal (50 by 90). There are almost all houses are old (duplex), which can be about 25-30 years old. Some of these houses are also renovated. In the old houses, duplex house is available in the minimum price of 14 to 15 crores, and renovated houses are available in the price range of 17 to 17.5 crores. In the case of houses on separate one kanals, old houses are available in the price range of about 16 to 16.5 crores. Therefore, there is about 1 to 1.5 crores of difference between duplex and separate one kanal houses. Renovated or new houses are available in the price range of 18 to 20 crores.

In the case of 666 guz (60 by 100), old houses are available in the price range of about 18 to 20 crores depending on their location (for example, near park or markaz). In the case of new houses, they are available in the price of about 22 crores.

In the case of 800 guz, old houses are available in the price range of 20 to 22 crores, and new houses are available in the price of 24 to 25 crores.

In the case of 1000 guz, old houses are available in the price of about 25 crores, and new houses are available in the price range of 28 to 30 crores.

Follow my Hashtag #behtareenkitalaash on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/behtareenkitalaash

Source:

Top Rated Estate  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdokkpPqdyg

Post 1/30: VFX tutorial for Blender - Blender Interface & Basic Navigation

 

Goal:

Familiarize yourself with Blender’s interface and create a basic 3D shape with basic lighting.

Step-by-Step Guide:

Step 1: Download & Install Blender

• Go to Blender’s official website and download the latest version.
• Follow the installation instructions for your operating system.

Step 2: Open Blender

• Launch Blender after installation. You’ll be greeted with the default layout.

Step 3: Understand the Blender Interface

• Top Bar: This is where you'll find common operations like File (to open or save files), Edit, and View.
• Viewport: The large center window where your 3D objects will be displayed and manipulated.
• Outliner (Top Right): This lists all objects in your scene.
• Properties Panel (Bottom Right): This contains settings for materials, textures, modifiers, rendering, and more.
• Timeline (Bottom): Useful for animations, though we won’t need it on Day 1.

Step 4: Basic Viewport Navigation

• Zoom In/Out: Use the mouse scroll wheel to zoom in and out of your scene.
• Rotate View: Click and hold the middle mouse button while moving the mouse to rotate your view around the scene.
• Pan View: Hold Shift + middle mouse button to pan the view around.

Step 5: Select and Move Objects

• Select an Object: Left-click on the default cube in the viewport. You’ll see an orange outline indicating it’s selected.
• Move the Object: Press G (Grab) to move the object. You can lock the movement to specific axes:
• G + X to move on the X-axis.
• G + Y to move on the Y-axis.
• G + Z to move on the Z-axis.
• Left-click to confirm the movement, or right-click to cancel.

Step 6: Rotate and Scale Objects

• Rotate: Press R to rotate the object.
• R + X, R + Y, or R + Z to rotate on a specific axis.
• Left-click to confirm the rotation.
• Scale: Press S to scale the object.
• S + X, S + Y, or S + Z to scale along a specific axis.

Step 7: Add a New Object

• Delete the Default Cube: Select the cube and press X, then confirm deletion.
• Add a New Object: Press Shift + A to bring up the Add Menu.
• Go to Mesh and select a new shape (e.g., UV Sphere or Cylinder).
• The new object will appear at the center of the scene.

Step 8: Basic Lighting

• Default Light: In Blender, there is usually a default light already in the scene (you can see it in the Outliner).
• Select the light by clicking on it in the viewport or Outliner.
• Press G to move the light around, positioning it where you want.

Step 9: Camera Setup

• Select the Camera: In the Outliner, select the Camera object.
• Press Numpad 0 to switch to the camera view.
• To adjust the camera's position, press G to move it and R to rotate it.

Step 10: Render a Simple Image

• Rendering Setup:
• Press F12 to render your scene. This will create an image of what the camera is viewing.
• Once the render is complete, save the image by going to the top menu: Image > Save As and choose your file format (e.g., PNG).

Step 11: Save Your Project

• Go to File > Save As and save your project with a name like "Day1_Project.blend".

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Post 12/30: DHA versus Bahria Town, Islamabad, which one is better?

 

(Source: Pixabay)

I thought of learning about different aspects of Pakistan, as I want to do something for it. Therefore, I started with some of the well-known indices or reports that would help me in gaining more information about Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat (SWOT). These were 12 posts. You can search my posts related to Pakistan by typing: #UsmanZafarParacha_Pakistan

Now, I have been learning about real estate business in Pakistan. I have started from Youtube videos and hopefully during my learning Journey, I will get some more useful resources to move ahead in this learning and perhaps entering into the real estate business.

I have seen a video, titled, “DHA Islamabad OR Bahria Town! Which Society Is The Best To Invest In!” on the channel “PROPERTY VISION TV”

The host of the video talks about the two real estate investment options, including DHA and Bahria Town, Islamabad. One of the major differences between DHA and Bahria town is that there is relatively low level of rush in DHA as compared to Bahria Town.

The host says that usually people think that DHA is related to an organization and Bahria Town is related to “one man show,” so they often think better in the context of security regarding DHA. However, according to the host, Bahria Town is a better option if we consider customers’ trends. Moreover, Bahria town has a good range of options. For instance, you can make investments starting from low and going to high level of investment. In this brand, a huge number of people has already invested. People usually invest in Bahria Town more comfortably. Furthermore, considering the commercial areas and other developments (monuments, parks, brands, etc.), Bahria Town is again a better option.

Follow my Hashtag #behtareenkitalaash on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/behtareenkitalaash

Source:

PROPERTY VISION TV  - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rInd5T8Mqpk

Post 11/30: Phase 8, Bahria Town, Rawalpindi, Pakistan - Prices in July 2024

 

(Source: BahriaTown.com)

I thought of learning about different aspects of Pakistan, as I want to do something for it. Therefore, I started with some of the well-known indices or reports that would help me in gaining more information about Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, Threat (SWOT). These were 12 posts. You can search my posts related to Pakistan by typing: #UsmanZafarParacha_Pakistan

Now, I have been learning about real estate business in Pakistan. I have started from Youtube videos and hopefully during my learning Journey, I will get some more useful resources to move ahead in this learning and perhaps entering into the real estate business.

I have seen a video, titled, “Real Estate Market overview - july 2024 / Bahria Town Rawalpindi” on the channel “Garrison Estate And Builders.”

The host starts with an interesting statement, “in the world, when everyone sells, buy it, and when every buys, sell it.”

The host shares that prices are constantly declining in the field of property for the past two years. For instance, property’s prices in 2024 have gone down to the prices equivalent to that of 2018’s. Therefore, according to the host, this is the best time to purchase a plot/property.

Bahria Town, Phase 8 can be good opportunity, in case you have a minimal amount. For instance, a 5 marla plot in that area can be obtained in the price range of 15 lacs; an 8 marla plot can be obtained in the price of 20 lacs; a 10 marla plot can be obtained in the price range of 25 to 30 lacs, and one kanal plot can be obtained in the price of 40 lacs. Probably, these prices are in the case of files. In the case of on-ground/physical plots, 5 marla plot is available in the price range of 45 lacs to 50 lacs. In the Rose Garden also, 50 lacs to 55 lacs are prices for plots of 5 marlas. In the case of 10 marla plots, prices may range from 65 lacs to 70 lacs. In the same way, one kanal plot is available in the price range of 1.25 to 1.35 crores.

The above prices are lower than the prices of plots that were about 2 years ago. According to the host, the prices will move towards betterment in the future.

Follow my Hashtag #behtareenkitalaash on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/behtareenkitalaash

Source:

Garrison Estate And Builders. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Kfi43LJCfY