[ TUTO Blender du Jour #1 ] La fiole de potion - tutorial blender 3D débutant en français (fr)

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through creating a potion vial using Blender, a powerful 3D creation software. Designed for beginners, this step-by-step guide will help you understand the basics of Blender while creating a charming 3D model.

Step 1: Setting Up Blender

• Download and install Blender from the official site: Blender Download.
• Open Blender and familiarize yourself with the interface.
• Delete the default cube by selecting it and pressing the X key, then confirm the deletion.

Step 2: Adding a Cylinder for the Vial

• Press Shift + A to open the Add menu.
• Select Mesh and then Cylinder to create the base of the vial.
• In the bottom left corner, adjust the cylinder properties:
  • Set Vertices to 16 for a smoother look.
  • Change the Radius and Depth to match the desired size of your potion vial.

Step 3: Shaping the Vial

• Switch to Edit Mode by pressing the Tab key.
• Use the Scale tool (press S) to adjust the top of the cylinder, making it narrower to form the neck of the vial.
• Select the top face and move it up slightly to create a more pronounced neck.

Step 4: Creating the Cork

• Add another cylinder by pressing Shift + A and selecting Cylinder again.
• Scale this new cylinder down to fit the neck of the vial.
• Adjust the height to create a cork shape.
• Switch to Edit Mode, select the top face, and scale it down to create a tapered effect.

Step 5: Adding Materials and Colors

• With the vial selected, go to the Materials tab.
• Click on New to create a new material.
• Adjust the Base Color to your desired color for the potion.
• For the cork, create another material and set a brown color, resembling wood or natural cork.

Step 6: Adding the Liquid Effect

• To create a liquid effect inside the vial, go back to the Materials tab.
• Select the vial and add a new material for the liquid.
• Set the Transmission value to 1 to give it a glass-like appearance.
• Adjust Roughness to control how smooth the surface looks.

Step 7: Rendering the Scene

• Set up a camera by pressing Shift + A and selecting Camera.
• Position the camera to frame your vial nicely.
• Add lights using Shift + A and selecting Light > Point Light.
• Adjust the light's intensity and position to enhance the scene.
• Go to the Render tab and select Render Image to see your final creation.

Conclusion

You have now completed your potion vial in Blender! This tutorial covered essential steps such as shaping the vial, adding a cork, applying materials, and rendering the scene. As your next steps, you might want to explore further tutorials on Blender to enhance your skills or experiment with different shapes and materials in your own projects. Happy blending!