Introduction

In this document, we’ll introduce you to blendshapes (aka morph targets). Both videos are extracts from our Modelling Props for VFX course, so if you are looking for a deeper dive, make sure to check it out.

Overview

Here, we will look at how blend shapes work under the hood at a vertex level.

Blend Shapes in Action

Continuing with the theme of blend shapes, here we will explore applying multiple blend shapes to a simple object.

Further Reading

• Autodesk – Base, target and blend shapes – Terminology on Blend Shapes from Autodesk.
• Autodesk – Blend shape nodes and attributes – documentation from the folk at Autodesk on the topic of Blend Shapes.

Modelling Training

For more information on all things modelling related, you can check out our courses here:

• Modelling Props for VFX 1001
• Character Modelling for Feature Animation 1001
• Hard Surface Modelling for Feature Animation 1001

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