Derek Elliott: Recent Episodes
Derek Elliott
Easy going Product + Design related Blender tutorials from an ex industrial designer. I make YouTube tutorials because that's how I started learning in 2008. Since I aim to keep my knowledge relevant and rooted with experience, my 13+ years of knowledge goes primarily into client work. I work directly with businesses and brands to produce top quality animation for new product launches, investment-seeking presentations and more. It's fun here though, seriously. JOIN ME! www.DERRK.com https://www.instagram.com/derekjelliott https://www.behance.net/derekelliott https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrk https://www.facebook.com/derrkdotcom https://www.youtube.com/DerekElliott
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This tutorial is LIT! We are creating a hot sauce animation with some really sweet fire simulation as well as modeling the bottle with a variety of subdivision, modifier, cloth simulation, procedural textures, and more! We cover a ton in this tight-cut, action packed video so grab a glass of water and let us begin!!!
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Patreon [tutorial files]
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Instagram [more regular updates + extra content]
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Behance [more work]
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In this video we're walking through the full process of creating a laptop 3D model in Blender, from scratch! I will walk through using modifiers like subdivision surface, bevel, mirror, and more. We also will add materials for the screen, backlit keys, and metallic body.
Hope you enjoy!
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Patreon [tutorial files]
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Instagram [more regular updates + extra content]
https://www.instagram.com/derekjelliott/
Behance [more work]
https://www.behance.net/derekelliott
ChairTIME
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In this video we will model the Prostoria 'Strain' chair in Blender using a variety of modifier and modeling techniques. We will then add textures and lighting and build out a room scale scene using assets from Poliigon.
Check out the assets from Poliigon for yourself here: https://www.poliigon.com/?ref=mwu0mjb
Visit Prostoria here:
https://www.prostoria.eu/en/
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Patreon [tutorial files]
https://www.patreon.com/derekelliott
Instagram [more regular updates + extra content]
https://www.instagram.com/derekjelliott/
Behance [more work]
https://www.behance.net/derekelliott
Slide into some 3D STYLE!
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In this video we are creating some SICK custom slide style shoes using some dope techniques and materials to bring to life something unique that you can call your own.
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Patreon [tutorial files]
https://www.patreon.com/derekelliott
Instagram [more regular updates + extra content]
https://www.instagram.com/derekjelliott/
Behance [more work]
https://www.behance.net/derekelliott
Model, Animate, Render!
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In this video we're modeling, animating, rendering, lighting..... doing it all to make this fun little product animation! Enjoy!
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Patreon [tutorial files]
https://www.patreon.com/derekelliott
Instagram [more regular updates + extra content]
https://www.instagram.com/derekjelliott/
Behance [more work]
https://www.behance.net/derekelliott
Model, Animate, Render!
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In this AMAZING video we are going to model, animate, light, set up an environment, add materials, and RENDER out an animation for a mockup skincare product. We'll do it all from scratch teaching you all sorts of fun tips and trick along the way. This video is BEGINNER FRIENDLY! But.. if it's truly your first time in Blender I recommend watching some videos about the interface first.
Check out my beginner course on Skillshare here:
https://www.skillshare.com/en/r/user/derrk?gr_tch_ref=on
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Patreon [tutorial files]
https://www.patreon.com/derekelliott
Instagram [more regular updates + extra content]
https://www.instagram.com/derekjelliott/
Behance [more work]
https://www.behance.net/derekelliott
GARAGE VIBES
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In this video we're creating a small garage scene to show off some powerful volumetrics inside Blender using EEVEE. We'll add some animation and smoky textures to the volume to get it nice and spicy. This one is FUN!
If you wanna get some assets from Chocofur you can use code DERRK25 for 25% off (I get a percent too)
https://store.chocofur.com/
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Patreon [tutorial files]
https://www.patreon.com/derekelliott
Instagram [more regular updates + extra content]
https://www.instagram.com/derekjelliott/
Behance [more work]
https://www.behance.net/derekelliott
GET MOODY
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Check out my new FULL COURSES on SKILLSHARE!
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Patreon [tutorial files]
https://www.patreon.com/derekelliott
Instagram [more regular updates + extra content]
https://www.instagram.com/derekjelliott/
Behance [more work]
https://www.behance.net/derekelliott
TAG IT UP BABY
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In this video we're adding some sweet printed graphic details with an embossed and spot gloss effect to a product. In this case we're using a coffee cup (which we'll also model!) This is a fun one packed with all sorts of little tips and tricks for anyone, beginner or advanced! Enjoy.
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https://www.instagram.com/derekjelliott/
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https://www.behance.net/derekelliott
WOW that was a quickie!
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In this video we are cranking out FROM SCRATCH a fun little looping animation with a wine cork. We make the bottle cork from scratch using homemade image textures that we use to drive bump and displacement and roughness and then add on our own logo to it. This is super fun and we cover a ton quickly! Enjoy!!!
Patreon [tutorial files]
https://www.patreon.com/derekelliott
Instagram [more regular updates + extra content]
https://www.instagram.com/derekjelliott/
Behance [more work]
https://www.behance.net/derekelliott
Lets animate a toy plane in Blender! Head to https://squarespace.com/derrk to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code derrk In this video we're covering a LOT of animation, lighting, and material tricks! We're create a...
Lets make a toy plane in Blender! Head to https://squarespace.com/derrk to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code derrk In this video we'll take a super easy and beginner friendly approach to modeling a toy airplane i...
Head to https://squarespace.com/derrk to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code derrk IT'S FURNITURE FRIDAY! In this FUN video we're modeling the Marcel Breuer designed Wassily Chair. It's a blast with a bunch of modi...
Head to https://squarespace.com/derrk to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code derrk In this video we'll walk through some of the new text features in Blender 3.6 in addition to a beginner rundown of the options we ha...
Lets make some materials!
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In this video we'll walk through the basics of setting up some simple lighting and adding materials to objects using only the principled shader in Blender, using the Cycles render engine. This tutorial covers the basics you need to get started using materials in Blender. Use these techniques to create a whole range of materials including metals, glass, plastics, and more.
Deer skull:
https://3d.si.edu/object/3d/white-tailed-deer-skull-and-mandible:fcc69841-d8be-4103-be0f-143e374c9ce6
Whole setup w/ lighting and color changing skull [seen in first 20s] is on Patreon.
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Patreon [tutorial files]
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Behance [more work]
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Lets get ARCHY
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In this video we're walking through the timelapse of the creation of my architectural-inspired 36 Days of type 'Z' post. We do a little bit of modeling, materials, lighting, and environment building using a cool new addon I found! I hope you enjoy.
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Lets get LOOPY
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In this video we're going to animate a car moving along a plastic track that wobbles when the car passes! This tutorial covers working with curve objects, animation speed control, and using hooks to control the position of the track through time. Stick around for the second half where we also do some simple modeling, lighting, and camera work to complete the project.
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Patreon [tutorial files]
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https://www.instagram.com/derekjelliott/
Behance [more work]
https://www.behance.net/derekelliott
Lets get CORDY
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In this video we'll use a few modifiers and curve tricks to create a smooth flowing cord animation in Blender. This tutorial shows a lot of trial and error to help you tackle those common, nasty issues! Animating cords in Blender with ports on the end is super fun so please tag along.
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Patreon [tutorial files]
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FABRIC TIME!
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In this video we'll go step by step to create a relatively simple fabric shader in Blender. From there we'll add in a particle system to add some fuzz to it. At the end of the video I'll also show how we can use Blender's Cloth Simulation to set up a backdrop object for use in product rendering and more. Don't miss this one!
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TIME TO GET LIT
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In this video we'll create a super flexible and fun lighting setup using NO light [objects] or HDR images to light our scene. We'll work completely procedurally in the world shading tab to create a dynamic lighting setup. This method is great for experimentation and having FUN creating exciting new light setups for product rendering and more in Blender.
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Lipstick time!
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In this video we're going to model, render, light, and add materials to a simple lipstick starting totally from scratch. This tutorial is split in to two sections so that in the first part we can get a ready to go render quick and easy, then in the second half we'll take it up a notch! This video is filled with tons of tips and tricks for Blender users of all skill levels!
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Lets make those caustics POP!
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In this video we'll go over a simple trick to make the default shadow caustics in Blender a little bit brighter. Caustics in Blender still aren't super realistic but sometimes that's ok! With a couple little tricks in the shader editor we can help your glass objects stand out! There are still a lot of limitations here but I wanted to share these tricks anyways. Hope you enjoy!
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The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/derekelliott12221 In this video we'll cover some of the basics used to create buttery animations in Blender. I'll get you acquainted with the grap...
Lets render a lens! Head to https://squarespace.com/derrk to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DERRK. In this video we are going to be walking through the process of rendering a realistic camera lens in Blender 3....
The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: https://skl.sh/derekelliott08221 In this video I'll talk through the very fast process of creating this mock car commercial in Blender 3D. The video here is pre...
Lets Make some Windmills! Head to https://squarespace.com/derrk to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code DERRK. In this video we're going to model, animate, add materials to, and light a simple windmill scene in Blend...