for anyone looking for a nice quick n dirty solution, i got you covered: create a curve as path object (create directly a curve or a mesh like in the vid and convert to curve), then model a door element, give it an array and curve modifier and just animate the location property of the door element.
@@NathanWAdams i think your solution gives more technical control, however in my opinion that's not needed for most designs and animations. The approach i suggested can also be used to just animate objects along a curve, e.g. for a video intro or product presentation. Especially with the curve draw tool you can get a lot of dynamic in such videos :D However you have to be careful with transformations of the objects, as it may create an unwanted offset on the curves deformation axis
I attempted this but the mesh actually bends and deforms going over the radius of the track. if you know a solution to keep the panels from deforming pls let me know!
That's a great question. I haven't tried it yet with bones yet, but I do believe that yes, you can do that with bones. It would be achieved through either a track to constraint or possibly an IK constraint on the bones. I'll look into this one and get something for you.
I can't seem to get this driver to work. I'd REALLY like to figure this out. Any chance you could remake this tutorial using the current version of Blender?
Like the concept but cannot impliment on my garage door for some reason, on damp track section my my door are out of alignment bottom of door panel is off on Y axis
@@NathanWAdams not sure and at the moment I have stuff on old pc so would have to dig them up, and copy them over, but I tried several ways in blender, seems that when they are all parented they all seemed to use the same origin point, I am super new compared to some and i learn slower and have less time to study, I run a paint company. I will work on getting the files and checking that Appreciate the help
I’m going to do an update to this video that’ll work with Blender 4.2. I’ve seen enough comments that are telling me it’s time to do an update, and I feel we could all use it.
Hello! As per your request, I've uploaded this tutorial video that goes into the basics of a convertible ragtop. Check it out and let me know what you think of it. See link here: th-cam.com/video/25CxsgF1PAw/w-d-xo.html
Warning: This tutorial is outdated and no longer applies to new versions of Blender. Plus: - Squealing audio in the background is enough to drive a person mad. - Video quality is very poor. - Tutorial is very long and poorly prepared. Constantly making u-turns, making it impossible to follow along. - Too much incoherent mumbling. You're welcome!
Thank you for sharing your feedback. I've gotten some comments about this tutorial besides just yours about the quality on this video and how it was presented, and I wanted to let you know that I appreciate hearing from you about this, and I'm hoping to do another updated video.
Maybe because im on blender 4.0 but Im having issues when duplicating my emptys. The duplicates all follow the first empty. So when the first empty goes around the radius, all the other emptys raise up as if they are all in a straight line connected to the top empty. If anyone has a solution to this please let me know!
I’ll have a look at this and see what’s going on. It’s been quite a while since I’ve done this video, but I’m going to go through and watch my video and try this again and update it to Blender 4,2.
@@callmetyco1879 Could I send you my file and you have a look at it? I've literally watched this video at least 8 times. Paused, check everything and it does not! I would love to be able to get this to work as it would be super useful for some of my pieces...
Thank you for your feedback. I'm sorry that this didn't work for you. What could I do to improve this content? Let me know. I'm sorry that I haven't responded until now.
Yeah, I know what you’re talking about. That was some awful noise. You’re talking about the screeching in the background, right? I don’t like it either, and I’m seriously thinking of doing an update to this video by making a rig with updated methods using Blender 4.2. This one’s been up for a few years and it’s gotten some negative comments, and I can understand why, so I think it’s time for an update.
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Thank you
You’re welcome!
for anyone looking for a nice quick n dirty solution, i got you covered: create a curve as path object (create directly a curve or a mesh like in the vid and convert to curve), then model a door element, give it an array and curve modifier and just animate the location property of the door element.
It’s been a while since I attempted this, but I like your solution, and I may have to give it a try. Thank you so much!
@@NathanWAdams i think your solution gives more technical control, however in my opinion that's not needed for most designs and animations. The approach i suggested can also be used to just animate objects along a curve, e.g. for a video intro or product presentation. Especially with the curve draw tool you can get a lot of dynamic in such videos :D
However you have to be careful with transformations of the objects, as it may create an unwanted offset on the curves deformation axis
I attempted this but the mesh actually bends and deforms going over the radius of the track. if you know a solution to keep the panels from deforming pls let me know!
Nice work, very detailed but also in-depth.
Watch Ryder Thank you so much! I try to keep these simple but get the detail that I feel is necessary to communicate the idea.
Anyway to get this principal to work with bones? I.e. a rigged and animated setup that can be imported into unreal?
That's a great question. I haven't tried it yet with bones yet, but I do believe that yes, you can do that with bones. It would be achieved through either a track to constraint or possibly an IK constraint on the bones. I'll look into this one and get something for you.
I can't seem to get this driver to work. I'd REALLY like to figure this out. Any chance you could remake this tutorial using the current version of Blender?
Thank you for letting me know about this. I think that doing an updated version would be good. I'll make time to do something like that.
Like the concept but cannot impliment on my garage door for some reason, on damp track section my my door are out of alignment
bottom of door panel is off on Y axis
How were the rotations on the panel?
@@NathanWAdams not sure and at the moment I have stuff on old pc so would have to dig them up, and copy them over, but I tried several ways in blender, seems that when they are all parented they all seemed to use the same origin point, I am super new compared to some and i learn slower and have less time to study, I run a paint company. I will work on getting the files and checking that
Appreciate the help
After following it all starte well then end up having over lapping door end im stuck with no idea
I’m going to do an update to this video that’ll work with Blender 4.2. I’ve seen enough comments that are telling me it’s time to do an update, and I feel we could all use it.
Can you please show how to rig a convertible top of a car.
Definitely! I love the idea! I’ll make sure to do that video for you.
@@NathanWAdams Thank you very much
Hello! As per your request, I've uploaded this tutorial video that goes into the basics of a convertible ragtop. Check it out and let me know what you think of it. See link here: th-cam.com/video/25CxsgF1PAw/w-d-xo.html
@@NathanWAdams Thank you very much.
@@NathanWAdams Maestro responder!
Warning: This tutorial is outdated and no longer applies to new versions of Blender.
Plus:
- Squealing audio in the background is enough to drive a person mad.
- Video quality is very poor.
- Tutorial is very long and poorly prepared. Constantly making u-turns, making it impossible to follow along.
- Too much incoherent mumbling.
You're welcome!
Thank you for sharing your feedback. I've gotten some comments about this tutorial besides just yours about the quality on this video and how it was presented, and I wanted to let you know that I appreciate hearing from you about this, and I'm hoping to do another updated video.
You provide the file please is helpful thanks
Maybe because im on blender 4.0 but Im having issues when duplicating my emptys. The duplicates all follow the first empty. So when the first empty goes around the radius, all the other emptys raise up as if they are all in a straight line connected to the top empty. If anyone has a solution to this please let me know!
I’ll have a look at this and see what’s going on. It’s been quite a while since I’ve done this video, but I’m going to go through and watch my video and try this again and update it to Blender 4,2.
I get lost at 12:50 when you write ['Door'] as your data path. My box turns red and it doesnt allow it. PLEASE HELP!
my driver thing also doesnt work
["Door"] Should work
@@callmetyco1879 Could I send you my file and you have a look at it? I've literally watched this video at least 8 times. Paused, check everything and it does not! I would love to be able to get this to work as it would be super useful for some of my pieces...
Well I think this is a horrible tutorial. Didn't worked for me.
Thank you for your feedback. I'm sorry that this didn't work for you. What could I do to improve this content? Let me know. I'm sorry that I haven't responded until now.
what is dis terrible noise man ???
Yeah, I know what you’re talking about. That was some awful noise. You’re talking about the screeching in the background, right? I don’t like it either, and I’m seriously thinking of doing an update to this video by making a rig with updated methods using Blender 4.2. This one’s been up for a few years and it’s gotten some negative comments, and I can understand why, so I think it’s time for an update.