Material/Color Blending Single Mesh
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If I have a single mesh object and I would like to apply different colors to various parts but would like the colors to blend where they meet. Below a link to a file with just one mesh. Suppose I want the two cylinders and the cube to each be a different color but to have those colors blend in a nice gradient in the large fillets.
I've tried vertex maps and polygon selections but cannot find any good solutions.
Thanks,
Greghttps://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ufqef4yo9i0zllpobr2st/AAAColorBlend-Mar24.c4d?rlkey=ulxjwqf3zdi3tip37ig1acg7h&dl=0
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Hi Greg,
Let us start with the blend/blur. I have animated that, so the Timeslider is proportional to the blur amount.
You can add color to a selection with the Paint tool (Double click on the Vertex Tag while the shift key is held down; open that)
https://stcineversityprod02.blob.core.windows.net/$web/Cineversity_Forum_Support/2024_PROJECTS_DRS/20240312_CV4_2024_drs_24_RSbc_01-11.zipFor the two objects, you might explore this here, and perhaps there is something useful for you in the setup. Both files are in the link.
Enjoy
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@Dr-Sassi Thanks Dr Sassi!
I am beginning to understand the two files but still have some work to do.
A follow-on question:
Is there a way, and I think this is unlikely but 'hope springs eternal :)', to preserve the vertex tags with their colors and fields (from example two) if I were to apply the following to the two objects: Volume Builder, Volume Mesher, and Remesh? Unlikely since the original vertexes of the original two objects do not exist in the output of the Remesh.
I am looking for some solution so that the blending is procedural. The objects I am working with are complex and intersect in many areas so painting is not the best option.
Thanks,
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Hi Greg,
Please try this one:
Tip: The matrix inside the Color Vertex has a point size; explore this for the blend/blur results.
Enjoy
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@Dr-Sassi I hope you will excuse me, sitting here with my mouth agape in total awe!
WOW!
I am flabbergasted :)... I would have never thought of a workflow so clever, interesting, and useful!
Thanks so much !!
Greg
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I like the sound of that, Greg.
Thank you very much for the lovely feedback.
How to get, produce, and share (re-use) information. That is all I did.
Enjoy your project.