TS1.1 - Welcome and introduction to Mandelbulb3D Tutorial Series 1 with Patrick C. Cook
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- Опубліковано 18 жов 2023
- The goal of this tutorial series is to discuss the features, functions, idiosyncrasies and caveats of the Mandelbulb 3D software application within the context of preparing a high-quality Mandelbulb 3D animation.
Over the 153 sessions of this tutorial series various artistic topics will be discussed and workflow suggestions offered. The goal of this tutorial series is to discuss most of the capabilities of the Mandelbulb 3D software application over the series, doing so in the context of creating high-quality animation material. Each session of this tutorial series builds on previously discussed topics, so it is best to view the sessions in their intended order.
Patrick Cook is a software developer by profession. He is an experienced fractal artist and photographer, is a published Udemy instructor and has many years experience as an instructor in a variety of subject matter. He firmly believes that teaching in the context of practical work is an effective method of developing skills with, in this case, the Mandelbulb 3D fractal generator software application. You can learn more at his website www.PatrickCookPhotography.com.
The topics of the sessions of this Mandelbulb 3D tutorial series are listed on my website here: www.patrickcookphotography.co...
Oh great, a young Mundelbulb channel. Thanks
Good to have you aboard @ELEKTROBGOWK! While the Mandelbulb3D is old (~2010), I believe it was originally well designed which gave it a lasting power. More important is that I believe every fractal enthusiast should get to know MB3D with the goal of opening up their 3D fractal art potential. MB3D is quirky, crashes and is poorly documented BUT it can produce amazing graphics and animations when used with some how-to knowledge and determination.
4.30.2024
Wow... exactly what I have been looking for a couple years - a M3D guru!
Can't wait to go through your many graciously made videos.
I am like you described... I love M3D, but just not the time to have to monkey with the complex (and slow) application.
Wish it was brought current to todays standard in applications, but never the less... I am determined to stick it out.
Thanks for your kind words @graphguy! I suspect that there are many persons who would like to create with MB3D, but can't get the guidance to accelerate their learning curve. It's unfortunate that MB3D didn't get enough market attention for deep documentation and tutorials, but it doesn't have a corporation behind it and it didn't get a market large enough to justify supporting it beyond a curiosity level. So, for most, MB3D is learn-by-trying by slogging through the controls to see what happens. But few are willing to invest that amount of effort into any software application, let along a purely creative one. But MB3D can do some really cool stuff if one can get past those barriers - I'm still working on those barriers. I predict, with a level of certainty, that MB3D will never be rebuilt and will, at best, receive periodic updates for minor feature enhancements. The current manager of MB3D, Andreas Maschke, has actually installed a number of features in the last 8 years or so. We are fortunate we have Andreas looking out for MB3D and keeping it available (and free). So, yes, stick with it - MB3D does reward, but we have to work at it to get results - and that may actually be MB3D's best kept secret.
I've just started getting into this program, and I feel like this will be a great help; thanks for this extensive series; there are a lot of quick and dirty tutorials out there; if I think this is what it is, I really love the deep dive!
90 Sessions must have taken a good while to record and edit, thanks again!
Yes, this is a deep dive, but only for creating a Mandelbulb animation for this tutorial series #1. In time I plan to deep dive into creating stills and some of the other major features of the Mandelbulb3D application. For this series #1 there will be 10 sessions released each Sunday 12:00 AM until all 153 sessions are released on 2/11/2024.
Found this mandelbulb3d and checked for tutorials. There are many of these available, mostly all rather old, like the fancy time of this topic is not the most modern. Anyhow, the tutorial of Patrick (currently I am at session 10) is the best I've found so far. The whole thing is rather time intensive with over 150 clips, but really worth to watch. The info provided is at the point. I especially like the tut based on a project. This demonstrates which step you need to execute at which level... overall, great work, great tutorial
Thank you for your kind words @hogrYT! I believe that every person who is interested in fractal art should try their hand at Mandelbulb3D because it offers a unique opportunity in fractal art. While Mandelbulbs can be created by other means, the Mandelbulb3D application is focused on that type of fractal and has a surprisingly extensive set of tools to tap. What hurts the Mandelbulb3D application is its age, infrequent upgrades, its lack of documentation beyond cursory and its lack of in-depth tutorials. It's easy to push out a 30 minute tut. The question is, how to master the application to do much more than a couple interesting stills? My hope is that my tutorials bring Mandelbulb3D out of the shadows in terms of this type of fractal graphics. To that end, today I am starting the process of releasing to UA-cam a second tutorial series titled "Mastering Mandelbulb3D Formulas". I will also be releasing to UA-cam a video-based formula reference tool. These latest tools are a continuation to my goal of helping fractal artists everywhere.
@@Mandelbulb3DTutorialSeri-vx4xc a series about Formulas sounds rather interesting. This is what I like very much with fractals. The surprises when modifying parameters even with small adaption and a complete different outcome... Curious to see your series.👍
Yes! Working with Mandelbulb3D is a process of discovery where even the smallest change could result in a very interesting graphic, and there are multiple ways to change the conditions that affect the formula, including combining formulas. As for the formula series, the first 10 sessions of "Mastering Mandelbulb Formulas" are scheduled for public release on 2/17 @ 12:00AM. Then, 10 sessions per week each Saturday @ 12:00 AM. There are 52 sessions. I'm also releasing a video-based formula reference tool to this channel on the 16th at 12:00 AM.
@@Mandelbulb3DTutorialSeri-vx4xc btw. in your videos you always have the link to the next session at the end. At session ~23 (don't remember exactly) it got confused and jumped to 27, back to 24 and so on. It catched up after some videos. Also in the playlist, the numbering at around 20 got a bit mixed up. Nothing serious and easy to overcome. Just wanted to mention.
Good feedback. I'll look into ways to improve that situation. UA-cam is not the best venue for sequential training videos.
To help keep track of the sessions completed, I've added a PDF to my website that provides a topic list of the sessions along with checkboxes. You can download it from my webpage here: www.patrickcookphotography.com/fractalart