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Dynamic Effects with Geometry Nodes: Utilizing Proximity in Blender

Bart ·
A screenshot of Blender's interface displaying the Geometry Proximity settings alongside a 3D render of a green torus with a red sphere passing through it.

Learn how to use the geometry proximity node in Blender to create dynamic and interactive effects with this beginner-level tutorial by PIXXO 3D.

Covered topics:

  • Introduction to Proximity in Blender: Brief explanation of what geometry proximity is and its potential use cases.
  • Creating a Taurus: Step-by-step guide on creating a Taurus shape within geometry nodes.
  • Setting Up the Scene: Adding and animating a UV sphere to interact with the Taurus.
  • Using Proximity for Dynamic Effects: Detailed steps on how to use the geometry proximity node to deform the Taurus and add dynamic instances.
  • Adding Dynamic Instances: Instructions on how to scatter points and instances based on proximity.

Author Bart
I have a LONG history with Blender - I wrote some of the earliest Blender tutorials, worked for Not a Number and helped run the crowdfunding campaign that open sourced Blender (the first one on the internet!). I founded BlenderNation in 2006 and have been editing it every single day since then ;-) I also run the Blender Artists forum and I'm Community Lead at n8n.
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