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FLIP Fluids addon: The Complete Guide

As Blender 2.8 updated with a new GUI we will be updating our Creative Learning Series videos with a new series FLIP Fluids addon: The Complete Guide that focuses on settings, features, and how to use them! In addition to this new series, the Creative Learning Series will also continue using Blender 2.8.

If you are new to FLIP Fluids or Blender 2.8, start with this series! Further videos about all functions in detail are already in production.

Episode 1: How to Get Started Learn the basics! How to install the FLIP Fluids addon or Free Trial, as well as how to run and render a simulation.
Episode 2a: Object Types In the first part of this two part episode, learn about the Domain, Fluid, and Obstacle object types, as well as some handy workflow tips!
Episode 2b: Object Types In the second part of this episode, learn all about Inflows and Outflow settings, and how to use them!

Please subscribe to our new FLIP Fluids YouTube Channel.

BlenderPhysics: Creative Learning Series

In this video learning series, Dennis Fassbaender will teach you how to use the FLIP Fluids addon for Blender to help you create beautiful and creative simulations!

Episode One: Get Started (Blender 2.79) Learn the basics! How to install the addon and use FLIP Fluid objects to create simple simulations.
Episode Two: Create a Magic Scene (Blender 2.79) In this episode you will learn about using rigid body obstacles and how to make a very magical glowing whitewater effect!
Episode Three: SlowMotion Sphere (Blender 2.79) In this episode you will learn how to create a very cool slow motion fluid effect of a bullet passing through a sphere of water!
Episode Four: Splash Along a Path (Blender 2.79) In this episode, you will learn how to create a splashing, swirling, fluid effect around a soda can using an inflow following a curve!
Episode Five: Fluids and Fracturing (Blender 2.79) In this episode, you will learn how to combine a Fracture Modifier simulation with a FLIP Fluids simulation!
Episode Six: Wetmaps (Blender 2.8) Now you have your liquid flowing, but how do you make your surfaces look 'wet'? With wetmaps! In this episode, you will learn how to use Blender's dynamic paint features to realistically wet the surfaces that your fluid touches.
Episode Seven: Buoyancy Tricks (Blender 2.8) In this episode, we will present a workflow for how you can fake the illusion of floating objects using simple tricks!

Misc. Videos

10 tips and tricks to improve your FLIP Fluids workflow in Blender Our favourite tips and tricks! Also available as a written article.
FLIP Fluids Development Progress 2018-2019 Take a look at our development video that covers some of the cool new things we have been able to add to the add-on during our first year on the Blender Market: 2x speed increase, Blender 2.80 support, surface tension, sheeting, and more!

Blender Physics

Visit the Blender Physics Website or the Blender Physics YouTube Channel for more FLIP Fluids videos!

Community Videos and Resources:

Check out these excellent videos and resources from the FLIP Fluids community!

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