The EASIEST Simulation Node Loop (Blender Tutorial)
If "Simulation Nodes" seem confusing, this is the Blender tutorial that will finally make them click. We're building a mesmerizing, seamless VFX loop from a single cube, and you'll learn the exact procedural thinking to make it work. This is the easiest way to understand one of Blender's most powerful new features. 👉 Check out my Blender playlist for more tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYKOAjIt0ug&list=PLd-MHKokrnxq0ZFuGXvezp6TfN1Q2DAAb In this complete, step-by-step Blender 3D tutorial, we dive deep into the new Simulation Nodes system inside Geometry Nodes. You will learn the core concepts of procedural animation by creating a perfect, seamless loop. This isn't a faked loop; we will use procedural logic to duplicate geometry, rotate it over time, and scale it incrementally on every single frame. This tutorial is perfect for intermediate Blender users who want to master procedural workflows. We will cover the essential nodes: Simulation Input, Simulation Output, and how to properly manage the simulation state to create a generative, abstract animation. This technique is fundamental for advanced motion graphics (mograph), abstract art, and complex visual effects (VFX). By the end, you will not only have a beautiful animation but also a complete understanding of how to use Geometry Nodes for simulations. We'll explore the math behind the seamless rotation, how to cache your simulation for smooth playback, and how to build a clean, efficient node tree. Stop avoiding Simulation Nodes and learn the easy way to build an infinite procedural loop in Blender. This guide covers everything you need for Blender 4.0+ Geometry Nodes. ☕ Join my Patreon for free project files and more! https://patreon.com/Augury ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:22 - Tutorial Start 00:40 - Subdiv Modeling something quick 01:18 - Simulation Nodes to transform the geometry 03:14 - Adding secondary simulation zone to capture the transformation 06:08 - Talking thru all the nodes 10:17 - Procedural Texturing 13:59 - Outro 🧠 What You Will Learn: - Core Simulation Node Logic: How to set up a basic Simulation Zone to stack and transform geometry on every frame. - Advanced Simulation Nesting: How to use a secondary (nested) Simulation Zone to capture and manage transformations separately from geometry creation. - Perfect Loop Mechanics: The specific math and node setup (using Scene Time and Modulo) to make your entire simulation loop seamlessly and infinitely. - Procedural Thinking: How to build a clean, non-destructive node tree that iteratively duplicates, scales, and rotates geometry. - Dynamic Procedural Texturing: How to use the Shader Editor to create a procedural material that works perfectly with your generated and animated geometry. 🌟 Welcome to Augury! Here, you'll find a variety of tutorials on what I am into at the time, tips, and tricks to help you master Blender and bring your 3D creations to life. Don’t forget to subscribe to follow the journey. 📖 Lift up your eyes on high and see: who created these? (Isaiah 40:26) #blender #3dart #proceduralart #geometrynodes