Geometry Nodes - Proximity Effects and Procedural Modeling

Learn to harness Blender's Geometry Nodes for creating proximity effects and procedural modeling in this comprehensive live tutorial. Master the creation of proximity-based effects with rotating cubes, understanding the underlying node setup and refinement techniques. Explore procedural modeling by building complex screw shapes using extrude mesh and boolean operations. Discover how to set up materials directly within Geometry Nodes and troubleshoot common issues related to scaling and falloff. Gain insights into advanced techniques including plant growth effects using Geometry Nodes, while receiving practical tips and real-time problem-solving demonstrations throughout the session.

Syllabus

This video provides a comprehensive guide to using Blender's Geometry Nodes for various effects and procedural modeling. Kenny demonstrates how to create a proximity-based effect with rotating cubes 0:56-1:41, explaining the underlying node setup and how to refine it 1:53-.
He then moves on to procedural modeling, showcasing how to create a complex screw shape using various nodes like "extrude mesh" and "boolean" operations 22:36-.
The video also touches on setting up materials within Geometry Nodes 11:24-11:42 and offers troubleshooting tips for common issues like scaling and falloff 16:13-.
Kenny also mentions an upcoming BCON 2026 conference 1:09:55-1:10:48 and briefly highlights other projects like a plant growth effect using Geometry Nodes 1:25:16-.