Creating a Ghibli Style Character in Blender - Full Tutorial

In this full length tutorial we'll create a Ghibli styled character complete with animated water and steam which will be done with nodes. Everything is modeled, shaded and lit in Blender. It's perfect if you've been using Blender for a little while and want to upgrade you skillset. Get the free project files here to better be able to follow along ▶ SUBSCRIBE | ▶ MARKETPLACE | ▶ FREE Tutorial Chapters | ▷ Instagram | ▷ Twitter | ▷ Facebook | ▷ Merch | Our episodes are also available on all major podcast services! 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:22 - Modelling cup 00:04:07 - Plane for the water 00:06:43 - Starting character 00:10:40 - Creating the features 00:16:04 - Towel 00:23:44 - Teabag string 00:31:04 - Naming everything 00:32:46 - Studio background 00:34:36 - Lighting 00:45:04 - Smaller tweaks 00:47:15 - Nodes for the water 00:55:30 - Procedural water color 00:58:29 - Nodes for the cup 01:02:12 - Creating cracks 01:07:17 - Easily scale cracks 01:09:30 - Finalizing cracks 01:12:58 - Simple round shape 01:14:27 - Creating steam 01:20:45 - Masking our steam 01:23:58 - Outro