Make Neon Signs in Blender - Lazy Tutorials

Lazy Tutorial, for lazy people by lazy people.
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• Neon Sign Lazy Tutoria...
I figure a lot of you already know this stuff, but PERHAPS you have no yet realized the horrifying power of DINGBATS?

[@blenderguru]

Yeah but wouldn't you prefer to do it over a two-part tutorial series totaling over 50 minutes? Coz I've got just the thing for you

[@3dgreenhorn]

Many would prefer even a 50 hr one if its from u. Thanks for teaching n inspiring thousands(/millions) of 3d artists around the globe. 🙂

[@SheetMusicDesu]

Thats where you come in, take these 99.9% of people with their baby steps ;)

[@poopiecon1489]

he just did it with one key press , ive never felt this offended

[@the5amkebab971]

2 parts! 50 minutes! You must have really sped up your videos! :p I joke, I joke lol, keep up the good work!

[@piyushbhagwat3119]

Guru has arrived 😍

[@cinematixfilms]

I never closed the Skype call with grandma that fast

[@tjiiik]

good lord..

[@1223d]

que haces aqui lord

[@nikulpromusic74]

Ianhubert Hey friend my in blender 2.80 does not import PNG photo. Any place that has PNG photo is blacked out in the background.

[@UnFyKilianZ]

@@nikulpromusic74 is it a stock photo

[@WangleLine]

:(

[@ivpt]

Ughhh for those who don't have time, tutorial starts at 0:00

[@DavidBoura]

;D

[@JediEdi]

Thx! That saved me a lot of time!

[@spencerlinkous7714]

Somebody needs to pin this, it takes a bit of time to scroll down 3 comments.

[@GalaxyofArt]

omg thank you we need more ppl like you honestly, thank you!

[@birdiuia5293]

i p thank you

[@chinchin3274]

Why aren't there moths being attracted to the neon sign?

[@MarquisDeSang]

Donuts attract moths.

[@parentheses7777]

It would be too realistic

[@nicksomma]

Minced lmao fucking gold

[@Watchin4story]

Yeah it’s the only reason I can tell it’s fake. No moths so it’s not that real enough to trick me. Lol

[@siveroo7493]

moth only attracted to space station

[@ace-smith]

Ian Hubert finally makes a Blender donut tutorial.

[@fuego09esmeralda]

It took him about 5 seconds...!!!

[@nibblrrr7124]

He had already posted another on Twitter: twitter.com/Mrdodobird/status/1179715310540079104

[@Gredran]

@@nibblrrr7124 Omg, rewatching this I didn't realize how many CGI references Ian makes in the minute 1. Donut tutorial of course 2. When he UV maps the people, he says, "UV map to make a bunch of geeks in CG" aka CG Geek, another Blender tutorial guy who also does challenges and poked fun at the donut himself. 3. "Make a corridor digitally" Corridor is a KZbin channel and I think their full name is Corridor Digital, and they make short films with really nice VFX and Ian helped them on one or a few of their films 4. And of course at the end, he says, "Someone came into the museum and drew prices everywhere" I don't need to spell that one out for you. Ian is patenting CGI standup lmao, you should check out his Blender conference talk. It's very informative, but feels very much like CGI standup, if that's a thing lmao.

[@CaptainFutureman]

And this is by far the best one, too.

[@Nic-tg2ei]

The thing about these tutorials is you never say "I'm going to go ahead and do the thing" and then do the thing. You just do the thing. It's pretty great that we aren't treated like children and we respect you for that.

[@Nic-tg2ei]

The 13 minute tutorial is even better! So much happiness.

[@blairfus]

Agreed, and that's a good observation about effective technical communication: no meta-writing. Don't say you're going to say a thing - just say it!

[@timramone8009]

Wtf are you talking about. Why would you respect someone for that. It's just the way he talks

[@frederikvilms1281]

@@timramone8009 yes, he respects the way he talks

[@peterhall4216]

@@frederikvilms1281 Outrageous!!

[@JashAnon]

So can I have hordes of neon moths swarming me now?

[@IanHubert2]

oh jeez that would actually be sick as hell, hahaha

[@BM-yy8db]

@@IanHubert2 Neon-moth gif in community post?

[@annonimooseq1246]

Benjamin Meijer I thought you said “neon moth gf” for a second and was down completely

[@IanHubert2]

@@annonimooseq1246 Where is this neon moth girlfriend community, and how can I get involved.

[@someguy615]

@@annonimooseq1246 A moose after my own heart.

[@bDwS27]

I recently saw some criticism of the work flow on these but It seems like these tutorial are geard toward people who need to make a lot of assets fast , like people making short films , or a one person project, so in these cases these tutorials are perfect for practical usage applications. Not every project can afford a week per asset, so thanks Ian ! You really help out small creators and artists!

[@IanHubert2]

Oh thanks! Even more than making assets, I've been teaching a lot of people blender lately in "real life", and the biggest thing that keeps them going is that dopamine hit of "OH HEY! I made a thing!" (as opposed to being frustrated by all the hotkeys/interface) So as long as folks are beginners, I want to fit as much of those small successes in there as possible. And once they make a thing, the hope is that they'll look at it and go, "can I make this better?" and start tweaking/learning,- but I think that initial dopamine hit is key, haha

[@bDwS27]

@@IanHubert2 that's a genius way of teaching ! Wow, I think this will change the way I try to help peeps or give advise in general!

[@heliofrazao]

As a concept artist, this kind of stuff is really all I need. As long as it looks good on a static render and can be done fast, I'm all for it, "correct way" be damned :P

[@RyoMassaki]

@@IanHubert2 When can we expect the one minute tutorial on" how to manipulate people into doing something (anything) by hacking their brain chemistry" ?

[@JerseyEmpireGroup]

@@IanHubert2 That is the best way to teach and the method I always responded to best. First, show a person that they can. Then teach how to improve on that. It cuts out all the horribly discouraging times brought on by trying to learn all the technicalities first.

[@chrisnightingale6917]

This is a formal recognition from the That Final Pun Appreciation Society

[@PixelFlickr]

"Neon My Banjo"... heh... hehehe, that's a good one

[@PiersonMason]

I died when I heard that

[@___jd]

not enough people giving that line the respect it deserves imho

[@lordofthelandsquids]

Awesome tutorial! As a fun side note, "Neon Me Banjo" would make a great band name

[@LtdJorge]

This one is just on another level, holy shit

[@timijandrpicminatti7506]

It's over 9000!!! (emmission value)

[@johnblunt989]

I think my favorite part of these tutorials is that, while being extremely quick and funny, they also find a way to tell us about everything you need to know about a subject. like, in this tutorial we get to learn about neon signs in the first few seconds, but then learn about using a back fill behind the sign to give it a frame, using a second duplicated copy of the sign to make it feel more full, using different fonts to get a more "neon sign" looking sign, about using bezier curves to create custom signs, using a fresnel to mix up the color a bit, added realism by having power cables and supports, and also using custom fonts to get easily changeable signs that still fill our needs. All of that in one minute (and two seconds), truly astounding.

[@parentheses7777]

“Aight” Turns on pc.

[@mishx62]

how come every single one of these is so good?

[@pauldeddens5349]

Probably because he made a film, and these are a lot of the tricks he used in it

[@User-ww3oj]

@@pauldeddens5349 what film

[@pauldeddens5349]

@@User-ww3oj Tears of steel, alongside VFX work in several other movies.

[@tajaloe5920]

FINALLY - Donut signs in the dark. This is groundbreaking

[@Srcsqwrn]

Andrew is going to be so happy!

[@JaredOwen]

Wow - very useful! Keep these videos coming Ian

[@user-lq8oi7of9f]

👋

[@ZachFejes]

Dude you are my favorite. I learned Blender over the past 4 years from tutorials, and a ton of practice. Your 'lazy' tutorials have introduced me to so many little tricks that my own process has started speeding up significantly. Also - you're freaking hilarious. Keep it up!

[@calculon000]

These are seriously the most efficient tutorials for anything I've ever seen. The way you cut out all the bullshit and leave only actual information while still keeping it very entertaining is genius.

[@ThatElfNerd]

My 3D Modeling/Painting/Animation teacher actually recommended that our class check out your lazy tutorials, now that we're no longer complete newbies at Blender. Your fast-pace explanations, while jarring at first, are honestly way more refreshing than having to watch 15-55 minute tutorials where the narrator assumes this is your first time opening Blender. You manage to give all the information that is needed, and the short explanations mean that I can easily replay the exact bit I need if I get lost along the way.

[@eth7928]

I think you are doing the best CG tutorials on youtube. So on point and no 5 minutes intro of bla bla bla. You have my full respect man. Keep em coming.

[@Vesohag]

I was just rewatching all of this lazy tutorials! Thanks for uploading a new one. They are always fantastic!

[@100Peterll]

The cities you make always look so good! I imagine most of it can be done with what was shown in the building tutorials, but it's awesome how you put them together and it looks even better when you place what you just made within the scene.

[@zetsuei18]

I love your tutorials!!! They are very informative and don't ramble(plus they're funny). Keep up the fantastic work!

[@adrienguigues6758]

Just discovered your channel, watched your entire lazy tutorials playlist, and i'm... like wtf this guy knows everything. Your amazing, keep up the great vids !

[@SakoresDark]

P sure with this entry we have all the lazy tutorials we need to make a cyberpunk city scene :D Thank you sir!

[@FormedPassions]

Bro your channel is straight up black magic XD I love these tutorial!

[@irinakuznetcova354]

I learned more from your 1-minute tutorials than from the 2 years of learning from the Internet lol. Keep up the good work, you're making the world a better place for 3D modelers! :)

[@funnybusinessman21]

When you showed the Neon sign as 0:22, I legitimately thought that was an actual video at first, that's amazing

[@ZevEisenberg]

The whole thing was a setup for a pun and I am HERE FOR IT

[@joshualuciani3896]

I didn't even catch it until you said something lmfao

[@NotEvenSmoozed]

Super informative with charisma. I love your subtle details like producing videos in 4:3. Brilliant!

[@aeughsendhelp]

This was the first blender tutorial I ever saw. My cousin sent it to me while we were both learning blender, and even though I realized I knew nothing about blender and needed to make a donut, I still attempted this tutorial and made something pretty cool. :D

[@jazztanszak]

I'm just starting my journey with Blender and creating 3D art,but these videos are giving me such joy and inspiration that even if I fail,I'm still happy they're exists.

[@brotherben4600]

THIS is why Cyberpunk took so long, they needed this tutorial to add NEON signs everywhere in the game

[@mickysparks4789]

Just found out about you & now your my FAVORITE!!!!! Followed all your soc medias. Great stuff man!!

[@rayzrsharp]

Wow! Another great tutorial! Thank you and thank you for posting the extended versions as well!

[@bakaaho2009]

Dude , you are the best . Keep them tutorials coming, I appreciate it.

[@loofa4775]

"It's a donut!" Nice call back to the lazy donut tutorial. Had me cracking up.

[@NoelSufrin]

"I come from Alabama - with a knee on my banjo." I don't care who ya are, that's some Blender comedy gold right thur! 🤣😂

[@emuliusv]

with a neon my banjo

[@ri.co_]

@@emuliusv you missed the joke mate

[@emuliusv]

@@ri.co_ what was it

[@Sphyxx]

Clicked on the video and didn't see the time and I could not believe how quickly you got into the thick of it and boom done! Absolutely amazing!

[@HTech123]

Thank you so much for these tuts! I now have to learn the basics of Blender, but at least I know where I'm going to. Good luck with the banjo! :-)

[@TransistorBased]

"I come from Alabama with a neon 'my banjo'" Joke of the year right there

[@AxonMediaSeattle]

I will never stop loving these tutorials.

[@markobowlo]

I wish I could subscribe a second time, because you always kill it with these tutorials.

[@Ahtisham]

Man i really appreciate that there is someone on youtube who is teaching us some really cool stuff in blender,you should make tutorials on some basics things like when you done making something or modeling something how you can put that into a real video and make it seam realistic,or lets say you want to put add neon sign on to a footage taken from a tripod,i'm trying to figure it out but there are not enough guide for total beginners

[@HomeByMidnight]

your content is an actual 10/10 i love these tutorials and hope one day i'll be able to use them

[@zachbreindel3117]

"Turn up the depth to something neon-ey"

[@philfounarcoleptik3d679]

incredible format :p i like so much ^^

[@swannschilling474]

You are just soooo good at it!!! Makes me wanna finally sit down and learn Blender!! 😁

[@MrMaxsanity]

Was literally just trying to do neon signs and you come out with this! Bless!

[@RSpudieD]

IKR!?!? I made a neon sign a couple weeks ago!

[@XGTheBoss]

Hey Iain I love you and your work man. Keep being awesome and happy new year ♥️

[@WagnerDeQueiroz]

Just one Word... AWESOME! Thanks for your Lazy Tutorial Series. Very funny, very very instrutive. Grettings from Brazil! Continue the best Job!

[@Tatomito]

yall need to take a second to appreciate how good this guy is at this , the level of detail is just amazing

[@domonkosszakaly4328]

This is your best vid in *2020!*

[@LumeoEdits]

It's amazing the level of talent Ian has, even cooler is that he shares it with all of us :D

[@iceboy_]

Just what i needed for a proyect and u got me covered in 1 minute. Thanks a lot man!

[@anomrac21]

Dude your tutorials are great! Keep em coming.

[@boriswilsoncreations]

Blender Guru: * creates a whole series teaching how to model a donut * Ian Hubert: [0:42] I'm about to end this man's whole career

[@Nicistarful]

These tutorials fill me with love. Thanks.

[@HaroldScottIII]

You are breath taking... Also really great tutorials

[@JorgeAraujo97]

Humiliating in how you make it look so easy to do. Amazing.

[@btonez13]

We’re only 5 days in and we already have the best pun of 2020. Bravo you lunatic you.

[@maccapele1]

I always love your short videos. Interesting. 👍👍

[@omgitsaidsyay]

Beautiful. I'm learning blender now and these tutorials make me very happy.

[@AlextheLue]

"Neon my banjo"... Made my day

[@videogamepioneer6250]

I have the biggest, dumbest grin on my face right now because of how short and to the point this is, while still managing to be entertaining.

[@ColinTheShark]

I have never touched Blender in my life, but these lazy tutorials are absolutely amazing xD

[@Srcsqwrn]

Alright, this is 1 minute and amazing! Yes please, and thank you! Pausing it possible, so that means that if this tut has everything in it I should be set. c:

[@llainad3784]

What a great tutorial, straight to the point, no lame ass 20 minutes, respect!!!

[@matdowall]

Probably.. neigh definitely the best blender tutorials on KZbin

[@yorchmr3603]

you're insane btw so weird to come back to this video format lol

[@Cyrano263]

Thanks a lot for adding an extended version! :D

[@vilmapar1983]

I always watch your tutorials as an inspiration for bgs for comics

[@RSpudieD]

Ah, Ian Hubert, one of my favorite notifications to get! Very good tutorial too...it's so perfect and informative at the same time!

[@AstroDynamo]

i love this guy. i can watch his video forever. he just make this like its nothing damn man

[@deepmitra3078]

Love all your lazy tutorials

[@tacoma87x]

These are literal works of art

[@yugij0319]

This is probably the funnest tutorial that I have seen.

[@V-3]

I love this guy with a passion

[@GatoBellini]

WE've been downright blessed with you, Yan.

[@PaintByMonster]

I love you, Ian Hubert! I am gonna go learn to make a neon sign in Blender now.

[@danilooldschool]

Awesome as always!

[@RickProkosch]

These are solid gold, thanks Ian!

[@EkaterinaSTADNIKOVA]

That's awesome, dude!

[@ConorFenlon]

Man, you're one of my heroes. Seriously. Thank you 👍

[@afourthfool]

Oh, wow. I just found this playlist. That was... Thank you. I had a lot of fun. I want to play more with my pictures now.

[@al3xsilver]

Another excellent tutorial! Love them!

[@BurneeA]

On your next extended tutorials please also keep which buttons you are clicking visible. Thank you. You are a god to us all.

[@noobcitiey2442]

The best channel in yt appreciate it.

[@noobcitiey2442]

@Erik The Existor I think Ian's tutorials are giving the main idea of making things. Step by step tutorials unnecessarily long for not beginners.

[@Awakenbeing]

this guy is pure genius.I learnt a great deal of stuff here.

[@kingpen]

I feel like I've been passed by a freight train of knowledge and humor, haha~! But seriously, the way you explain Blender makes me just want to get in there and experiment~!

[@SebLeCaribou]

You are, like, so good it's frightening

[@zeyad45]

Exactly what I needed! You're brilliant.

[@guitarman9526]

I've never used blender in my life but these videos are highly enjoyable.

[@Infarlock]

It's amazing what crazy things people do with blender

[@grandecru2872]

You are amazing! Great job!

[@spatraart]

bro it is an experience to listen to you in half the speed haha

[@AceTrainerBanjo]

I had never heard of blender until this popped up in my recommendations, but I am downloading it now with the aspiration of also creating a neon "My Banjo"

[@AJGenTECH]

Just a bit more detail and you are a hero.

[@BearCrossStudio]

Hey @Ianhubert in case you were wondering where the +10k views came from it's me watching all your videos over and over again 😅