Blender Day 25 : Blender25 duplication and well example

Alright guys, there's an old saying in the modeling industry that precision isn't always necessary when creating a photorealistic model. In the real world, things aren't perfectly aligned, so we want to avoid that fake look. Instead, we can make it more realistic by adding some variation.

To achieve this, let's change our view to the Z-axis by pressing Numpad 3. Now, we'll rotate the bricks slightly to give them a more natural and irregular appearance, like a jigsaw puzzle. This will break the perfect alignment and create a more realistic effect. Let me show you how.

First, select everything by holding Shift and clicking on each brick. Now, continue holding Shift and select everything in the next row, and then the next row, and so on. Once everything is selected, press R to rotate and choose the Z-axis. Now, you don't need to be precise with the rotation. Just rotate it slightly, maybe here. Once you're satisfied, press Enter to apply the changes.

This technique adds complexity and variation to the composition, making it look more natural. You can also try this technique with different views. For example, press Numpad 1 to change to another view. Then, rotate the bricks a bit to create more variation. Again, don't worry about being precise. We want to avoid the perfectly aligned look. Apply the changes and continue this process for different parts of the structure. Rotate them slightly along the Z-axis to create a more realistic feel.

Remember, the goal is to make it look natural rather than relying solely on duplication. By changing the positions and adding subtle rotations, we can achieve a more realistic result. So, let's not stick to the perfect alignment. Instead, let's introduce some irregularity and make it feel more organic.

Great! This approach gives the structure a more authentic and lifelike appearance. It's starting to resemble a real wall to me.