Can't get a closer result at all

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Hey everyone,

I am trying to get similar results with Blender 4.1 but I could not even get closer to this. The Musgrave Node is merged with Noise Texture, AO is not working ( I tried both cycles and eeve, ao is turned on ) Whatever I try the result is just all over the surface and all the faders are changing the result drastically. Is there any other videos, tutorials you can recommend for newer Blender versions. Installing an old version is not an optimal solution.

Answer 1 · 2024-08-15T08:53:48Z

Adrian Bellworthy replied August 15, 2024 8:53am

Add a plane to the scene with the cube sitting on the surface. Basic AO works by simulating shadow, you need a second object or non flat surfaces on the object (cube).
Currently there is no object close enough to calculate AO.

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Answer 2 · 2024-08-15T09:32:05Z

Martin Bergwerf replied August 15, 2024 9:32am

Like Adrian said, with your setup, AO just gives white.

Also, there are a few mistakes in your Nodes, summarized:

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Answer 3 · 2024-08-15T09:38:07Z

Martin Bergwerf replied August 15, 2024 9:38am

I also gave a formula for the Musgrave to Noise conversion here:

https://cgcookie.com/community/18832-musgrave-texture-at-15-19

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Answer 4 · 2024-08-15T13:51:58Z

Omar Domenech replied August 15, 2024 1:51pm

Also try and see the installing of a previous version of Blender as a legit optimal solution. When it comes to learning, the Blender versions is a none issue. If you want to read an interesting conversation about it, here's a good thread, it's a short read, maybe it can make you feel a bit different about it:

https://cgcookie.com/community/18260-different-versions

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