In this video, learn to use the metaballs feature in Blender to quickly rough out shapes, simulate fluids, and much more!
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0:00 – Introduction
0:11 – Getting started with metaballs
2:24 – Adjusting metaball settings
3:14 – When would you use metaballs
4:00 – Different metaball shapes in Blender
4:48 – How to convert metaballs to meshes
5:35 – How to clean up geometry created by metaballs
6:58 – Using metaballs to remove geometry
8:02 – Animating metaballs
8:34 – Creating a fluid simulation with metaballs and particles
