Link to the original Perlin Noise Video: https://youtu.be/ZsEnnB2wrbI
Link to Part 1 of 4 of this series: https://youtu.be/khayN87yKYQ
Link to Part 2 of 4 of this series: https://youtu.be/pxOjHsEAd0g
Link to Part 3 of 4 of this series: https://youtu.be/CXHRJdq4OjA
Link to Part 4 of 4 of this series: ... you're here silly :)
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HDRIs as free as Blender: https://polyhaven.com/
Tutorial on HDRIs in Blender: https://youtu.be/6VBkj_I-ONk
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A few wrapup notes. I was originally going to break this video up into two parts (the divide was going to be at the point where I say "the rest of this video is going to feel less like a math lesson and more like a Blender tutorial"), but ... meh. The last bit felt a bit underwhemling as a wrapup on its own? I dunno if it's the right call. But it's out there, so ... huzzah. :)
I recognize there's probably a better way to do some of these things. I'm only able to share what I know -- and, uh, what I can remember while in front of the mic, heh; I forgot to enable GPU rendering and only realized it when editing the video -- so, if you have any optimizations, I would love to hear about it.
I also think it's instructive to see someone go through the bug-finding process; often (not always! but often enough), it's glossed over, and not for nefarious reasons. As content creators, we have to optimize how information is delivered, and trying to do too much in one sitting is definitely something to be avoided. This has two negative impacts. One, it leaves the audience with the (untrue) impression and thus expectation that this doesn't happen, leading to unnecessary friction. Two, it misses the teaching opportunity to show someone how to develop stuff with an ethos that incorporates the reality of errors. I feel like this is important enough to include -- though I did boil down a ton of footage into the short segments you see here. Hopefully, you find it helpful!
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Over the past few years, I have gotten an enormous amount of value, personally as a creator, from the vast community of content creators making Blender tutorials. My goals with the software relate to using it for making math education videos for the Taylor Series (and a few other unrelated creative projects).
Well, I'd like to give something back!
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Useful Perlin Noise Links:
Code Behind Perlin Noise: https://rtouti.github.io/graphics/perlin-noise-algorithm
Understanding Perlin Noise: https://adrianb.io/2014/08/09/perlinnoise.html
A good glossary for terms related to noise: http://libnoise.sourceforge.net/glossary/#lacunarity
Dot Product resource: https://betterexplained.com/articles/vector-calculus-understanding-the-dot-product/
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Links to other amazing Blender tutorial makers:
CG Matter: https://www.youtube.com/c/CGMatter
Blender Guru: https://www.youtube.com/c/BlenderGuruOfficial
Erindale: https://www.youtube.com/c/Erindale
Blender Secrets: https://www.youtube.com/c/BlenderSecrets
Curtis Holt: https://www.youtube.com/c/CurtisHolt
Ducky 3D: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuNhGhbemBkdflZ1FGJ0lUQ
Polyfjord: https://www.youtube.com/c/Polyfjord
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The Taylor Series aims help people love math. Whether you're a student in a math class or someone who has ever asked the question, "What was the big deal about Calculus?" there's something here for you.
Also, I named this the Taylor Series after the mathematical construct created by James Gregory and formally introduced by Brook Taylor ... and I picked this one in particular because my name is Derrick Taylor. :)
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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TaylorSeries
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTaylorSeries
Twitter: @TheTaylorSeries
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Software Used: Windows 10, OBS, Unity, Blender, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Audition, Google Drive (for script)
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All music in this video is from Audioblocks
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tface01RK-w
We've all done addition and multiplication, and maybe even exponentiation. But what comes after? Is there more?
In this episode, we look into Tetration, a fun example of how a pattern that had been sitting right under your nose for a very long time might be explored!
Note: This is a re-uploaded video after fixing an issue pointed out by a user. Thanks again for the correction!
Yet another note: Holy mackrel I love you guys. There's yet ANOTHER minor detail I goofed up; it should be 1.9*10^2184, not 1.9*10^2185. Typos are a thing (see: the dangling parenthesis hidden somewhere in the video).
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0poh3w_Vm_A
In this episode of the Taylor Series, we build five of the most useful groups of numbers using only a few simple geometric shapes!
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Related Tidbits:
Set Builder Notation ( https://youtu.be/3NBOFTZwHEM )
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This is the first episode of the Taylor Series! Yay!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMtDViVhAVE
Because it's April First, we'll be celebrating Pi Day today.
In all seriousness, I have no idea if any of this is actually funny but things have been stressful and I needed to let off a little steam and be silly. :)
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The Taylor Series aims help people love math. Whether you're a student in a math class or someone who has ever asked the question, "What was the big deal about Calculus?" there's something here for you.
I am aiming to have one new video up every month. I hope you enjoy them!
Also, I named this the Taylor Series after the mathematical construct created by James Gregory and formally introduced by Brook Taylor ... and I picked this one in particular because my name is Derrick Taylor. :)
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Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/TaylorSeries
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TheTaylorSeries
Twitter:
@TheTaylorSeries
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Music Credits (from AudioBlocks):
Energetic Guitar Music: Getting Ready for It by Neil Cross
Funky piano music: Chilling the way I Do by Neil Cross
Silly background music: Funky Samba by Neil Cross
Dramatic music: Epic Battle and War Music by Bobby Cole
Main Music: Deep Progressive by Jason Donnelly
Spacey background music: Old Habits by Jason Donnelly
Outro music: Midnight City Lights by Neil Cross
Construction music: Welcome to My World by Wayne Cook
Main background music: Island Fun by Neil Cross
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KM-6U7-pkn4
A vlog post! This is the unboxing of my current editing computer. Also, me being a very silly person. :)
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This is the Taylor Series Vlog, where I post all sorts of miscelaneous content. Sometimes it will be musings on my journey through life, or a mathematical idea that occured to me, or sometimes it will be something that's just funny!
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Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/TaylorSeries
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61-rdunGtTI
Link to the original Perlin Noise Video: https://youtu.be/ZsEnnB2wrbI
Link to Part 1 of this series: https://youtu.be/khayN87yKYQ
Link to Part 2 of this series: https://youtu.be/pxOjHsEAd0g
If you want more Blender tutorial content, geared towards math education, let me know in the comments!
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Over the past few years, I have gotten an enormous amount of value, personally as a creator, from the vast community of content creators making Blender tutorials. My goals with the software relate to using it for making math education videos for the Taylor Series (and a few other unrelated creative projects).
Well, I'd like to give something back!
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Useful Perlin Noise Links:
Code Behind Perlin Noise: https://rtouti.github.io/graphics/perlin-noise-algorithm
Understanding Perlin Noise: https://adrianb.io/2014/08/09/perlinnoise.html
A good glossary for terms related to noise: http://libnoise.sourceforge.net/glossary/#lacunarity
Dot Product resource: https://betterexplained.com/articles/vector-calculus-understanding-the-dot-product/
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Links to other amazing Blender tutorial makers:
CG Matter: https://www.youtube.com/c/CGMatter
Blender Guru: https://www.youtube.com/c/BlenderGuruOfficial
Erindale: https://www.youtube.com/c/Erindale
Blender Secrets: https://www.youtube.com/c/BlenderSecrets
Curtis Holt: https://www.youtube.com/c/CurtisHolt
Ducky 3D: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuNhGhbemBkdflZ1FGJ0lUQ
Polyfjord: https://www.youtube.com/c/Polyfjord
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The Taylor Series aims help people love math. Whether you're a student in a math class or someone who has ever asked the question, "What was the big deal about Calculus?" there's something here for you.
Also, I named this the Taylor Series after the mathematical construct created by James Gregory and formally introduced by Brook Taylor ... and I picked this one in particular because my name is Derrick Taylor. :)
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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TaylorSeries
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTaylorSeries
Twitter: @TheTaylorSeries
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Software Used: Windows 10, OBS, Unity, Blender, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Audition, Google Drive (for script)
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Credits:
Intro Music:
Japan by Uniq | https://soundcloud.com/uniqofficial/
Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/
Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
All other music is from Audioblocks
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXHRJdq4OjA
Today I talk about some of the things happening in my life and at the studio! No big reveals, aside from a scratch on my forehead from practice. Keepin' it real. :)
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Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/TaylorSeries
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TheTaylorSeries
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrUI_FNfQhw
Things are happening! I've got a lot of irons in the fire and some fun things coming up soon. Also, look out for a poll; I need some random numbers from you!
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The Taylor Series aims help people love math. Whether you're a student in a math class or someone who has ever asked the question, "What was the big deal about Calculus?" there's something here for you.
I am aiming to have one new video up every month. I hope you enjoy them!
Also, I named this the Taylor Series after the mathematical construct created by James Gregory and formally introduced by Brook Taylor ... and I picked this one in particular because my name is Derrick Taylor. :)
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Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/TaylorSeries
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TheTaylorSeries
Twitter:
@TheTaylorSeries
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Music Credits (from AudioBlocks):
Background Music: Deep Progressive by Jason Donnelly
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrwCuARcV-c