How to Build Branching Path Simulations in Blender

In this intermediate Blender tutorial, we dive deep into Simulation Zones to create complex, procedural branching paths. You'll learn how to harness Geometry Nodes to generate organic, neuron-like structures that grow over time. If you want to master particle trails and procedural animation, this setup is essential for your workflow. 👉 Check out my Blender playlist for more tutorials:    • Zen Garden in Blender | Geometry Nodes Tut...   ☕ Join my Patreon for free project files and more!   / augury   ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:25 - Building the First Simulation Zone: Procedural Point Motion 01:08 - Frame-by-Frame Point Spawning Logic 01:55 - Modulo Math Setup for Timed Particle Spawning 03:00 - Storing Named Attributes for Clean Velocity Mapping 06:04 - Generating Particle Trails with a Second Simulation Zone 06:35 - Advanced Branching Logic: Spawning from Trail Ends 07:52 - Points to Curve: Hashing Curve ID Indexes 11:16 - Curve Remeshing & Age-Driven Organic Growth 13:54 - Shader Nodes: Pulsing Energy Signals via Age Attributes 16:12 - Uniform Curve Trimming: Age Values vs. Trim Curve Node 16:49 - Outro & Final Render Review 🧠 What You Will Learn: How to construct multi-layered Simulation Zones to create complex, generative feedback loops that evolve over time. Techniques for utilizing Modulo math to precisely control procedural spawning intervals for branching structures. How to manage and manipulate custom data using Stored Named Attributes for seamless velocity and noise mapping across node networks. Methods for converting dynamic particle simulations into clean, render-ready geometry using curves and unique ID indexing. Advanced shader integration that leverages simulation age values to create dynamic, pulsing energy materials that propagate through your structures. 🌟 Welcome to Augury! Here, you'll find a variety of tutorials on what I am into at the time, tips, and tricks to help you master Blender and bring your 3D creations to life. Don’t forget to subscribe to follow the journey. 📖 Lift up your eyes on high and see: who created these? (Isaiah 40:26) #blender #3dart #proceduralart #geometrynodes