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Recreating the Old Anime Aesthetic with Blender and Photoshop

Are you a fan of the vintage anime aesthetic and looking to replicate it in your 3D artwork? In this guide, we will walk you through the process of recreating that old-school anime look using Blender and Photoshop. Let's dive in step by step to achieve that nostalgic feel in your renders.

Setting Up the Scene in Blender

Step 1: Environment Setup

  • Ensure you are using the EV render engine for this project.

Step 2: Shadow and Lighting Configuration

  • Disable soft shadows and enable high bit depth in the shadow settings.
  • Adjust the shadow intensity to your preference.
  • Set up area lights for a nostalgic anime feel.
  • Experiment with multiple light sources to enhance reflections.
  • Keep the lighting simple with a few key light sources.

Step 3: Material and Shader Design

  • Use a basic material setup with a diffuse BSDF shader and RGB color ramp.
  • Control highlights and shadows using the color ramp.
  • Choose colors that match the vintage anime style.

Step 4: Freestyle Settings

  • Activate Freestyle in the view layer properties.
  • Customize Freestyle settings to add a hand-drawn touch to your renders.

Post-Processing in Photoshop

Step 1: Cleaning Up the Render

  • Smooth out harsh lines and shadows in the rendered image.
  • Add a subtle motion blur to create a vintage look.

Step 2: Adding Color Effects

  • Apply gradient maps with exclusion blending mode for color enhancement.
  • Introduce noise layers to add texture and depth.
  • Experiment with posterization to achieve a unique aesthetic.

Step 3: Final Adjustments

  • Fine-tune the image with curve, hue/saturation, and level adjustments.
  • Use additional gradient maps to enhance the vintage vibe.
  • Ensure the colors are desaturated but still visible.

Step 4: Export and Save

  • Opt for web-friendly settings to maintain the vintage look.
  • Adjust image quality and add slight blur for authenticity.

By following these steps and experimenting with different settings, you can successfully recreate the old anime aesthetic in your renders. Let your creativity flow and capture that nostalgic charm in your artwork!

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