How to Use the SKIN MODIFIER in Blender - Step by Step Tutorial

In this video, learn how to use the Skin Modifier in Blender! This modifier allows you to quickly create meshes from edges inside your Blender models. It can also automatically create armatures that allow you to pose the skins you create!

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SKIN MODIFIER DOCUMENTATION LINK
https://docs.blender.org/manual/en/la...

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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Introduction
0:16 - Skin Modifier Blender Documentation
0:38 - Using the Blender Skin modifier to create a skin around an edge
2:11 - Adding branches to your skin by extruding vertices
2:50 - Using Subdivision surface to smooth your skin
3:19 - Using branch smoothing to relax the skin at the branch joints
3:55 - Fine tuning mesh creation with the symmetry options
4:15 - Skin modifier smooth shading setting
4:36 - IMPORTANT - adjusting vertex size to control mesh size
6:26 - Practical Example - Low poly person model
7:19 - Creating an armature and posing our skin
8:20 - Support the CG Essentials on Patreon!