[VEX for Algorithmic Design] E18 _ Randomness Basics

Published 2021-01-09
This is a new series I've started explaining the basics of VEX for algorithmic design / procedural modeling which I'm using on daily basis.

In this 18th episode, I'm explaining the basics of randomness starting from its concept and how you can use it with VEX language showing several functions and exercises.

I've also started a Patreon, it would be great if I could get your support to continue creating tutorial contents.

00:00:00 Intro / What is Randomness?
00:01:47 Randomness with Seed
00:05:04 rand Function Basics
00:12:11 rand Function with Various Seeds
00:18:16 rand Function inside Foreach Node
00:23:51 rand Function in Loop
00:29:52 rand Function Exercise 1 - Split by Percentage
00:38:49 rand Function Exercise 2 - LInear Random Gradation
00:44:01 rand Function Exercise 3 - Ramped Random Gradation
00:47:15 rand Function Exercise 4 - Random Offset with Animation
00:59:14 Non-Deterministic Randomness with nrandom
01:04:56 nrandom Function Exercise
01:10:38 random Function
01:17:44 Random Distribution with rand Function
01:22:39 Random Distribution with random_brj and random_sobol
01:28:39 Vector Distribution with rand and random_sobol
01:36:14 Next Topic - Noise


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[Episodes]
Episode 1 - Attribute Basics:    • [VEX for Algorithmic Design] E01 _ At...  
Episode 2 - Group Basics:    • [VEX for Algorithmic Design] E02 _ Gr...  
Episode 3 - Parameter Basics:    • [VEX for Algorithmic Design] E03 _ Pa...  
Episode 4 - Variables and Operations:    • [VEX for Algorithmic Design] E04 _ Va...  
Episode 5 - Array:    • [VEX for Algorithmic Design] E05 _ Array  
Episode 6 - Strings:    • [VEX for Algorithmic Design] E06 _ St...  
Episode 7 - Loop:    • [VEX for Algorithmic Design] E07 _ Loop  
Episode 8 - Conditional:    • [VEX for Algorithmic Design] E08 _ Co...  
Episode 9 - Function:    • [VEX for Algorithmic Design] E09 _ Fu...  
Episode 10 - Volume Basics:    • [VEX for Algorithmic Design] E10 _ Vo...  
Episode 11 - Dictionary Basics:    • [VEX for Algorithmic Design] E11 _ Di...  
Episode 12 - Vector Basics:    • [VEX for Algorithmic Design] E12 _ Ve...  
Episode 13 - Trigonometry Basics:    • [VEX for Algorithmic Design] E13 _ Tr...  
Episode 14 - Quaternion Basics:    • [VEX for Algorithmic Design] E14 _ Qu...  
Episode 15 - Matrix Basics 1:    • [VEX for Algorithmic Design] E15 _ Ma...  
Episode 16 - Geometry Functions:    • [VEX for Algorithmic Design] E16 _ Ge...  
Episode 17 - Intrinsic Attribute:    • [VEX for Algorithmic Design] E17 _ In...  
Episode 18 - Randomness Basics:    • [VEX for Algorithmic Design] E18 _ Ra...  
Episode 19 - Noise Basics:    • [VEX for Algorithmic Design] E19 _ No...  
Episode 20 - Solver Basics:    • [VEX for Algorithmic Design] E20 _ So...  
Episode 21 - Half-Edge Basics    • [VEX for Algorithmic Design] E21 _ Ha...  
Episode 22 - Remapping Basics:    • [VEX for Algorithmic Design] E22 _ Re...  
Episode 23 - SDF Basics:    • [VEX for Algorithmic Design] E23 _ SD...  
Episode 24 - Force Basics:    • [VEX for Algorithmic Design] E24 _ Fo...  
Episode 25 - Force Extended:    • [VEX for Algorithmic Design] E25 _ Fo...  
Episode 26 - Recursion Basics:    • [VEX for Algorithmic Design] E26 _ Re...  


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All Comments (14)
  • @SteviaCookies
    I don't know how to thank you enough, you are not only an expert on the topic but also the best kind of teacher, the one who actually wants the other person to understand
  • wonderful .. Exactly what we wanted was a good information, we are getting a right direction from you, There was a lot of confusing in our mind which conflated the problem with your good teaching. thank you so much..
  • An excellent series, always presented with meticulous details and comprehensive explanations.
  • Hi Junichiro, awesome! How do I individualize the random ? I would like to know how to make everything not move at the same time to avoid making multiple groups ? thanks : )
  • @dnch
    23:50 you could have just used the class attribute as seed that is generated by connectivity node without the foreach loop
  • @yukihonda3240
    ノイズの基本 ノイズベーシックノイズ
  • @drevfx_
    How would I be able to generate the picture in the thumbnail?