Cartoon Shader

Overview

Modelling and coloring with a custom toon shader in Blender.

Base Modeling: Created the base 3D models.
Shader Development: Developed a custom toon shader using Blender's shader nodes.
Material Application: Applied the toon shader to various objects.
Lighting Setup: Configured lighting to complement the toon shading style.
Animation: Added simple animation to showcase the shader in action.

The toon shader was built using Blender's node system, combining key elements such as:

Shader Nodes: Using nodes like Diffuse BSDF, Shader to RGB, and ColorRamp.
ColorRamp with Constant Interpolation: To create distinct color bands for shadows and highlights, achieving the characteristic flat shading of cartoons.
Fresnel Effect: Incorporated to enhance edge lighting and add subtle rim highlights.
Customizable Parameters: Including line thickness, color saturation, and shadow softness for artistic control.
Outline Creation: Added outlines by applying a Solidify modifier with a separate outline material that uses backface culling and flipped normals to simulate cartoon-style edges.