Shortest Edge Paths + Custom FX in Blender | Geo Nodes Tutorial
In this video you will learn how to use Blender’s shortest edge path node to create cool vfx effects. You will also be able to use a text object to drive the end points for an animation.
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⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:20 - Tutorial Start
01:22 - Shortest Edge Paths Explanation
04:58 - Adding in Text Geo Proximity
06:07 - Using Distance as a Start Vertices Driver
07:57 - Adding a Wave Modifier to make it more complex
10:17 - Working on the Shader
11:48 - Outro
🧠 What You Will Learn:
How the Shortest Edge Paths node works and how it processes mesh topology.
How to convert text into a mesh and use it as input data for curve endpoints.
A method to drive procedural curve effects using logical pathfinding.
Tips for customizing edge weights and filtering connections.
How to combine multiple geometry nodes concepts into a clean, reusable effect setup.
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