In this video Maarten breaks down the Distance node, and how it generates slopes from flat shapes, creating interesting stratified rock patterns. Extra controls like skew offer precise shaping over the final terrain form. Users familiar with Gaea 1's Fold node may recognize a similar shape-building role, with faster results in Gaea 2.

File: https://talk.gaea.app/t/distance-node-tutorial-file/580

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Published on Saturday, 28 March 2026