Mastering Fields in Cavalry's Forge Dynamics

In this tutorial, I’m excited to take your physics simulations to the next level by exploring Fields and Behaviors within the Forge Dynamics system in Cavalry. If you’ve ever wanted more granular control over how your objects move—like creating swirling vortexes or directing shapes with precision. I’ll show you how to start using Direction, Vortex, and Attractor fields to create truly dynamic, high-end motion design.

We’ll spend a good portion of the video looking at how to use the Index Context and Shape ID nodes to apply physics to specific objects within a duplicator, which is a common challenge when building complex scenes. I’ll also walk you through setting up a "text container" so your shapes can interact with typography, including tips on choosing the right collision shapes to balance accuracy and performance. By the end, you'll have the skills to build intricate, field-driven simulations that feel both organic and art-directed.

🛸 Extra details on my blog:
https://www.kamilk.co.uk/2026/04/using-fields-in-forge-dynamics

🚀 Project Files Available Here:
https://kmotiontutorials.gumroad.com/l/aaqvi

💻 Tools I use:

Recursive Subdivision Generator
https://kmotiontutorials.gumroad.com/l/cfsbcb

Turtle Path Generator
https://kmotiontutorials.gumroad.com/l/nwoct

Kaleidoscopter, Mosaik and Kolorama Filters
https://kmotiontutorials.gumroad.com/l/rosor

💬 36 Days of Type in Cavalry Project Files:
https://scenery.io/collections/36-days-of-type-2024-Xq3hiKL8fAi/

Set Pivot
https://app.lava.top/products/ed23208a-8318-48c9-9be6-69157c9c812f

Attribute Tools
https://app.lava.top/products/dfe09a60-fa4f-4587-a228-a240c9460e83

Quiver
https://github.com/phillip-motion/quiver

Curves
https://scenery.io/scripts/curves-42xvUYqCpvY/

🌐 Follow me on Instagram for latest experiments
https://www.instagram.com/kamilk_mograph/

🎬 Chapters:
00:00 - Example
00:29 - Tutorial Starts Here
02:37 - Forge Dynamics Fields
03:18 - Direction Field
04:04 - Behaviours and Fields
05:22 - Setting Up Main Exmaple
06:28 - Shape ID and Comparison Node
07:45 - Index Context and Shape ID
09:40 - Vortex Field
11:58 - Noise Field
15:10 - Kill Field and Kill Age
18:14 - Text Interaction with Forge

📖 Tags:
Cavalry, Cavalry App, Forge Dynamics, Physics Fields, Motion Design, Vortex Field, Procedural Animation, Scene Group, Cavalry Tutorial, Motion Graphics, Forge Fields, Direction Field, Text Physics, Generative Design, 2D Dynamics

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