Cinema 4D - Novice to Ninja Masterclass

This is a online course is to gain comprehensive practical understanding of Cinema 4D. The aim is to learn essential concepts in Cinema 4D. The tutorials will help you learn about Introduction to Cinema 4D, Modeling Techniques, Deformers, Modeling Objects, Polygon Modeling, Material Editor, Unwrapping, Lighting, Camera, Animation, Mograph and Rendering.

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What is Cinema 4D?

Maxon Cinema 4D is powerful and comprehensive 3D modeling Application. It is well known for its easily accessible interface design, Motion Graphics and MoGraph features which make 3D learning an effortless experience. Cinema 4D is fully equipped with the in-depth 3D modules as Polygon modeling, NURBS, SubD modeling, Materials & Shading, Animation, Texturing, Lighting, Rendering, MoGraph and more.

The software is shipped with XPresso, a node based internal programming language of Cinema 4D, that enables to program and create user-defined features. XPresso, being a node based programming language, it works as a visual alternative to the traditional text-based language model. Commands and Objects are set in a visual form, through which the input and output data flow can be easily perceived without confusion. Node based programming is considered comparatively easy for beginners to understand.

Another important feature of Cinema 4D is its MoGraph module. It is widely popular because of the ease it provides the user to create complex animations in few simple and easy steps. MoGraph animations can be created by using basic objects and combining them in various interesting methods. As users are habituated with the MoGraph animation style, they will be surprised to see the endless possibilities it provides you to create unique animations.

The software provides endless possibilities to take your imagination to the next level. With Cinema 4D, no matter how complex is your idea, it can be brought to life easily.

About Comprehensive Cinema 4D Training

This course, “Comprehensive Cinema 4D Training” provides detailed information about every module of Cinema 4D. The aim is to equip beginners with optimum information about the 3D technology before we take you into the software based training. Though, our focus in oriented towards fresher level, the Cinema 4D Training will also help the medium level learners.

We start with the very foundation topics that introduce you to the world of Three Dimension domain, later we carry on to and explore the interface and move across the important corners of the software to give you a brief understanding and help you to navigate easily within the interface. Users will come to know the list of hot keys, default primitives within the software, render window settings and easy methods to manage the view ports.

From here, we will start to explore every module of Cinema 4D one by one in length. We will start with the Modeling, which again has different types of modeling styles and techniques.

• Spline modeling

Splines are the basic elements which help to create and work on the NURBS objects. In this part of the tutorial, you are introduced to the basics of Spline modeling and start to explore various modeling techniques using curves. You will learn about different Spline types that come by default in the menu.

• Deformers

Deformers make the job easy for Animators by quickly achieving the results they intend to have. In this section of the tutorial, you will learn about various kinds of Deformers in Cinema 4D. You will observe how deformers are applied to the geometry and manipulated. Another important point is to edit the deformer size, strength and control the primitives with the curvature. Few of the many deformers discussed in the chapter are the bend, shear and twist deformers.

• Modeling Objects

In this chapter, you are introduced to the primitive modeling objects that come by default with Cinema 4D. These modeling objects play a vital role in creating every 3D Geometric object.

• Polygon Modeling

Polygon Modeling is by far the most important part of modeling in every 3D software. Technically, topology created in Polygon modeling is considered more suitable for animations and games. During these lectures, we will introduce you to the components of a Polygon model. We further discuss in-depth about the Vertex, Edge, and Polygon Faces.

Later we explore various techniques of Polygon modeling and finally create a base mesh model using the polygonal modeling techniques.

• Material Editor

Now that you are already aware of Modeling, it is time to apply a material on your base model. Here, we will introduce you to the Material channels and discuss the base materials available in Cinema 4D. We will take you through the numerous editing options apart from the two default channels Color and Specular. You will learn how to add, tweak and edit additional material channels that give more realistic look you intend to have.

• Unwrapping

In this section, we will discuss the process of Unwrapping a 3D object and preparing it for texture mapping. We will take you through the methods of extracting the UVW layouts from a base model and unwrapping them in Cinema 4D UVW edit. The section is comprised of two example exercises to share practical knowledge about how UVW maps are unwrapped and created.

• Lighting

Here you will come to know about various types of Lights and Light settings in Cinema 4D. We will discuss about the common features of lighting and take you through the advanced levels of settings to control the lighting in your Scene. In the advanced topics, we will talk about creating Indoor and Outdoor atmosphere with lighting in Cinema 4D.

• Camera

This part of the tutorial will talk about the Camera, Settings, tips, and tricks to easily animate Camera in Cinema 4D.

• Animation

In this chapter, we will take you through the Animation module of Cinema 4D, discuss the key terms of Animation. We dive deep from the basic concepts of Animation as a timeline and talk about keyframing, curve editing and additional features to create a seamless animation.

• MoGraph

It is one of the powerful features that makes Cinema 4D a unique product from other 3D software tools. In this part of the tutorial, you are introduced to animations ideas through MoGraph. We will show you how to create animations by combining objects together in unique and interesting methods.

• Rendering

Cinema 4D has a powerful render engine that helps the user achieve realistic and non-realistic types render effects they like. Here, we will take you through the render setting window and discuss the various tabs in length. We will also show you how to gain control over multiple passes while rendering. The lecture will help you understand how render engine works and how to tune it to attain the right output.

What are the Benefits of Cinema 4D Training?

Cinema 4D is put to use in a wide range of Industries across the Globe. It offers career options in diverse domains across multiple verticals. By mastering Cinema 4D, you can choose any of the following career paths from the below

• Modeling artist
• Texturing artist
• Rigging and Animator
• Lighting and Rendering artist
• Motion Graphic specialist

Besides the job options you enjoy, Cinema 4D opens door to become a part of amazing Industries. The below list provides you information about some Industries where the software is widely used.

• Films and Entertainment
• Television & Broadcast design
• 3D Graphics & VFX
• Engineering
• Product and Architectural Visualization
• Science and Medicine

What are the requirements?

• Users should possess basic computer knowledge
• As we focus on lectures about the fundamentals of 3D space, it is not essential to have any prior knowledge of Linear Animation or Fundamentals of 3D technology. Having an idea about 3D Space can help you learn the subject quickly.
• A high-end PC or a Laptop with powerful video card
• Passion for learning, experiment and get creative

What will I be able to do after the Cinema 4D Training?

• It is your first adventure in 3D Space and Technology. And you will master the Three Dimension concepts.
• You can create 3D objects and designs on your own
• You can create texture maps and assign them to the Geometry
• Rig the characters and animate them
• Be able to light and render your scenes

What is the target audience?

• Students with or without prior knowledge of 3D software
• Artists or Designers from Two Dimension backgrounds can update to 3D with this Cinema 4D Training
• This course can prove helpful to professionals from broadcast and design
• Cinema 4D beginners can choose this course to learn gain knowledge

FAQ

• Is it hard to learn Cinema 4D?

No, absolutely not. Cinema 4D is considered one of the easiest software to learn and understand in the 3D domain. According to the Industry, Cinema 4D is considered as the most user-friendly interface when it comes to 3D application platform.

For beginners, Cinema 4D is the suggested application to get to know the domain.

• What gives Cinema 4D an edge over Maya?

It takes a great deal of time to learn and master every element of Maya. And due to Maya’s complexity, it takes too many team members to work on a project. Whereas in Cinema 4D the tasks which you perform in Maya can be easily converted in relatively less time with a minimum team size.

Above that, Motion Graphics is another part where Cinema 4D is taking over Maya. The layers , Motion Capture, and Kinetics play a crucial role in defining the domination of C4D in the particular module.

This feature gives an advantage to Cinema 4D over Maya, which helps to minimize the costs and time for companies.

What are some of the famous projects where Cinema 4D is used?

Cinema 4D is extensively put to use in diverse Industries. Below is the list of some of the famous Movies

• Open Season
• Surf’s up
• The Polar Express
• Cloudy with a chance of meatball
• The Golden Compass
• Spy of Oranje
• Monster House
• King Arthur
• Van Helsing
• War of Worlds
• Chronicles of Narnia

Besides entertainment Industry, the software is widely used in Advertising, Product design, and Visualization, Architectural Design, VFX, Broadcast and Motion Graphic Industries.

Cinema 4D Training Testimonials

• Samantha

I am not a 3D person and haven’t been much familiar with the 3D or Motion Graphics domains. I took the Cinema 4D Training with my previous experience in Photoshop and other Graphic designing software. The Instructor made it so easy to understand that I never felt, I am on an entirely new platform. I simply jumped right in and started learning easily .

• Micheal Ortiz

It’s a great Introduction course for Cinema 4D to start with. The curriculum covered a great deal of topics under every module and the methods employed in teaching are practical and easy to understand .

• Philip

It is amazing to see the minute level of detail given to the fundamentals of the course. I loved the way all these features in the introduction segment are put together and how the small features advanced to the larger topics. Would have been great if there are more exercises included in the Cinema 4D Training.

• Cheryl   

I never knew when the time ran away. He did a great job by concentrating and explaining the finer details of every chapter. I enjoyed the Cinema 4D Training.

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