Cinema 4D is a true 3D development application with infinite possibility but you can get started easily and create realistic objects and effects with a variety of tutorials and aids.
I like Lynda.
com as a source for online tutorials that also offers exercise files that let you work along on the project being presented.
There are several tutorials available corresponding to the release level.
The current release of C4D is 11.
5.
However, a marvelous introduction that exudes the enthusiasm of the author is 'The Artist's Project Sourcebook' by Anne Powers.
This is not a review of her book but rather the alternative approach she has taken to introducing what can be a very complex software application.
She introduces it beginning with 'the dynamic dozen' as she leads through the creation of twelve fascinating objects that all link to our universal childhood, using Cinema4D 'primitives', the most basic geometric building shapes such as sphere and cubes.
It's worth noting that even 'primitives' are three dimensional in C4D and simply adjusting the dimension of a primitive shape begins to tap your vision of possibilities.
Ms.
Power's approach is to walk you through twelve simple shapes but shapes that with only a little bit of dressing take on magical qualities.
You create a barometer cone with colored glass balls that could have come from Galileo's laboratory.
You create a Chinese lantern that uses opacity and silhouette to create its lamp effect.
You create a 'Firefly Lantern' with oriental shape, soft fabric, and the random motion of little light objects.
In short, she uses simple exercises to do much more than introduce primitive shapes and their versatility; she includes a child's imagination using some objects and instruments that have their own special place in life's discovery to tap your vision of possibilities.
The Maxon site (makers of Cinema 4D) offers its own 'Cineversity' with many tutorials from some of the most renowned artists and instructors.
There are many resources for learning Cinema4D and this same animation tool is used in Hollywood productions, product design, advertising, and creating rich web sites.
The list of the broadcast industry's most widely recognized groups featuring 3D graphics created with Cinema 4D includes The Weather Channel, MTV, CMT, Comedy Central, NBC, FOX, NFL, TRU TV, TNT, MSNBC, ESPN, HBO, CNN, USA Network, National Geographic Channel and the BBC.
If you would like to add splash, life, and dimension to your Web site or product presentation, introduce yourself to Cinema4D.
I like Lynda.
com as a source for online tutorials that also offers exercise files that let you work along on the project being presented.
There are several tutorials available corresponding to the release level.
The current release of C4D is 11.
5.
However, a marvelous introduction that exudes the enthusiasm of the author is 'The Artist's Project Sourcebook' by Anne Powers.
This is not a review of her book but rather the alternative approach she has taken to introducing what can be a very complex software application.
She introduces it beginning with 'the dynamic dozen' as she leads through the creation of twelve fascinating objects that all link to our universal childhood, using Cinema4D 'primitives', the most basic geometric building shapes such as sphere and cubes.
It's worth noting that even 'primitives' are three dimensional in C4D and simply adjusting the dimension of a primitive shape begins to tap your vision of possibilities.
Ms.
Power's approach is to walk you through twelve simple shapes but shapes that with only a little bit of dressing take on magical qualities.
You create a barometer cone with colored glass balls that could have come from Galileo's laboratory.
You create a Chinese lantern that uses opacity and silhouette to create its lamp effect.
You create a 'Firefly Lantern' with oriental shape, soft fabric, and the random motion of little light objects.
In short, she uses simple exercises to do much more than introduce primitive shapes and their versatility; she includes a child's imagination using some objects and instruments that have their own special place in life's discovery to tap your vision of possibilities.
The Maxon site (makers of Cinema 4D) offers its own 'Cineversity' with many tutorials from some of the most renowned artists and instructors.
There are many resources for learning Cinema4D and this same animation tool is used in Hollywood productions, product design, advertising, and creating rich web sites.
The list of the broadcast industry's most widely recognized groups featuring 3D graphics created with Cinema 4D includes The Weather Channel, MTV, CMT, Comedy Central, NBC, FOX, NFL, TRU TV, TNT, MSNBC, ESPN, HBO, CNN, USA Network, National Geographic Channel and the BBC.
If you would like to add splash, life, and dimension to your Web site or product presentation, introduce yourself to Cinema4D.
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