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Maxon Cinema 4D Introduction
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Brilliant. Really enjoyed it. Excellent instructor who explained everything in simple and easy to understand ways at individuals pace. Would highly recommend!
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Course
In Glasgow ()
Description
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Type
Workshop
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Level
Beginner
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Class hours
8h
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Duration
2 Days
Wow your audience by creating 3D designs and animations. Learn the fundamentals of this cutting-edge program, even if you have no prior experience of working in 3D. This course provides a perfect introduction for designers wanting to enhance their visual output.
After we give you a complete tour of the Cinema 4D environment, we will show you the basics of modelling, texturing, animation, and rendering. You will learn about importing CAD models and Adobe Illustrator content, and will end the course having exported a working animation. This is the ideal course for anyone looking to move into the exciting field of 3D visual design.
About this course
Our goals are for you to create your own 3D designs and character animations, and for you to grasp both basic and sophisticated features of the program.
This course is intended for designers who have little or no experience of any 3D programs. As well as those who would like to navigate the Cinema 4D environment.
You will need basic PC or Mac skills, including a solid understanding of a computer's operating system (Windows or Mac OS). You will also need to know how to launch a program, create and save files, and copy files from CDs and other media.
Please go to and head to the Cinema 4D Introduction page where you will find a "book this course" link to complete.
Reviews
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Brilliant. Really enjoyed it. Excellent instructor who explained everything in simple and easy to understand ways at individuals pace. Would highly recommend!
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Course rating
Recommended
Centre rating
Jenny Mulligan
Subjects
- Animation
- Design
- Rendering
- 3d training
- Maxon cinema 4d
- CAD
- Adobe
- Illustrator
- Cinema
- 3D
- Cinema Studies
- Cinema 4D
- 4D
- Render
- Manipulate objects
- Animate 3D systems
Teachers and trainers (1)
Course programme
This 2-day Introduction course helps you learn about the tools and features available in Maxon Cinema 4D, and is a great starting point for anyone with an interest in moving into the field of 3D design. Together, we will cover the fundamentals of creating and manipulating objects, animating scenes, and rendering the results.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Navigate the Cinema 4D environment
- Create and manipulate objects
- Import content from other programs
- Apply textures to surfaces
- Animate 3D systems
- Render scenes to produce the final output
The following is a general outline. The range of topics covered during your training is dependent upon student level, time available and preferences of your course booking.
Introduction to Maxon Cinema 4D R16 General interface- Customising the interface to make life easier
- Navigation and object manipulation
- Complete interface tour
- Which parts you can safely ignore
- Polygon tools
- Spline manipulation
- NURBS
- Deformers
- Working with imported CAD models
- Loading Adobe Illustrator paths
- Working to scale
- Polygon efficiency for faster renders
- Material channels
- File formats and their advantages
- Shaders - textures - animated textures
- Applying materials in the right place
- Reflections and Transparencies
- Key frames
- Easing in and smooth motion
- Animating parameters
- Camera animations and walkthroughs
- Particle systems
- Cameras
- Lighting
- Shadows
- Lighting techniques
- Render settings and project set up
- Final render export
- Rendering animations
Additional information
All computers for your use with choice of Windows or Mac systems
Small class size (limited to a maximum of 4-8 attendees on all sessions)
Quality reference manual for post course reference to take away with you
6 months post course support to assist you where needed
Official Authorised Certificate for your successful completion of the course
Lunch To give you the most flexible options for lunch we provide lunch vouchers which can be redeemed locally at a number of popular eateries including Pret A Manger, EAT, Starbucks, Tesco, Sainsburys, Boots and Gregs
Refreshments to keep you on top form are available for you throughout the course with a full range of teas, coffees and biscuits
Pads and pens
Maxon Cinema 4D Introduction