Monthly Archives: November 2011

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Use Sprites to Build A Fast-To-Render Particle System in Cinema 4D

In this tutorial, Chris shows you how to build a particle system using sprites. First, Chris makes simple geometry that is forced to face the camera to create the illusion of a more complex object. Then, he uses particles, Mograph, … Continue reading →

November 30, 2011 and filed in Chris Schmidt, Cinema 4D, Tutorials, Video
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Threadless Fuzzy Type using Cinema 4D Hair

Mig asked me to render some fuzzy type for a Threadless page he was working on. Of course, I said yes. I rendered out the type in Cinema 4D using the Hair module. Then, he colored it and made it … Continue reading →

November 29, 2011 and filed in Cinema 4D, Design, My Work
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How to Add Caustics In Cinema 4D

In this video, I will show you how to set up some simple caustics on a scene. Caustics allows light to bounce off of reflective objects and go though refractive objects to produce realistic light patterns. Caustics can take a … Continue reading →

November 28, 2011 and filed in Cinema 4D, Tutorials, Video, Visual Learning
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Xpresso Part II: Building a Picture Frame

A follow up to Intro To Xpresso. Here we create an Xpresso driven picture and frame. We get to do a little more math, explore the Range Mapper node, create more User Data, plus lot’s of little tips and tricks … Continue reading →

November 22, 2011 and filed in Chris Schmidt, Cinema 4D, Tutorials, Video
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New Web Design For Greyscalegorilla

You may have noticed the new design here on Greyscalegorilla. I have been planning to update this site for over a year and I’m glad to say it’s finally here. Up till now, Greyscalegorilla has been pretty much hacked together. … Continue reading →

November 21, 2011 and filed in Design
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After Effects Preference Settings by Stu

After Effects is a professional tool by any measure, but it is designed for a broad user base. So an artist who plans to push it hard will want to tune the application accordingly. Here’s what I do to a … Continue reading →

November 21, 2011 and filed in After Effects
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GSG on Red Giant TV Live

I will be a guest on Red Giant TV Live Tuesday, November 22nd talking with Harry Frank, Aharon Rabinowitz and Red Giant co-founder, Andrew Little about doing your best work, minimizing repetitive tasks, and making things you love. Facebook Event … Continue reading →

November 18, 2011 and filed in News
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Refresh Chicago Talk

I will be speaking at Refresh Chicago on Monday, November 21, 2011 at 6:30 PM about the unexpected perils of working from home, some of the problems I encountered, the ways I tried to fix some of them, and why … Continue reading →

November 18, 2011 and filed in News
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Intro to Xpresso in Cinema 4D

In this video, Xpresso wizard Chris Schmidt guides you though a gentle intro for Xpresso in Cinema 4D. From set driver/set driven all the way through making your own custom user data and controlling everything in a single Xpresso tag.

November 15, 2011 and filed in Chris Schmidt, Cinema 4D, Tutorials, Video
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How To Model, Texture, and Light A Gumball Machine

In this tutorial I show you how to model, texture and light a simple gum-ball machine using primitive shapes and deformers. I also set up a dynamics system to fill the machine with gum balls and light the machine using … Continue reading →

November 14, 2011 and filed in Cinema 4D, HDRI Studio Pack, Texture Kit, Tutorials, Video
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Five Second Project Winner for “Monster Bash”

Winner I’m picking this great winning stop motion entry from António Silva as the winner for the latest Five Second Project. There were so many great animations. New project announced soon. Honorable Mentions

November 10, 2011 and filed in Five Second Projects
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How to Use Sketch & Toon with Particles in Cinema 4D

This is a fun tutorial all about playing around with Cinema 4D’s particle system and using Sketch & Toon to create the final look. Here is what Chris has to say about it. Tinkering around with the simple particle system … Continue reading →

November 8, 2011 and filed in Chris Schmidt, Cinema 4D, Tutorials, Video
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How To Create a Glowing Text Effects in Cinema 4D

I loved this splash screen over at Nylon.la so I decided to have a go at it. I didn’t get it perfect, but it’s pretty close I think. Follow along in this tutorial to see the trial and error on … Continue reading →

November 4, 2011 and filed in Cinema 4D, Tutorials, Video
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Pinball Glow: New Tutorial Coming Soon

I loved this splash screen over at Nylon.la so I decided to have a go at it. I had the hardest time with that internal glow feel of their text. It’s almost like there is ambient occlusion from within the … Continue reading →

November 3, 2011 and filed in Cinema 4D
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Greyscalegorilla Podcast: More About School and Pinball Designers

Show Notes FXPHD Gnomon School Animation Mentor Subscribe to the Greyscalegorilla Podcast Podcast: Play in new window

November 3, 2011 and filed in Podcasts