In this post, I wanted to show you guys some of the new features in Cinema 4D 12. Of course, with every new release there are a TON of new features, but I wanted to show you the ones I am most excited about.
New Dynamics
I’m most excited about the new dynamics system that now [...]
What’s New In Cinema 4D Release 12
September 1, 2010
How to build a Sci-Fi Sphere Scene in Cinema 4D
August 30, 2010
In this tutorial, I show you how to make the video below using Animated Lathe Nurbs, Blurry Reflections, and specular highlights. You also may also want to watch my Radio Wave Tutorial to learn another way to pull this effect off with After Effects.
Reference
Layer By Layer: A Breakdown Of My Layer Tennis Match
August 24, 2010
There were so many questions and comments about my Layer Tennis match on Friday. So, I decided to make this breakdown video showing you my thought process, workflow and scene files from the match.
Links Mentioned
Layer Tennis
Aaron’s Site ronlewhorn.com
Coudal Partners
How To Precomp in After Effects
Software and Plugins Used
Trapcode Particular
Trapcode Shine
HDRI Light Kit Pro
Nick [...]
How to Animate the Inception Totem Part 2 – After Effects
August 16, 2010
In part two of this tutorial, we head into After Effects where we composite and finish the scene using Frischluft Depth Of Field, Curves and blurs. I also show you how to use the object buffer from cinema 4D to color correct different parts of your scene separately. Enjoy.
Watch Part 1 of This Tutorial
How to Animate the Inception Totem with Cinema 4D and Dynamics
August 13, 2010
In this tutorial, I show you how to animate, light and texture the totem top scene from Inception. I show you how to use the Lathe Nurbs, Dynamics and noise in your textures to build and texture the scene. Then I show you how to light the scene with the HDRI Light Kit Pro. Stay [...]
Tutorial Sneak Peak – Inception Totem
August 11, 2010
I have been working on a new tutorial this week and I wanted to give you guys a quick look at the final render. It’s based on the movie Inception. It’s a pretty simple animation, but I think I will get more in to texturing and lighting on this one. I hope to have it [...]
CS Tools – Fog
August 10, 2010
Examples
I used fog when lighting and rendering these city shots to give the city a nice haze.
Download the CS Tools Here
Watch all of the CS Tools Tutorials
Secret Cinebench Scene Files
August 5, 2010
Awesome! I was playing with Cinebench and found that you can open the scene files used for the test renders and play with them in Cinema 4D! My favorite is the Aixponza file. Open it up and check out all the great lighting and textures that they use for that scene. I’ve said it before [...]
How To Use Cinebench to Benchmark Your Computer
August 5, 2010
Cinebench is a great free program from maxon that will benchmark your computer. If you are in the market for a new computer (like I am), or just want to see how your machine stacks up when it comes to rendering, go download Cinebench and run it on your computer to get your render speed [...]
How to use Volumetric Lighting in Cinema 4D
August 4, 2010
In this short tutorial, I show you how to use Volumetric Lighting in Cinema 4D. You can use Volumetric Lights for glows, Shine effects and also for dramatic backlighting.
Thanks to Kai Pedersen and Rick Barrett for reminding me about volumetric lighting while I was at Siggraph
Examples
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