Category: Tutorials

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Polygon Reduction Deformer Effect

This tutorial was really fun to make. It all started when Ramiro posted a link to this animation over on the Facebook Page asking how to make the polygon effect starting around 15 seconds in. Well, that got me asking … Continue reading →

May 22, 2012 and filed in Cinema 4D, Tutorials, Video
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Watch All Of The NAB 2012 Maxon Presentations and Tutorials

Clear your week. Cineversity has released all of the presentations from NAB 2012. All the tutorials and presentations from all the great presenters for you to watch and learn. They posted day 2 and 4 of my presentation since I … Continue reading →

April 30, 2012 and filed in Cinema 4D, Tutorials, Video
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The Cinema 4D Tutorial For Absolute Beginners

In this tutorial, Chris starts from the VERY beginning and very briefly cover a lot of topics. The goal here is that a brand new user can get their feet wet and create a very basic final render that includes … Continue reading →

April 11, 2012 and filed in Chris Schmidt, Cinema 4D, Tutorials, Video
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Global Illumination Animation Preset: Adjusting Settings and Managing Grain

In this quick video, I wanted to show you some of the settings for the Animation Preset that is part of the HDRI Studio Pack. I go over how to clean up grain in your renders, if you really need … Continue reading →

March 22, 2012 and filed in Cinema 4D, HDRI Studio Pack, Tutorials, Video
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Springs, Coils, and Bolts – Replicating a 3D Max Render in Cinema 4D

In this tutorial, we will try to recreate this render by Robert Hirsch. He posted it to the Greyscalegorilla Facebook Page a while back and I assumed it was made with Cinema 4D. But, after asking more about it, he … Continue reading →

March 15, 2012 and filed in Cinema 4D, Tutorials, Video
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How To Make A Clover Field With Hair

Today, Chris shows you how to make a clover field from scratch using a really fun little technique with Cinema 4D’s hair tools. Great for just whipping out a whole bunch, or specifically placing each one in the perfect spot. … Continue reading →

March 13, 2012 and filed in Chris Schmidt, Cinema 4D, Tutorials, Video
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Cinema 4D Dynamics Connector Series: Tank Treads

In this tutorial Chris will show you how to put together entirely dynamic tank treads. Then, he will also show you how to build some nifty rock terrain for your new tanks to play in. Inspiration for this tutorial is … Continue reading →

March 9, 2012 and filed in Chris Schmidt, Cinema 4D, Tutorials, Video
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Using Form 2.0 with Cinema 4D

Chicago C4D released a video of Gavin Morrissey’s talk about integrating Cinema 4D and Trapcode Form 2.0.

March 8, 2012 and filed in After Effects, Cinema 4D, Tutorials, Video
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Cinema 4D Dynamics Connector Series: Cardan

In this second video in the connector series, Chris focuses completely on the Cardan Connector. Mainly by making a spinning spiked ball of destruction. The ideas for using the Cardan connector were a bit sparse. If anyone knows of some … Continue reading →

March 1, 2012 and filed in Chris Schmidt, Cinema 4D, Tutorials, Video
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Cinema 4D Dynamics Connector Series: Hinge

Welcome to the first of the Connector Series. This first one focuses completely on the Hinge Connector (And some motors). We will walk through creating a dynamic briefcase, a toy snake, and a walking robot. Chris had some fun and … Continue reading →

February 22, 2012 and filed in Chris Schmidt, Cinema 4D, Tutorials, Video