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How to make a Cascading Text Animation With Cinema 4D and After Effects – Part 1

February 16, 2010

In this tutorial, I show you how to make a fun cascading text effect shown below using Cinema 4D. Mograph, shader effectors, step effectors, and extrude nurbs. I also show you how to light the scene by using some reflective white cards and my upcoming Studio Light Kit.
Based on this animation
Final Render

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CS Tools – Easy Cam

February 16, 2010

How to Install the CS Tools

Download the CS Tools Here

Watch all of the CS Tools Tutorials


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Intro to the NURBS Tools in Cinema 4D

February 10, 2010

In this episode, I go though how to use the NURBS tools including, Hyper Nurbs, Extrude Nurbs, Lathe Nurbs, Loft Nurbs, Sweep Nurbs, and the Bezier Nurbs tools. I use nurbs tools to help me model basic objects and to help with animation.


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Stopping Time: How to make the Matrix Effect in Cinema 4D

February 5, 2010

In this tutorial, I show you how to stop time in your Mograph Dynamic renders. I call it the “Matrix Effect” where time stops or stands still for a moment before it starts again. I’ll show you how I use the Project Settings to control the speed and timing of an explosion.
The Final Result


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How to make a Dynamic Chain with Cinema 4D

January 28, 2010

In response to a question from: ITV Teacher
With help from This tutorial and CG Society.
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Cinema 4D Quick Tips

January 20, 2010

Check out Rob Redman’s Quick Tip series where he shows you some of the small, but important tips to keep in mind when using Cinema 4D. Great stuff to improve your workflow.
Quick Tips 1

Quick Tips 2

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