Category: Tutorials

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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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4 Different Ways to Make A Dynamic Chain in Cinema 4D

“In this tutorial, I create 4 different ways of creating a dynamic chain to demonstrate that there not a RIGHT way of doing something, there are multiple solutions for everything. First method is with Joints, second directly applying the IK … Continue reading →

November 1, 2011 and filed in Chris Schmidt, Cinema 4D, Tutorials, Video
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Make Dynamic Chain Mail In Cinema 4D

“Heeey everybody! Here’s an old test I did resurrected as a tutorial. I’ll quickly create chain mail on simple geometry that can be used to quickly make the chain mail act dynamic! A few lights and textures then BOOM. Chain … Continue reading →

October 25, 2011 and filed in Chris Schmidt, Cinema 4D, Tutorials, Video
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The Best Cinema 4D Tutorial Ever!!!

There is a feature in Cinema 4D that I think is the most unused, most helpful feature there is. So useful, I’m calling this “The Best Cinema 4D Tutorial Ever!!!” So, what is it? It’s the ability to click on … Continue reading →

October 24, 2011 and filed in Cinema 4D, Tutorials, Video
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How To Make Bubbly Rounded Type In Cinema 4D

In this tutorial, I show you a quick tip on how to make your type more rounded to catch more reflections. I learned it while picking apart some scene files from amateurmedia.net. I even hop into photoshop a bit and … Continue reading →

October 20, 2011 and filed in Cinema 4D, Tutorials, Video
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Chris Schmidt’s Favorite Cinema 4D Tips and Shortcuts

This video is full of Chris Schmidt’s favorite tips, tricks, and workflow enhancements for Cinema 4D! Add your favorite tips to the comments. Download Drop To Floor

October 18, 2011 and filed in Chris Schmidt, Cinema 4D, Tutorials, Video
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Intro to Modeling Part 2b: Extrude Inner and Bevel

Part 2b of Chris’ introduction to modeling series. Here he will add Inner Extrude and Bevel to your modeling arsenal. Check out Part 2a for more on Extrude.

October 12, 2011 and filed in Chris Schmidt, Cinema 4D, Tutorials, Video
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Intro to Modeling In Cinema 4D Part 2a: Extrude

In this video, Chris Schmidt shows you how to use the extrude tool in Cinema 4d. Stay tuned for part 2b soon where Chris talks about the bevel tool.

October 11, 2011 and filed in Chris Schmidt, Cinema 4D, Tutorials, Video
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GSG Flame: Free Candle Simulator for Cinema 4D

I started playing around with a realistic way to build a candle flame effect in Cinema 4D after reading a post over at Mograph.net. After a few hours, I got a decent looking effect going. So, I decided to build … Continue reading →

October 7, 2011 and filed in Cinema 4D, Downloads, Tutorials, Video
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Intro to Modeling in Cinema 4D Part 1: Selections

In my introduction to modeling series we begin here with the basics of selecting points, polys, and edges. Covers selection tags, shortcuts, and some personal tips. Warmup for moving onto some modeling tools, making sure everyone has the fundamentals before … Continue reading →

October 4, 2011 and filed in Chris Schmidt, Cinema 4D, Tutorials, Video