Introduction to Cinema 4D - C4D 101

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Whether you are just starting in 3D or are switching from another 3D app, we have you covered in this training series.

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What You Will Learn

Get up and running with this powerful 3D program.

Created for beginners or 3D artists switching from other 3D applications.

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Build your first Cinema 4D project from start to finish.

Get up to speed quickly with the basics of Mograph, Navigation, Modeling, Rendering, Lighting, and much more.

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Essential to Learning 3D

“GSG was essential during my introductory to the 3D world. I became so comfortable in C4D and was able to use it for so many projects. It was that experience that ultimately landed my current position designing for 3D print.”

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the root of my career

“Introduction to Cinema 4D helped me to get into Cinema 4D. That course was like the root of my career.”

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Part 1: A Simple 3D Animation from Start to Finish

Build your first full Cinema 4D in less than an hour. It’s not as hard as you think.

Part 2: Moving Around and Affecting Objects

Get started with navigation and how to move 3D objects.

Part 3: Manipulating Objects

Do more than just move 3D objects… Change their shape and style.

Part 4: Building Hierarchies and Adding Tags

Start to build and organize complex scenes in Cinema 4D using the Object Manager.

Part 5: Intro To Cinema 4D Dynamics

Let’s get things Bouncing and rolling around with Cinema 4D Dynamics.

Part 6: Deforming Objects

Learn how to bend and squish objects with powerful deformer tools built into Cinema 4D.

Part 7: Basics of Lighting

Learn how to use the built-in Cinema 4D lights to add dimension to your Project.

Part 8: Intro To C4D Materials and Textures

Learn how to add Materials to your object to create realistic surfaces.

Part 9: Applying C4D Materials

Now learn how to manipulate your materials and how they display on your 3D objects.

Part 10: Modeling with Splines and Nurbs

Learn procedural ways of modeling objects with Splines and Nurbs.

Part 12: More Mograph Objects

What else can you do with Mograph? Find out with this training.

Part 13: Intro To Cinema 4D Modeling

Start to move beyond Cubes and Spheres with this intro to modeling video.

Part 14: Generator Modeling Tools

Learn the Generator Modeling Tools. Dive deeper into how to create objects.

Part 15: C4D Environments

Learn how to create atmospheric fog effects and more with this intro to environments.

Part 16: Intro to C4D Animation

Get ready to move stuff around. Learn the basics of Cinema 4D animation with this training.

Part 17: Intro To C4D Rendering

Let’s get all this rendered out. Learn the built-in Cinema 4D renderer to finish your project.

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