Zero to Cinema 4D HERO in just 5 days!

In this 5-day Cinema 4D course we’ll cover how this intuitive 3D package can be used for creating amazing still images for print and breath taking video for broadcast, TV, web and film. This Cinema 4D course coupled with its easy interface and logical workflow, make it possible for those new to 3D artistry to be producing hi-end 3D scenes quickly. We will cover modelling techniques for creating bespoke models, typography & objects. You’ll also cover animation, lighting and camera techniques.

The Cinema 4D course covers an introduction to BodyPaint 3D and how best to texture your models and type. We’ll show you the software’s tight integration with Adobe products as well as other leading compositing and video products.

We’ll work through the best rendering and export techniques and then move up to advanced level to look at lighting and materials. Cinema 4d is fast, intuitive and delivers dazzling imagery. This Cinema 4D course is suitable for people in any industry looking to add 3D to their workflow.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?

This course is aimed at people who are new to Cinema 4D and that are looking to add 3D to their portfolio of skills.

ASSUMED KNOWLEDGE

A good knowledge of basic operating systems either PC or Mac. A basic understanding of Maxon’s Cinema 4D interface is recommended but not essential.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

This course will show delegates the fundamentals right through to advance of Maxon’s Cinema 4D. By the end of the course you’ll be able to create your own 3D designs & animation and be ready to move towards some of the more sophisticated features of the software.

Introduction to Maxon Cinema 4D

Overview
Overview of Cinema 4D
The Cinema 4D interface
The Camera and object views
Customising your workspace
Modelling
Creating and manipulating primitive shapes
Creating and understanding splines
Creating Nurbs
Shapes and parameters
Deformers
Polygon modelling tools
Creating and applying textures
Adding text & company logos
Importing Adobe Illustrator paths

Creating a scene

Adding a floor object
Adding the sky object
Adding lighting
Light textures, projections and shadows
The Material Manager
Creating new materials
Concepts of colour, transparency, reflection…
Applying a material to an object
Changing a materials mapping
Applying Video textures to objects

Animation

Timeline concepts
Setting keyframes
Animating objects and cameras
Editing animation sequences
Creating an animation path for your object
Animating the camera
Rendering the animation
Animating Nurbs
Multiple cameras
Animating the light
F-Curve control
MoGraph Objects
Tracers and MoSplines
Fracture
MoGraph Effectors
Creating simple animations
Audio animations
MoGraph Text animations

Rendering / Exporting

Rendering a view
Rendering settings
Rendering for print
Rendering for video
Rendering with Alpha channels
Creating a Render queue
Importing and exporting from other 3D packages
Rendering your project to different formats (MOV, Image sequences & Quicktime
VR).

Modelling

Deformers
Optimising meshes

Materials

Body Paint 3D
Introduction to UV maps
How to use Body Paint 3D to create textures
How to leverage Adobe Photoshop to really enhance the texturing process.
Rendering
Lighting schemes
Improve quality
Enhance realism
Vastly reduce render times

Public Scheduled Classes

Come into one of our centrally located training facilities. Small class sizes, industry experienced instructors, and many classes lead towards certification.

Virtual Student

Attend a real-time class without leaving home.

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Private Training

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4 reviews for Cinema 4D – Zero to HERO

Rated 5 out of 5

Josephine Clair – June 27, 2016

I started the course with literally zero knowledge and by the end I knew everything I needed to know. The Instructor was very knowledgeable and knew all the answers. I have enrolled for the After Effects course and really looking forward to it. Academy Class was a great experience for me.
Rated 5 out of 5

Joakim – June 27, 2016

It was a lot to cover in just a week, but our tutor was lovely and when I came back to the office I could showcase my new skills without his help, which speaks for itself. I even considered a career change as I enjoyed it more than my day job!
Rated 5 out of 5

Jacqui Irving, Nutshell – June 21, 2016

I first discovered Academy Class through the Cross Media 2013 exhibition. They instantly understood my problems, recommended some excellent solutions and I have already been on two training courses with more planned. They are friendly, approachable and flexible. I would highly recommend them, it’s certainly opening opportunities for our business.
Rated 5 out of 5

Mark Butler – February 1, 2016

Matt was extremely patient and methodical showing us the key elements for a very complex piece of software. it was fun too.