Learning Cinema 4D

Learn how Cinema 4D works, so you can take on more challenging graphic art or design projects with confidence.

Introduction

• Learning Cinema 4D

1. Getting Started and Key Concepts

• Introduction to the standard layout
• Navigating the 3D viewport
• Moving objects in 3D
• The object hierarchy

2. Getting Comfortable with Objects

• Parametric objects and their attributes
• Modifying objects with deformers
• Working with generators
• Saving work and the C4D file structure

3. Working with Cameras

• Camera basics
• Controlling cameras with tags
• Morphing between cameras

4. Materials and Lights

• Creating and applying basic materials
• Creating and applying more complex materials
• Working with lights
• Light with HDRIs

5. Rendering Basics

• Common render settings
• Creating preview renders
• Creating final renders

Conclusion

• Next steps