Learning Cinema 4D S22

Learn the basics of Cinema 4D S22. Explore tools and techniques for creating professional 3D models and texturing, lighting, and rendering your work.

Introduction

• Learning Cinema 4D S22
• What does the S stand for?
• What you should know

1. Getting Started and Key Concepts

• Navigating the 3D viewport
• Moving objects in 3D
• Touring the Cinema 4D interface
• Null objects and the object hierarchy

2. Create a Still Composition

• Chapter overview
• Create parametric objects
• Change object attributes
• Deformers overview
• Modify objects with deformers
• Working with generators
• Use generators to modify objects
• Procedurally model a banana
• Complete the banana model
• Arrange objects to compose the frame
• Use composition helpers
• How lights work in 3D
• Light the scene
• Create and apply simple materials
• Create shiny and refractive materials
• Apply materials to selections
• Material projections and UV mapping
• UV unwrap the banana
• Create materials with textures
• Make finishing touches and render a still

Conclusion

• Next steps