Astronaut Animation: Motion Graphics & Rendering in Cinema 4D & Redshift

Class Notes: Recommended Version of Cinema 4D: Cinema 4D R21 to Cinema 4D R24. These versions of Cinema 4D are the most similar to the class so it will be easier to follow if you are a beginner.

In this class, you will learn how to create a floating astronaut scene in Cinema 4D and render it with Redshift Render, the GPU based Render Engine for Cinema 4D. In addition to learning the full step by step process of creating this scene in particular you will also learn several general techniques, tips & tricks to working with Cinema 4D & Redshift Render.

Important Additional Class Notes & Files - Google Drive Link

The class covers the following topics and more that you can use for your animation and motion graphics projects in general such as:

• Creating on ocean simulation using a free plugin for Cinema 4D called Hot4D
• Rigging & animating characters with a free tool by Adobe called MIXAMO
• Camera animation in Cinema 4D
• How to instal 3rd party plugins in Cinema 4D & Integrate them in your user interface
• Creating a scene & animation that loops seamlessly
• A cinematic lighting style in with Redshift Render in Cinema 4D
• Atmospheric and fog effects with Redshift Render
• Output/render settings from Cinema 4D & Redshift. Optimizing for both quality & speed
• Importing the rendered sequence/s into Adobe After Effects
• Using Adobe After Effects for the finishing touches, applying glow effects and color adjustments.
• The best final export settings in Adobe Premiere Pro for Instagram and YouTube.

The class is probably more suitable for intermediate to advanced users buts its also detailed enough that beginners should be able to follow along without too many problems either. If you get suck on any part of the class, you can ask your question under the class and I will answer your question as soon as possible. Remember to share a screen with your question which will make it easier to understand the question!

If the class is too advanced, no need to worry! I have several other and more beginner friendly classes for Cinema 4D on my profile, one of which is a complete masterclass aimed at absolute beginners and people who have never opened the software before. You could start there and then come back to this class after!

Thanks for watching, and enjoy!

• Introduction
• Which Version of Cinema 4D + Ocean Plugin
• Navigation Shortcuts For A Faster Workflow
• Project Overview
• Making The Ocean Simulation
• Adding Detail To The Ocean
• Making Preview Renders
• Finding A Character Model
• Rigging & Animating Character With Mixamo
• Importing & Scaling Character
• Character Keyframes & Timing
• Attaching Character To Ocean
• Camera Animation
• Adjusting Character Arms
• Creaking More Ocean Layers
• Redshift - Basic Nebula Material
• Redshift - Basic Render Settings
• Redshift - Main Nebula Material Continued
• Redshift - Astonaut Image Textures
• Redshift - Normal & Bump Maps
• Redshift - Copying Materials
• Redshift - Visor Material
• Redshift - Water Material
• Redshift - Large Water Layer
• Redshift - Cleaning Up The Render
• Redshift - Other Glowing Nebulas
• Redshift - Lighting
• Redshift - Camera Tag
• Redshift - Final Render Settings
• Redshift Bonus - Denoising
• Redshift - Final Output From Cinema 4D
• Exporting Extra Fog Layer
• After Effects - Import And Color Management
• After Effects - Post Effects & Color Grading
• After Effects - Fog From Depth Layer
• Final Export From After Effects
• Premiere Pro Workflow Tips
• Best Youtube & Instagram Settings
• Final Outro