Create Abstract NFT Crypto Art with Cinema 4D + Photoshop

Welcome to this course on Creating Abstract NFT Crypto Art Using Cinema 4D + Photoshop.

In this series of lessons we will cover a lot of topics to give you a solid understanding of the crypto art space including:

01. The creative and technical process involved in creating crypto art with an overview of 4 pieces covering 3D modeling, texturing, lighting and post-production.

• 3D Modeling in Cinema 4D: Splines, Sweep Nurbs, Loft Nurbs, Mograph, Clone to Object, Effectors, Array Generator.
• Texturing workflows for consistency using standard materials color, reflectance, and luminance channels.
• Sketch and Toon shader.
• Directional, spot, area and visible light settings.
• Post-Production techniques in Adobe Photoshop including compositing multi-pass and cel renders, file organization, masking, light effects, and adjustment layers.

02. Resources for educating yourself about the crypto art space and cryptocurrency.

• Web Links
• Articles
• Crypto Art Podcasts
• Cryptocurrency Basics
• Art Genres
• Top Artists

03. Potential risks you may encounter.

• High fees: Ethereum Fee + Gas Fees + Minting Fee
• Failed transactions
• Missing artwork and solution. 

04. Submit your artist profile to various curated websites.

• Includes an actionable checklist of to-do items.
• Discussion of curated online galleries.

05. Creating your first NFT.

• Metamask
• Wyre
• Rarible

• Intro
• Twisted
• Controlled Chaos
• Spheres
• Color Festival
• Rendering
• Post Production
• Resources
• Risks
• Submissions
• NFT Creation
• Conclusion