How to Create a Retro Style Animated GIF in Cinema 4D

Learn how to create a retro 80's style animated GIF using Cinema 4D (or Cinema 4D Lite), After Effects, and Photoshop in this comprehensive two-part tutorial. Begin by constructing a scene in Cinema 4D, incorporating retro elements, lighting, and texturing while adhering to a vintage color palette. Follow step-by-step instructions to build the scene, add textures, create a grid and landscape, incorporate chrome elements and cubes, design a background with a galaxy, and apply reflections, specular highlights, and other finishing touches. Gain insights into transforming crisp 3D renders into faded VHS-style animations using After Effects, and learn how to convert the final product into an animated GIF using Photoshop. Download project files to follow along and enhance your 3D animation skills while creating a nostalgic, eye-catching design.

Intro
Building the Scene
Adding a Texture
Adding a Grid
Adding a Landscape
Adding Chrome
Adding Cubes
Adding a Background
Adding a Galaxy
Adding Reflection
Adding specular
Adding a highlight