Latest Tutorials
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How to move the axis of primitive objects in Cinema 4D
In this Quick Tip, Jonas Pilz shows how to move the axis of primitive objects in Cinema 4D. You will learn that you can now apply Assets/Capsules created using the Scene Nodes system to objects in the Object Manager to make procedural adjustments to objects. Free assets from the Cinema 4D Asset Browser used in this Quick Tip: Recorded in Cinema 4D R25. |
Jonas Pilz | Sep 23 2021 | 01:48 | 104 | |
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How to duplicate objects the fast way in Cinema 4D
In this Quick Tip, Jonas Pilz shows how to duplicate objects the fast way in Cinema 4D. Simply by using a shortcut you can quickly create copies of objects, tags, materials, keyframes and many other elements Free assets from the Cinema 4D Asset Browser used in this Quick Tip: Recorded in Cinema 4D R25. |
Jonas Pilz | Sep 16 2021 | 01:25 | 281 | |
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Getting Started in Cinema 4D: 01 - Series Overview
Get up and running in Cinema 4D through this project based series introducing you to the basic concepts of 3D modeling, animation, and rendering. In this project based series, you’ll be introduced to the basic concepts of working in Cinema 4D. This video will give you a brief series overview on what you’ll be learning and the aspects of 3D that will be covered. |
EJ Hassenfratz | Sep 14 2021 | 00:40 | 523 | |
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Getting Started in Cinema 4D: 02 - Getting Comfortable in C4D
In this video, you’ll be introduced to the Cinema 4D interface, the menus and the shortcuts that will help you navigate around in 3D space. In this video, we’ll be getting your feet wet in the world of 3D. I’m going to be introducing you to the Cinema 4D interface, getting you familiar with the menus and keyboard shortcuts that are important in learning how to navigate around in 3D space. |
EJ Hassenfratz | Sep 14 2021 | 27:37 | 417 | |
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Getting Started in Cinema 4D: 03 - Modeling Objects with Primitives
In this video, you will be introduced to primitive objects and learn how to use them to build up our crab character. In this video, you will be introduced to primitive objects which are the basic 3D building blocks and learn their properties and how to use them to build up our crab character. |
EJ Hassenfratz | Sep 14 2021 | 21:08 | 292 | |
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Getting Started in Cinema 4D: 04: Intro to Deformers
In this video, you will be introduced to the concept of Deformers and how they can allow you to manipulate existing geometry. In this video, you will be introduced to the concept of Deformers and how they can allow you to manipulate existing geometry, like using a Bend Deformer to bend our crabs arms and legs so they don’t look so rigid. |
EJ Hassenfratz | Sep 14 2021 | 23:19 | 233 | |
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Getting Started in Cinema 4D: 05: Mirroring Geometry
In this video, you will learn how we can quickly mirror one half of our crab to the other to complete our crab character limbs. In this video, you will learn how we can quickly mirror one half of our crab to the other to complete our crab character limbs by utilizing the Mirror Tool. You will also discover how you can use the Naming Tool to rename objects easily to reflect which side of the character the limbs are associated with. |
EJ Hassenfratz | Sep 14 2021 | 17:10 | 150 | |
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Getting Started in Cinema 4D: 06: Modeling the Splines and Generators
In this video, you will be introduced to another type of generator object called a Lathe Object that will allow us to build our fishbowl element. In this video, you will be introduced to another type of generator object called a Lathe Object that will allow us to procedurally model our fishbowl element and sand using a spline. |
EJ Hassenfratz | Sep 14 2021 | 15:47 | 154 | |
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Getting Started in Cinema 4D: 07: Introduction to Fields
In this video, you will be introduced to the concept of Deformers and how they can allow you to manipulate existing geometry. In this video, you will be introduced to the concept of Deformers and how they can allow you to manipulate existing geometry, like using a Bend Deformer to bend our submarine scope element and creatively utilizing the Wind Deformer to deform and animate our seaweed. |
EJ Hassenfratz | Sep 14 2021 | 12:09 | 145 | |
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Getting Started in Cinema 4D: 08: Creating Animated Seaweed
In this video, you will be introduced to the Wind Deformer that will allow you to deform an object in a wavy fashion. In this video, you will be introduced to the Wind Deformer that will allow you to deform an object in a wavy fashion. You’ll also learn about the handy Solo tools that allow you to declutter your scene and allow you to solo specific objects to better navigate and place objects in your scene. |
EJ Hassenfratz | Sep 14 2021 | 15:03 | 163 | |
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Getting Started in Cinema 4D: 09: Modeling Stylized Cartoon Rocks
In this video, we will cover how to model stylized cartoon rocks in Cinema 4D. In this video, we will cover how to model stylized cartoon rocks in Cinema 4D using Displace Deformers and Volume Modeling. We’ll also cover how to reduce geometry polygon count using the Remesh object. |
EJ Hassenfratz | Sep 14 2021 | 12:55 | 155 | |
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Getting Started in Cinema 4D: 10: Volume Modeling Stylized Cartoon Coral
In this video, we will cover how to model stylized cartoon coral in Cinema 4D,. In this video, we will cover how to model stylized cartoon coral in Cinema 4D using splines and Volume Modeling workflows. We’ll also cover how to reduce geometry polygon count using the Remesh object. |
EJ Hassenfratz | Sep 14 2021 | 17:33 | 187 | |
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How to Ripple Edit Keyframes in the Timeline
Learn how to ripple edit keyframes in the timeline in Cinema 4D. In this Quick Tip, Jonas Pilz shows how to ripple edit keyframes in the timeline in Cinema 4D. Free assets from the Cinema 4D Asset Browser used in this Quick Tip: Recorded in Cinema 4D S24. |
Jonas Pilz | Sep 09 2021 | 01:16 | 243 | |
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How to Swap an Instance with its Reference Object
Learn how to swap an Instance with its Reference Object in Cinema 4D. In this Quick Tip, Jonas Pilz shows how to swap an Instance with its Reference Object in Cinema 4D. Free assets from the Cinema 4D Asset Browser used in this Quick Tip: Recorded in Cinema 4D S24. |
Jonas Pilz | Sep 02 2021 | 00:52 | 258 | |
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How to use the Maxon App 2.0
Maxon Trainer Elly Wade shows how you can get setup with the Maxon App and install Maxon applications. The Maxon App is an all-new desktop application that provides a more intuitive way to install your favorite Maxon apps, update them, manage your licenses and discover new tools to stimulate your creativity and complement your workflow. Redshift now fully supported. Forger and Moves by Maxon continue to be available from the iOS App Store. |
Elly Wade | Aug 30 2021 | 02:28 | 740 | |
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How to Quantize Random Rotations of MoGraph Clones
Learn how to quantize random rotations of MoGraph clones in Cinema 4D. In this Quick Tip, Jonas Pilz shows how to quantize random rotations of MoGraph clones in Cinema 4D to steps of 90°, 60° and 45°. Free assets from the Cinema 4D Asset Browser used in this Quick Tip: Recorded in Cinema 4D S24.1. |
Jonas Pilz | Aug 26 2021 | 02:15 | 330 | |
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VFX and Chill | A Tool Belt Full of Mistakes feat. Special Guest Darby Faccinto
Hashi and Seth are joined by Darby Faccinto who worked with @Cantina Creative on Marvel’s Loki! They dive into the FUI of the show and talk about how you too can build up a tool belt full of your happy little accidents. |
Red Giant | Aug 20 2021 | 106:22 | 448 | |
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How to Close all Polygon Holes on an Object in One Go
Learn how to close all polygon holes on an object in one go in Cinema 4D. In this Quick Tip, Jonas Pilz shows how to close all polygon holes on an object in one go by misusing the Voronoi Fracture object in Cinema 4D. Free assets from the Cinema 4D Asset Browser used in this Quick Tip: Recorded in Cinema 4D S24.1. |
Jonas Pilz | Aug 19 2021 | 01:34 | 363 | |
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VFX Side Quest | “Free Guy” Disintegration VFX Tutorial
In this VFX Side Quest, Maxon Master Trainer Jonas Pilz, now also known as Action Movie Pilz, will show you how to re-create the disintegration effect from Ryan Reynolds’ new movie “Free Guy” using Cinema 4D, Redshift, Red Giant tools and After Effects! First, you will learn how to track a live action plate and set up the disintegration effect using Fields and Effectors in Cinema 4D. Jonas will then guide you through the render setup using Redshift and finally comp everything together using Supercomp in After Effects. Make sure to share your creation with us at @RedGiantNews and @MaxonVFX - we’re excited to see what you create! |
Jonas Pilz | Aug 13 2021 | 13:46 | 508 | |
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How to Adjust the View Clipping in Cinema 4D
Learn how to adjust the View Clipping in Cinema 4D. In this Quick Tip, Jonas Pilz explains the View Clipping options in Cinema 4D and shows how to adjust them for both small and large objects. Free assets from the Cinema 4D Asset Browser used in this Quick Tip: Scene 2: Recorded in Cinema 4D S24.1. |
Jonas Pilz | Aug 12 2021 | 02:06 | 461 | |
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Activating Your Student or Teacher License (Kivuto)
Activating your student or teacher license. |
Elly Wade | Aug 06 2021 | 02:26 | 432 | |
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Maxon Organizational Accounts and How to Use Them
Learn about MyMaxon Organizational Accounts, which allow you to assign Cinema 4D, Redshift and Red Giant licenses to individual employees or groups of users. There are additional resources and answers to popular questions listed here: https://support.maxon.net/hc/en-us/categories/360003222620 |
Elly Wade | Aug 06 2021 | 06:56 | 247 | |
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Red Giant Suites Overview
The Maxon training team recently recorded a 1-hour overview of the Red Giant tools, covering Trapcode, Suite, Magic Bullet Suite, VFX Suite and Red Giant Universe, to give a flavour of each set of tools, and how you can use them for different production disciplines - here’s the recording! |
Simon Walker | Aug 06 2021 | 54:43 | 406 | |
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What is Redshift?
Maxon Master Trainer Jonas Pilz shares an overview of Redshift, covering its key features, how it fits into the 3D pipeline, incorporating a live demo as well as showcasing rendering advantages, and reveals why so many 3D professionals use it - because it’s blazing fast! Redshift is a powerful GPU-accelerated renderer, built to meet the specific demands of contemporary high-end production rendering. Tailored to support creative individuals and studios of every size, Redshift offers a suite of powerful features and integrates with industry standard CG applications. |
Jonas Pilz | Aug 06 2021 | 29:18 | 732 | |
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How to Move and Ripple Move Keyframes using the Tween Tool
Learn how to move and ripple move keyframes using the Tween tool in Cinema 4D. In this Quick Tip, Jonas Pilz shows how to move and ripple move keyframes using the Tween tool in Cinema 4D. You will also learn which options to tick, if you want to retime the animation of a whole character. Free assets from the Cinema 4D Asset Browser used in this Quick Tip: Recorded in Cinema 4D S24.1. |
Jonas Pilz | Aug 05 2021 | 01:50 | 353 |