Latest Tutorials
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Ask The Trainer | Rigging Fundamentals
Join us for another exciting #AskTheTrainer session on Thursday 10th February 2022 at 8am Pacific, as Cinema 4D Master Trainers Noseman and Jonas Pilz are going to talk about the fundamentals of rigging. Driven by your questions, they will explain basic rigging techniques for all sorts of scenarios. You will learn how to adjust the execution order of expressions, the easiest way to create custom dependencies between objects using Xpresso and much more. ATT Feb 10 2022 00:06:00 Welcome
Link to Bret’s CV “Ninja” Tutorial |
Maxon Training Team | Feb 10 2022 | 72:45 | 602 | |
Demystifying Post-Production: Essential Motion Graphics: Nodes and Capsules
Master Trainer Lionel Vicidomini will unveil how he created the rolling cube segments for the 2021 Holiday Message animation. You will find out how to make the cube roll onto itself using the Cinema 4D Nodes system and Capsules. Lionel will also show you how to create the optical illusion of the Penrose Triangle. Watch the Maxon 2021 Holiday Message: https://youtu.be/L9nucNxSET8 00:00:00 Introduction Download project files from the Demystifying Post Production sessions: |
Maxon Training Team | Feb 07 2022 | 82:04 | 684 | |
VFX and Chill | Hawkeye Titles and CC Showdown with Perception’s Doug Appleton and John LePore
Hashi and Seth recreate VFX from Movies and TV - all LIVE! This week, they’re joined by Doug Appleton and John LePore from Perception to talk about #Hawkeye titles and, while they’re at it, they’re pulling out random AE CC effects and seeing what they can do with them! |
Red Giant | Feb 04 2022 | 60:00 | 591 | |
Hands on with Maxon - Intro to Redshift: Getting Started
Introduction to Redshift - Part 1: Getting Started in Redshift Join Maxon Trainer Elly Wade as she guides you through learning Redshift inside of Cinema 4D right from the beginning. Throughout this four-part workshop Elly will be diving into a wide range of techniques from understanding node materials, to creating lights and camera effects and even jumping into some of the essential render settings for that perfect finished look. Get comfortable in Redshift in just 4 weeks. These 2-hour sessions are designed for artists with little to no experience in Redshift and will be run inside of Cinema 4D 25. Attendees are invited to follow along with the techniques shown throughout the session, however they are also recorded and available to re-watch in your own time. Project Files: https://bit.ly/HOWMaxon_Redshift 00:00:00 Intro |
Elly Wade | Feb 03 2022 | 90:00 | 2228 | |
Max On Color | Film Aesthetics
Join our resident Maxon colorist and ICA instructor Maximus Raharjo, as he hosts a fortnightly grading show, showcasing looks, techniques, tips, settings, LUTs and workflows, designed to help you learn more about color correction and grading. Max will feature industry guests who will also share how they approach the grading process, providing invaluable production information, helping you to become a better colorist. On this first session Max will be discussing film aesthetics. Join us as we explore the many different reasons why film creates such beautiful images. The more you understand film the more accurately you can reproduce the film look which you can incorporate in your next grading project. 00:10:56 Welcome |
Maxon Training Team | Feb 03 2022 | 82:35 | 392 | |
How to quickly find selected objects in the Object Manager in Cinema 4D
In this Quick Tip, Jonas Pilz shows how to quickly find selected objects in the Object Manager in Cinema 4D. Free assets from the Cinema 4D Asset Browser used in this Quick Tip: Recorded in Cinema 4D R25. |
Jonas Pilz | Feb 03 2022 | 01:08 | 2044 | |
Getting Started in Cinema 4D: 18 Adding Squash and Stretch Animation
In this video, you will be introduced to the Squash and Stretch Deformer that allows you to add squash and stretch deformations to your object. In this video, you will be introduced to the Squash and Stretch Deformer that allows you to add squash and stretch deformations to your object. You’ll learn all the settings to allow you add the squash and stretch properties to the crab character. |
EJ Hassenfratz | Feb 02 2022 | 21:55 | 1560 | |
Getting Started in Cinema 4D: 19 Animating a Simple Camera Move
In this video, you will be introduced to the Camera Object settings and learn how to frame your composition and animate a simple arcing camera move. In this video, you will be introduced to the Camera Object settings and learn how to frame your composition using Composition Helpers Finally you will learn how to procedurally animate a simple arcing camera move using a Vibrate Tag. |
EJ Hassenfratz | Feb 02 2022 | 09:29 | 1252 | |
Getting Started in Cinema 4D: 20 Scene Management
In this video, you will be introduced to some important scene management concepts to allow you to work fast and efficiently in 3D. In this video, you will be introduced to the CINEMA 4D Layer system and learn how to utilize it to organize and manage your scene as well as learning some important scene management concepts to allow you to work fast and efficiently. |
EJ Hassenfratz | Feb 02 2022 | 15:59 | 967 | |
Getting Started in Cinema 4D: 21 Intro to Render Settings
In this video, you will get a brief overview of how to render your images out of Cinema 4D. In this video, you will get a brief overview of how to render your images out of Cinema 4D, including how to set up the final output paths and adjusting the quality of render using Anti-Aliasing. You’ll also be introduced to the Physical Renderer and Ambient Occlusion and learn how both features add realism to your renders. |
EJ Hassenfratz | Feb 02 2022 | 17:54 | 1187 | |
Getting Started in Cinema 4D: 22 Intro to Multi-Pass Settings
In this video, you will get a brief overview of what multipass rendering is and why it is important for maximum flexibility when editing in post production software. In this video, you will get a brief overview of what multipass rendering is, how to set it up for your specific scene, and why it is important for maximum flexibility when editing in post production software. |
EJ Hassenfratz | Feb 02 2022 | 09:26 | 952 | |
Getting Started in Cinema 4D: 23 Intro to Magic Bullet Looks
In this video, you will get a brief overview of the Magic Bullet Looks effect that is built into Cinema 4D. In this video, you will get a brief overview of the Magic Bullet Looks effect that is built into Cinema 4D, and how you can audition and add color grades to your Cinema 4D project without needing to render. |
EJ Hassenfratz | Feb 02 2022 | 04:55 | 1070 | |
Getting Started in Cinema 4D: 24 Intro to Takes and Render Tokens
In this video, you will be introduced to the Take and Render Token systems that allows you to easily iterate off of a main project file and streamline render naming. In this video, you will be introduced to the Take and Render Token Systems that allows you to easily iterate off of a main project file, streamline file naming, and how you can effectively use Takes to save different versions of a project in a single project file. |
EJ Hassenfratz | Feb 02 2022 | 09:03 | 1224 | |
Demystifying Series: C4D Lite for After Effects: Part 4
Join the Maxon Training Team as Elly, Darrin and Chad help you integrate 3D in your After Effects projects. The techniques in these sessions are suitable for a wide range of applications, from indie artists and multidisciplinary teams to editors and motion graphics designers. Join us as we continue to explore After Effects and Cinema 4D Lite workflows,, including tracking scenes, compositing tricks for 3D objects, tips for processing more quickly, AEC workflows from Cinema 4D, and also adding visual flair with Red Giant plug-ins. 00:00:00 Welcome AEC = After Effects Compositing |
Maxon Training Team | Feb 01 2022 | 61:05 | 412 | |
VFX and Chill | VFX Royale! Iconic Matchups of fictional characters
This week, Hashi, Seth, and Michael (!) spin the wheels to match up fictional characters as they FIGHT TO THE DEATH! Rotoscoping, compositing, and clever editing are used to mix characters from well-known franchises. Sci-fi, fantasy, and children’s shows are all fair game! Cookie Monster vs. Godzilla |
Red Giant | Jan 28 2022 | 90:00 | 597 | |
Ask The Trainer | Refractive Materials and Nested Dielectrics
Join us for another exciting #AskTheTrainer session on Thursday 27th January 2022 at 8am Pacific, as Cinema 4D Master Trainers Noseman and Jonas Pilz are going to talk about refractive materials and nested dielectrics. Driven by your questions, they will also show how to set up a scene with refractive objects correctly and share many useful tips along the way. You can also submit questions ahead of time: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) 00:01:30 Welcome
In this series we Noseman dives deep into the underlying concepts of Nested Dielectrics, shares how to setup models and materials for the best possible outcome, and shows how to render physically accurate water and glass in reasonable amounts of time. |
Maxon Training Team | Jan 27 2022 | 78:05 | 595 | |
Where to find the list of recently used tools in Cinema 4D
In this Quick Tip, Jonas Pilz shows two places where you can find the list of recently used tools in Cinema 4D. You will also learn how to show and hide HUD elements in the viewport as well as how to bring up the global menu. Free assets from the Cinema 4D Asset Browser used in this Quick Tip: Recorded in Cinema 4D R25. |
Jonas Pilz | Jan 27 2022 | 01:12 | 860 | |
Deep Dive into Refractive Objects - Introduction
One of the hardest materials to render physically accurate and in reasonable amounts of time are Refractive materials like Water and Glass, and it gets even harder when many of these materials interact with each other. For example a Glass filled with wine, ice and some bubbles. |
Athanasios Pozantzis | Jan 27 2022 | 01:59 | 1100 | |
Deep Dive into Refractive Objects - How does Cinema 4D Calculate Refractions
In order for the Renderer to calculate the indexes of refraction for dielectric objects correctly, it needs to know exactly when a ray enters a medium and when it exits. |
Athanasios Pozantzis | Jan 27 2022 | 08:12 | 986 | |
Deep Dive into Refractive Objects - Common Errors when Using Refractive Materials
When setting up scenes with Refractive Objects, I have observed over the years, a number of errors that happen frequently. These are: |
Athanasios Pozantzis | Jan 27 2022 | 22:21 | 757 | |
Deep Dive into Refractive Objects - Setting up Objects for Correct Refractions
In order to make your refractive objects interact properly, so that the “Nested Dielectric” principle applies correctly, you need to make sure your models overlap by a very small amount where the two mediums touch. |
Athanasios Pozantzis | Jan 27 2022 | 20:03 | 780 | |
Demystifying Series: C4D Lite for After Effects: Part 3
Join the Maxon Training Team as Elly, Darrin and Chad help you integrate 3D in your After Effects projects. The techniques in these sessions are suitable for a wide range of applications, from indie artists and multidisciplinary teams to editors and motion graphics designers. Join us as we explore After Effects and Cinema 4D Lite workflows, with special guest Christine Goldby, Senior Product Manager for After Effects, including tracking scenes, compositing tricks for 3D objects, tips for processing more quickly, working with depth passes generated from 3D data, and also adding visual flair with Red Giant plug-ins. 00:00:00 Welcome |
Maxon Training Team | Jan 24 2022 | 77:45 | 465 | |
VFX and Chill - Multiplicity VFX
Hashi and Seth recreate VFX from Movies and TV - all LIVE! |
Red Giant | Jan 21 2022 | 90:00 | 501 | |
How to use Layers to organize a project in Cinema 4D
In this Quick Tip, Jonas Pilz shows how to use Layers to organize a project in Cinema 4D. You will learn about all the toggles in the Layers Manager as well as how to create tabs in the Material Manager using Layers. Free assets from the Cinema 4D Asset Browser used in this Quick Tip: Recorded in Cinema 4D R25. |
Jonas Pilz | Jan 20 2022 | 03:45 | 1029 | |
Learning Cinema 4D’s Tools & Objects: Spline Drawing Tool
The “Spline Pen”, also known as “Spline Drawing Tool” and “Spline Vertex drawing and manipulation tool”, is the main tool for drawing and editing free form Splines. In this Video, we will see its main functionality, attributes and shortcuts, as well as some special functionality it has, and how to use it together with the Transform tools (Move, Scale & Rotate). |
Athanasios Pozantzis | Jan 19 2022 | 14:27 | 1655 |