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VFX and Chill | September 30, 2022 - VFX ROYALE!
 

Hashi and Seth recreate VFX from Movies and TV - all LIVE!

 
Red Giant Sep 30 2022 90:00 280
How to work with topology-based symmetry in Cinema 4D
 

In this Quick Tip, Jonas Pilz (@jonaspilz3d) shows how to work with topology-based symmetry in Cinema 4D. You will learn how to set the symmetry selection in Edge Mode as well as in Polygon Mode.

 
Jonas Pilz Sep 29 2022 02:47 464
Demystifying Post Production Digital Cinematography Part 4
 

Telling Stories with Cameras

The final session of this month will take us deeper into the realm of cameras, both real and software. The Maxon Training Team will take a deeper look at focal length, and the incredible difference that it can make in telling stories. They’ll also talk about where to place cameras and how to move them (and where and how not to!), in order to communicate more effectively with an audience. Examples from the greats will be shown throughout, and they will be showing how to utilize this knowledge in Cinema 4D, Redshift and After Effects.

 
Maxon Training Team Sep 26 2022 70:45 233
VFX and Chill | The Little Mermaid
 

Hashi and Seth create underwater and mermaid VFX this week. Your eyes are not prepared for what you’re about to see.

 
Red Giant Sep 23 2022 90:00 378
Ask The Trainer | Polygonal Modeling
 

Join us for another exciting #AskTheTrainer session on Thursday 22nd September 2022 at 8am Pacific, as Cinema 4D Master Trainers Noseman and Jonas Pilz are going to talk about polygonal modeling workflows in Cinema 4D.
Make sure to prepare some questions!

 
Maxon Training Team Sep 22 2022 77:40 400
How to add soft body simulation to animated objects in Cinema 4D
 

In this Quick Tip, Jonas Pilz (@jonaspilz3d) shows how to add soft body simulation to animated objects in Cinema 4D. You will also learn to use this setup to throw soft body objects.

Free assets from the Cinema 4D Asset Browser used in this Quick Tip:
Metal Brushed 001
Plastic Glossy 001 White
Wood Maple 001 90cm
Plaster Fine 001 White 440cm
Room 01
Leather 02

Recorded in Cinema 4D 2023.0.

 
Jonas Pilz Sep 22 2022 03:39 418
Demystifying Post Production Digital Cinematography Part 3
 

Aperture, Bokeh, and Depth of Field

This session will demystify all things aperture! The focus (ahem..) will be on creating magic with bokeh and lens flares, as well as using the aperture to control the depth of field.

The Training Team will use Red Giant’s Real Lens Flares plug-in to demonstrate how this operates in real-world cameras.

Then they’ll show how camera apertures work in Cinema 4D and After Effects cameras, and also in Trapcode Mir. Your art will instantly look better, no matter where you make it!

 
Maxon Training Team Sep 19 2022 79:11 329
VFX and Chill | featuring Perception’s Doug Appleton
 

Hashi and Seth recreate VFX from Movies and TV - all LIVE! This week, they’re joined by Doug Appleton from Perception to talk #Lightyear and maybe some other things as well as getting up to their normal shenanigans.

 
Red Giant Sep 16 2022 90:00 266
Max On Color | Adding Textures to Your Color Grading
 

In this episode, Max and Diego explore some methods to add textures to your Color grading. Sometimes, simple basic adjustment like adding textures to your look is all you need to elevate the image.

Download the Looks Preset files: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/b30ige3qvvwqekz/AAAW8rOfQ038fySnj_SU3qYda?dl=0

How to use Looks preset file:
1. Open Looks in the host app of your choice
2. Click import preset button in Looks
3. Locate the preset files
4. The preset files will be available under Custom folder in Looks tab

 
Maxon Training Team Sep 15 2022 83:25 241
How to pin the Symmetry Hub in Cinema 4D
 

In this Quick Tip, Jonas Pilz (@jonaspilz3d) shows how to pin the Symmetry Hub in Cinema 4D, so that it’s staying – even when you click outside.

Free assets from the Cinema 4D Asset Browser used in this Quick Tip:
Helmet - Football

Recorded in Cinema 4D 2023.0.

 
Jonas Pilz Sep 15 2022 01:15 251
Demystifying Post Production Digital Cinematography, Part 2
 

Using Light Effectively

This week the Training Team will focus more on the art of the cinematographic workflow. They will answer questions such as “where should you put lights” and “what is “bad” lighting?”. They’ll also look at deeper issues, such as lighting motivation, using light to create moods, and how to guide the eye of the viewer. Calling upon the greats and examining their work, from Rembrandt to Alfred Hitchcock, they will show these techniques applied to a real-world film set, as well as in Cinema 4D and Redshift.

 
Maxon Training Team Sep 13 2022 69:20 319
VFX and Chill | SEASON 3 PREMIERE!
 

Hashi and Seth recreate VFX from Movies and TV - all LIVE!

 
Red Giant Sep 09 2022 90:00 302
#AskTheTrainer | What’s New in Cinema 4D 2023
 

Join us for another exciting #AskTheTrainer session on Thursday 8th September 2022 at 8am Pacific as the Maxon Training Team is showing the exciting new features in Cinema 4D 2023.

 
Maxon Training Team Sep 08 2022 85:10 439
How to quickly open the Xpresso attached to a parameter in Cinema 4D
 

In this Quick Tip, Jonas Pilz (@jonaspilz3d) shows how to quickly open Xpresso setups directly from the parameters they are influencing. You’ll also learn how to jump from the driver’s parameters to their driven objects’ parameters and vice versa.

Free assets from the Cinema 4D Asset Browser used in this Quick Tip:
Rails.c4d

Recorded in Cinema 4D 2023.0.

 
Jonas Pilz Sep 08 2022 03:12 312
Demystifying Post Production: Digital Cinematography Part 1
 

Join The Maxon Training Team every Monday in September for four essential webinars, exploring multiple aspects of cinematography, showing you how to apply real world techniques to Cinema 4D, Redshift, After Effects and Trapcode.

Learn how to transfer skills and techniques regarding lenses, depth of field, aperture, shutter speed, bokeh and lens flares to enhance your projects and productions and create beautiful eye-catching imagery.

Week 1
In this introductory week, Maxon trainers Chad Perkins, Elly Wade and Dustin Valkema will explain the basics of cinematography, using both real-world and software camera setups, and show how essential filmmaking techniques translate into the digital space, using Cinema 4D and Redshift. They will explore the exposure triangle (aperture, shutter speed, and ISO), light quality, and the differences between lighting in real life and lighting digitally.

 
Maxon Training Team Sep 07 2022 80:16 345
Max On Color | Exploring Your Artistic Intent
 

In this episode of Max On Color, Maxon Master Trainer and image scientist Dr. Sassi shares his experience on film production. Join us as Dr. Sassi share his methods to take advantage of reference materials for building a mood and look.

If you have been looking for a method to train your eye to dissect inspiring reference materials and tell your story on your project, then this is a great chance for you to interact with Dr. Sassi.

The file with the faces, as requested: https://www.dropbox.com/s/x44uwaem2is1pt9/Faces_MOC_01.zip?dl=0

 
Maxon Training Team Sep 01 2022 90:00 244
How to adjust keyboard shortcuts
 

n this Quick Tip, Jonas Pilz (@jonaspilz3d) shows how to adjust keyboard shortcuts in Cinema 4D. You will learn how to create single-key and multi-key shortcuts as well as how to restrict them to a specific manager.

Free assets from the Cinema 4D Asset Browser used in this Quick Tip:
Levers.c4d

Recorded in Cinema 4D S26.1.

 
Jonas Pilz Sep 01 2022 02:12 236
Demystifying Post Production Plan! Shoot! Edit! Grade! VFX! Part 5
 

Join the Maxon Training Team as we break down an entire production, covering planning, camera prep, shooting, grading, and workflows for adding VFX. We’ll be featuring short films by director Anthony Bari Jr, discussing the camera shoot, jumping into both technical and non-technical aspects, and sharing creative choices all through the projects.
We’ll be showing workflows and techniques for Adobe Premiere Pro, Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, Red Giant and Cinema 4D, whilst also sharing some of the challenges the crew had on set, and the creative solutions to overcome them.

Week 5: VFX
We look at workflows for adding VFX both before and after the grade, including practical techniques when using After Effects and Red Giant tools. The team will discuss the use of chrome and HDRI spheres while shooting, to capture elements of the environment for better VFX compositing in post, and why it’s important to have a visual effects supervisor on site or remotely during production to review dailies and provide practical advice during the shoot.

Download project files and session overview from the Demystifying Post Production sessions: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kb9d61axjuvxxhs/AADWVbO35A85kUA2fSbMMosDa?dl=0

 
Maxon Training Team Aug 30 2022 71:11 498
#AskTheTrainer | Integrating 3D objects into live action footage
 

#AskTheTrainer | Integrating 3D objects into live action footage

Join us for another exciting #AskTheTrainer session on Thursday 25th August 2022 at 8am Pacific, as Cinema 4D Master Trainers Noseman and Jonas Pilz are going to talk about the steps you need to take in order to integrate 3D objects into live action footage. You will learn about Camera Tracking inside Cinema 4D, the Camera Calibration tag for stills, light estimation and rendering.

 
Maxon Training Team Aug 25 2022 90:00 462
How to adjust the step size of sliders using modifier keys in Cinema 4D
 

In this Quick Tip, Jonas Pilz (@jonaspilz3d) shows how to adjust the step size of sliders using modifier keys in Cinema 4D. This gives you more control over slider sensitivity.

Free assets from the Cinema 4D Asset Browser used in this Quick Tip:
Funny Face.c4d

Recorded in Cinema 4D S26.1.

 
Jonas Pilz Aug 25 2022 01:37 355
Demystifying Post Production: Plan! Shoot! Edit! Grade! VFX! Part 4
 

Join the Maxon Training Team as we break down an entire production, covering planning, camera prep, shooting, grading, and workflows for adding VFX. We’ll be featuring short films by director Anthony Bari Jr, discussing the camera shoot, jumping into both technical and non-technical aspects, and sharing creative choices all through the projects.
We’ll be showing workflows and techniques for Adobe Premiere Pro, Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, Red Giant and Cinema 4D, whilst also sharing some of the challenges the crew had on set, and the creative solutions to overcome them.

Week 4: Grade
Maxon Colorist Max Raharjo will work with filmmaker Anthony Bari Jr to perform a “semi-live” conform and grading session, with useful techniques for moving between applications while keeping your edits intact for color grading. They will show creative choices for setting up different moods and treatments, and even provide practical advice for working with clients. For this interactive session, download the files and grade alongside us as we apply our vision to the timeline.


Download the project files: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/z4f5pv98vtdy2b8/AABzryZi2lpLCDNp6UYXe_gTa?dl=0

 
Maxon Training Team Aug 22 2022 75:46 370
Max On Color | Remote Collaboration From Edit To Grade
 

Joining us in this episode is Anthony Bari Jr., a filmmaker, finishing editor and post-production consultant based in Los Angeles. Tony is an early adopter of great ideas in technology with a purpose of developing workflows for our future. He is an artist and technical consultant for Adobe, Blackmagic Design, Maxon, and more with Emmy® award-winning post production experience with 15+ years in the entertainment industry.
In this session, Tony will share his experience on a few different styles of collaboration using Adobe Premiere Pro, Red Giant tools, Frame IO and DaVinci Resolve.

 
Maxon Training Team Aug 18 2022 61:00 246
How to use variables in the output path for rendering in Cinema 4D
 

In this Quick Tip, Jonas Pilz (@jonaspilz3d) shows how to use variables in the output path for rendering in Cinema 4D – for example to add information to the file path and name, like current camera, take, date, time and many more.

 
Jonas Pilz Aug 18 2022 02:31 315
Demystifying Post Production: Plan! Shoot! Edit! Grade! VFX!  Part 3
 

Join the Maxon Training Team as we break down an entire production, covering planning, camera prep, shooting, grading, and workflows for adding VFX. We’ll be featuring short films by director Anthony Bari Jr, discussing the camera shoot, jumping into both technical and non-technical aspects, and sharing creative choices all through the projects.

We’ll be showing workflows and techniques for Adobe Premiere Pro, Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve, After Effects, Red Giant and Cinema 4D, whilst also sharing some of the challenges the crew had on set, and the creative solutions to overcome them.

Week 3: Edit
The Team discusses the edit, where the story really happens! We’ll explore how to craft a narrative, give advice for editing pacing and tone, discuss what makes a good story, and even provide useful techniques that can help if you weren’t involved in production but need to develop the story. The edit is where we take the puzzle pieces from the shoot, and fit them in place with creative intent.

Download the project files: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kb9d61axjuvxxhs/AADUP8LgNWwgIT9xnpCie_Pxa/08%20Plan!%20Shoot!%20Edit!%20Grade!%20VFX!?dl=0&subfolder_nav_tracking=1

 
Maxon Training Team Aug 16 2022 66:05 417
#AskTheTrainer | Texture Painting & Camera Projection
 

Join us for another exciting #AskTheTrainer session on Thursday 11th August 2022 at 8am Pacific, as Cinema 4D Master Trainers Darrin and Dr. Sassi are going to talk about texture painting and camera projection workflows in Cinema 4D’s BodyPaint 3D.

 
Maxon Training Team Aug 11 2022 61:14 383
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