Latest Tutorials
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Scene Nodes - Technology Preview: Multi Segment Lines Using Scene Nodes
A Single Line can have multiple unconnected segments, so in this tutorial we will take a look at how to setup Muti Segment lines, using “Lines Topology Set” and some Arrays. |
Athanasios Pozantzis | Nov 30 2020 | 12:51 | 446 | |
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Scene Nodes - Technology Preview: Making Polygons, Holes, & N-Gons
With the Lines out of the way, let’s focus on polygon geometry. In this video, we will see how to create Polygon Geometry, Complex N-Gons and Polygons with Holes. |
Athanasios Pozantzis | Nov 30 2020 | 08:36 | 362 | |
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How to Create and Wire Up Nodes in One Go
Learn how to create and wire up nodes in one go in Cinema 4D. In this Quick Tip, Jonas Pilz shows how to create and wire up a node in one go using Cinema 4D’s Node Editor. You will also learn that you can drop new nodes on an existing connection to wire it up automatically. These techniques work for Scene Nodes as well as for Material Nodes. Recorded in Cinema 4D R23. |
Jonas Pilz | Nov 26 2020 | 01:41 | 481 | |
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Scene Nodes - Technology Preview: Geometry and Topology Primer
In order to work efficiently with meshes inside Cinema 4D’s Scene Nodes, and be able to create Deformers and mesh modifiers, we need to get a closer look at how geometry is structured and what data is associated with it. In this video, I will give you a quick overview of Geometry and Topology. |
Athanasios Pozantzis | Nov 24 2020 | 10:00 | 429 | |
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Scene Nodes - Technology Preview: Creating a Mesh Noise Displacer using Scene Nodes
In this Video, we will use Geometry Nodes to access and modify the point positions of a primitive Object, and with the help of a Sample Noise, we will create an Animated Noise Displacer. |
Athanasios Pozantzis | Nov 24 2020 | 13:04 | 312 | |
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Scene Nodes - Technology Preview: Making Lines Using Scene Nodes
Similarly to Meshes, we can create Lines using the Scene Nodes. In this Video, I will show you how to create a Spiral (Helix) using a Range Node and some Trigonometry. In the process we will also learn one way to generate an Array from a Range Node. |
Athanasios Pozantzis | Nov 24 2020 | 13:51 | 293 | |
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How to use an Object from the Object Manager in Scene Nodes
Learn how to use an object from the Cinema 4D Object Manager in Scene Nodes (Tech Preview). In this Quick Tip, Jonas Pilz shows how to import an object from the Object Manager into the Scene Nodes system (Tech Preview) using the Legacy Object Import node. You will learn how to add the geometry to the op stream and how to link up the PSR coordinates in order to move the object using the viewport gizmos. Furthermore, Jonas will assign materials to the imported polygon selections. Recorded in Cinema 4D R23. |
Jonas Pilz | Nov 19 2020 | 04:03 | 492 | |
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Scene Nodes - Technology Preview: Introduction to Modeling Using Nodes
The New Scene Nodes inside Cinema 4D has a lot of modeling nodes that mirror the functionality of traditional modeling tools, but can be used in procedural, non destructive setups. Although their functionality hasn’t been optimized yet, they allow you to create very complex and interesting Generators. |
Athanasios Pozantzis | Nov 16 2020 | 05:58 | 610 | |
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Scene Nodes - Technology Preview: Introduction to Component Selections
What would modeling be without Component selections. In this video we will introduce them, and explain the concept of “Active” selections and how it compares to traditional modeling. |
Athanasios Pozantzis | Nov 16 2020 | 16:49 | 295 | |
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Scene Nodes - Technology Preview: Procedural Skyscrapers setup
In this video, we will use the previous modeling techniques, and a few tricks, to create a skyscraper Generator. You can also go to Chris Schmidt’s “3D & Motion Design Show” presentation and watch him create a whole city with the new Scene Nodes. |
Athanasios Pozantzis | Nov 16 2020 | 11:42 | 360 | |
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How to Output Multiple Objects using Scene Nodes
Learn how to output multiple objects using Scene Nodes (Tech Preview) in Cinema 4D R23. In this Quick Tip, Jonas Pilz shows how to output multiple objects to the scene using Scene Nodes (Tech Preview) in Cinema 4D R23. Recorded in Cinema 4D R23. |
Jonas Pilz | Nov 12 2020 | 01:23 | 429 | |
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Scene Nodes - Technology Preview: Distributions - Cloning with Nodes
In this video, we will take a peek at the equivalent of Cloners inside the Scene Nodes. These are called “Distributions” and although follow the same principles as MoGraph, they are actually more powerful and extremely flexible and performant. |
Athanasios Pozantzis | Nov 10 2020 | 11:06 | 463 | |
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Scene Nodes - Technology Preview: Distributing & Animating a Legacy Object
Cinema 4D’s Scene Nodes, allows for importing Objects from the Classic Object Manager, to be used in a variety of ways. In this video, we will import a Tree model from the Content Browser, Clone it on a Sphere, and create an animation. The final result will have over 682 Billion Points. |
Athanasios Pozantzis | Nov 10 2020 | 12:53 | 361 | |
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Scene Nodes - Technology Preview: Creating, Reading & Writing Arrays
In this video, we will take a look at another iterating data construct called an “Array”. Arrays are extremely useful and powerful, so it’s essential we understand how to create them, read from them and write to them. |
Athanasios Pozantzis | Nov 09 2020 | 17:26 | 393 | |
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Scene Nodes - Technology Preview: Building a Data Driven Bar Graph
Using the knowledge we acquired in the previous videos, we will now put the pieces together to create a useful tool. A data driven Bar Graph. We will learn how to independently drive the data of multiple objects, map values to ranges, and finally how to use color. |
Athanasios Pozantzis | Nov 09 2020 | 15:38 | 416 | |
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What you need to know about Scene Nodes (Tech Preview) in Cinema 4D
Learn what you need to know about Scene Nodes in Cinema 4D R23. In this Quick Tip, Jonas Pilz shows how to get started with Scene Nodes in Cinema 4D R23. You will learn about the Op stream and that it can contain all sorts of data. Furthermore, Jonas will talk about about the separation between the classic Object Manager and the Scene Nodes system and when Scene Nodes are being executed. |
Jonas Pilz | Nov 05 2020 | 04:18 | 534 | |
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Redshift Texturing Basics: Overview
Darrin Frankovitz walks you through an introduction to Redshift texturing basics. |
Darrin Frankovitz | Nov 04 2020 | 01:20 | 861 | |
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Redshift Texturing Basics: Redshift Render Views – Quick Breakdown
Intro to Redshift Render View & VIPR Darrin Frankovitz presents a quick breakdown of the Redshift RenderView and Redshift VIPR options. Recorded in Cinema 4D S22. |
Darrin Frankovitz | Nov 04 2020 | 05:44 | 637 | |
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Redshift Texturing Basics: Redshift Material – A Simple Breakdown
Fast Redshift Material Breakdown. Darrin Frankovitz presents a quick breakdown of how to easily “read” the Redshift material nodes for users who are already familiar with C4D’s standard and reflectance based materials and terms. Recorded in Cinema 4D S22. |
Darrin Frankovitz | Nov 04 2020 | 02:39 | 571 | |
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Redshift Texturing Basics: Emissive Glass Dome
Redshift Light Dome. Darrin Frankovitz show how to create a fake frosted glass light dome material in Redshift so that it emits light and renders super fast and clean. Recorded in Cinema 4D S22. |
Darrin Frankovitz | Nov 04 2020 | 03:31 | 489 | |
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Redshift Texturing Basics: Tin Ceiling Tiles – Redshift Displacement
Tin Ceiling Tile (Setting Up Redshift Displacement). Darrin Frankovitz will show you how to use Redshifts displacement node and redshift object tag while creating a tin ceiling tile material. Recorded in Cinema 4D S22. |
Darrin Frankovitz | Nov 04 2020 | 03:30 | 420 | |
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Redshift Texturing Basics: Wood Fan Blade – Working with Texture Maps
Wood Fan Blade Material (Working w/Textures in C4D Nodes). Darrin Frankovitz will show you how to use texture maps in Redshift using C4D Nodes while creating a wood material with color and bump. Recorded in Cinema 4D S22. |
Darrin Frankovitz | Nov 04 2020 | 07:58 | 404 | |
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Redshift Texturing Basics: Scratched Metal Materials with TriPlanar Node
Brushed Metals with the Triplanar Node. Darrin Frankovitz will show you why and how to use the Triplanar node with textures to create a brushed metal material in Redshift. Recorded in Cinema 4D S22. |
Darrin Frankovitz | Nov 04 2020 | 13:06 | 475 | |
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Scene Nodes - Technology Preview: Iterations, Math & how to Create a Group
In this video, we will use a single iteration as the basis of creating a spiral Cloner, with the help of very simple Trigonometry. Then we will make a Group from the Nodes and Propagate its parameters, to compose an actual Generator. |
Athanasios Pozantzis | Nov 03 2020 | 10:09 | 353 | |
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Scene Nodes - Technology Preview: Noise, Spline Remapping & the Switch Node
In this Video, we will add some useful functionality to the previous setup, and in the process see how to control parameters with Noises, Splines, and even divert the data stream to get different results. |
Athanasios Pozantzis | Nov 03 2020 | 08:13 | 308 |