Hot CINEMA 4D How-Tos
How To: Create 3D objects from vector images in Cinema 4D
Learn how to use Maxon CINEMA 4D R10 - along with Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for vector image editing - to create 3D objects from vector images.
How To: Model an iPod in Cinema 4D
Check out this video tutorial on how to model your very own Apple iPod in Maxon's Cinema 4D. Why go out and buy one when you can make your own animated version?
How To: Model a speaker that reacts to sound in Cinema 4D
Here's a tutorial that shows how to model a speaker that reacts to a specific sound file. You need Cinema 4D and MoGraph for this interactive project.
How To: Create super text in Cinema 4D
In this tutorial; it has a 3D, vanishing point, perspective look to it. It's similar but not quite what Superman uses. This tutorial is for Cinema 4D.
How To: Model a Ducati rear tire in Cinema 4D
In this tutorial, you will learn how to model a Ducati rear tire using Cinema 4D. We're sure the same principles will apply to any motorcycle tire you decide to model. The guy gives VERY detailed information about tires which should be helpful. Model a Ducati rear tire in Cinema 4D.
How To: Create a 3D logo with Cinema 4D
Learn how to create a rotating 3d logo in Cinema 4D and see how to insert it in your videos. The example in this tutorial uses a You Tube logo, but you can substitute in anything you want.
How To: Create realism with textures in Cinema 4D
In this video series, our expert John Carstarphen will show you how to use the material manager, use shaders, stretched mapping, and the bump scale map. He will also teach you how to use material channels, tiling textures, cubic projection, and do animation. Chris will show you all about the texture tool, the alpha channel, and how to place the decal.
How To: Create 3D text in Cinema 4D
In this video series, our expert John Carstarphen will show you how to create three dimensional text in Cinema 4D. You will learn how to set text spline and keyframes, adjust sweep parameters and circle radius and interpolate the precise parameters you need to get exactly the effects you are trying to achieve.
How To: Make a waving flag with Cinema 4D
In this video series, CGI Animator will teach you how to make a waving flag using the computer program Cinema 4D. Learn all about particles and deformations, planes and cylinders, how to build a leaf, how to run the wind emitter, how to form a flag, and how to integrate all the processes.
How To: Create a space scene in Cinema 4D
In this free video series, you will learn how to create your own animated space scene using Cinema 4D. By the time you complete the easy-to-follow clips from our animation expert, you will watch your very own rocket shooting across the sky in front of a planet of your own design, through an asteroid belt you created.
How To: Light interiors using radiosity in Cinema 4D
In this video series, our expert John Carstarphen will show you how to create a white card, render and balance settings, and increase the quality of your work. He will also teach you how to hide the white card, increase the scene brightness, and add reflective surfaces.
How To: Build an interior room in Cinema 4D
In this video series, our expert John Carstarphen will show you how to use walls, windows, and spline objects. He will also show you how to use the NURBS loft, copy and scale objects, use floor trim, and add a backdrop. He will also show you how to texture the trim, add a background image, and tile the floor before showing you how to light with luminance and create fake radiosity.
How To: Use the camera with 3D and 2D objects in Cinema 4D
In this video series, our expert John Carstarphen will show you how to integrate 2D and 3D, add geometry, place geometry, do frontal mapping, alter image distortion, and match lighting. He will teach you how to place a tube object, fine tune the animation, and about keyframes.
How To: Animate a car crash in Cinema 4D
In this video series, our expert John Carstarphen will show you how to place objects on the floor, set animation, test motion, and use explosion effects. He will also teach you how to use the cluster tabs, teach you all about gravity, acceleration, subdivisions, and rotation in cinema 4D.
How To: Light a female model in Cinema 4D
In this video series, our expert John Carstarphen will show you how to create an array, do a light falloff, change the light intensity, and scale an array. He will also teach you how to do overall illumination, use the area light effect, create realism with shadows, and use mood lighting.
How To: Light a night scene in Cinema 4D
In this video series, our expert John Carstarphen will show you how to create boolean scripts, create the first light, streetlights, mood, and depth. He will also show you how to edit colors, do a graduated background, add illumination, and how to use volumetric light and shadows.
How To: Make a person fall from the sky with CINEMA 4D
This video teaches you how to create a 3D scene where a person falls from the sky using CINEMA 4D program. This is the basic and easiest way of doing a cool-looking animation. The creator made it for people that have no clue where to start or how to do it. Make a person fall from the sky with CINEMA 4D.
How To: Create 3D smileys with Posemixer in CINEMA 4D
In this video tutorial you will learn to use Posemixer Tag in CINEMA 4D. PoseMixer Tag is a morphing tool. It is especially useful for animating a character’s mouth, where each mouth shape is a separate morph pose.
How To: Create computer wallpaper using CINEMA 4D
The terms "wallpaper" and "desktop picture" refer to an image used as a background on a computer screen, usually for the desktop of a graphical user interface. 'Wallpaper' is the term used in Microsoft Windows, while the Mac OS calls it a 'desktop picture'. In this video you will learn how to use CINEMA 4D to create cool-looking computer wallpapers. Create computer wallpaper using CINEMA 4D.
How To: Create reflective 3D text using CINEMA 4D
The common word processors like Microsoft Word have limited functions in creating 3D text. Not quite the same with CINEMA 4D. Learn how to create cool 3D text with glow and reflection effects using this program. Create reflective 3D text using CINEMA 4D.
How To: Work with sound in CINEMA 4D's MoGraph
Mylenium goes over working with sound in MoGraph in CINEMA 4D. He explores techniques and tricks that will allow you to tie in sound with motion and create stunning visuals. Work with sound in CINEMA 4D's MoGraph.
How To: Recreate the iPod Nano commercial in MoGraph CINEMA 4D
This video shows you how to recreate the iPod Nano commercial using the tracer tool in MoGraph in CINEMA 4D. The tutorial goes over creating an iPod from scratch and adding the light streams. Mylenium is a bit hard to understand, but the lesson is very detailed. Recreate the iPod Nano commercial in MoGraph CINEMA 4D.
How To: Use the tracer tool in MoGraph for CINEMA 4D
This tutorial is an in-depth demonstration of the many ways you can use the tracer tool in MoGraph for CINEMA 4D. Mylenium is a bit hard to understand but covers the tool well. Use the tracer tool in MoGraph for CINEMA 4D.
How To: Use the MoGraph text tool in CINEMA 4D
In this tutorial, Mylenium shows you how to use the MoGraph text tool in CINEMA 4D. He shows how to use the text tool with cloners and effectors. Use the MoGraph text tool in CINEMA 4D.
How To: Use the Cloner in MoGraph for CINEMA 4D
n this article, Mylenium is providing insights into the basic principles of working with the Cloner tool in MoGraph for CINEMA 4D. He'll take a hard look at the Cloner and its associated "Blend" mode as well as the other two multiplication tools, the Matrix and Instance objects. Use the Cloner in MoGraph for CINEMA 4D - Part 1 of 2.
How To: Create 3D animations in CINEMA 4D
In this series of instructional software videos, our computer animation expert demonstrates how to create 3D animation in CINEMA 4D. John Carstarphen starts with the basics of opening the software and setting up the workspace, then guides you through the menus and windows, as well as the basic file structure of the program.
How To: Light and texture in CINEMA 4D
In this series of instructional software videos, our computer animation expert demonstrates some of the more advanced features in CINEMA 4D.
How To: Create a beachball material in CINEMA 4D
This is a very basic gradient lesson that will allow you to create a simple beach ball texture using only one material in CINEMA 4D.
How To: Save incrementally in CINEMA 4D if you know AE
In After Effects 6.5, Adobe introduced Incremental saves. Rather than waiting for the auto-save to catch the latest revision to your project, incremental save allows you to manually save a new file, incrementing the name of your project in numeric integers. CINEMA 4D does the same. And with a little configuration, you can make it act exactly the same as in After Effects.
How To: Collect data in CINEMA 4D if you know After Effects
This tutorial covers gathering up all of your data. In AE: Collect Files. You can do the same in CINEMA 4D. If you're not familiar with collecting files in After Effects, the video hits the rough outline.
How To: Use loops in CINEMA 4D if you know After Effects
This tutorial covers looping techniques. Even intermediate After Effects users know about looping basics, but how to get the same in CINEMA 4D? If you're new to AE, the tutorial first covers a little looping in Adobe AE then moves on to show you how to do the same in CINEMA 4D.
How To: Use the hair module for CINEMA 4D
Maxon's CINEMA 4D allows users to add a module called HAIR, integrating custom hair control to 3D projects. However, sometimes users may want to export the HAIR geometry to non-HAIR users. The process, although easy, isn't necessarily obvious. Here's how you can do it, or at least one way to do it.
How To: Correct Path Deformer LITE CINEMA 4D plugin "gotchas"
Renato Tarabella's popular CINEMA 4D plugin called "Path Deformer LITE" is a favored tool because it does many things quickly and easily. Because the LITE version of the plugin is free, many people quickly download it, and get snagged by a couple of easily corrected mistakes. This tutorial shows you how to get past them.
How To: Incorporate and apply shaders in CINEMA 4D
This three-part tutorial goes over how easy it is to incorporate and apply shaders within your 3D project in CINEMA 4D (release 9). The first part goes over material properties, the second goes over using Deepshade, and the last goes over manipulating default lighting to get a quick preview of the specular attributes of your textures.
How To: Fake liquid in CINEMA 4D
In this CINEMA 4D tutorial, you'll learn a simple way to create some fake looking watery liquid stuff. An object, a spline and Path Deformer Pro will get you on your way. Be aware, Path Deformer is a plug-in.
How To: Use the basic toolset in CINEMA 4D
A beginner's introduction to CINEMA 4D. Learn how to use the basic tool set in Maxon CINEMA 4D R10 for a variety of purposes including animation, motion graphics, modeling, and rigging. Use the basic toolset in CINEMA 4D - Part 1 of 2.
How To: Work with cloth in CINEMA 4D
This tutorial shows you how to learn some basics of using cloth textures and effects in Maxon CINEMA 4D R10. Work with cloth in CINEMA 4D.
How To: Use material tags to export CINEMA 4D text
This two-part video is designed for people who are very familiar with CINEMA 4D. When you're using CINEMA 4D, you can setup channels for export to compositing applications, but sometimes a material change is more efficient and easier. In this first part, you will learn how to set up a material tag on any shape that contains a CAP or a ROUNDING feature. In the second part you'll create some quick buffers (a trick which is especially useful when creating some alpha channels from animated MoGrap...
How To: Create a Simpsons doughnut in CINEMA 4D
Who says you can only get Homer's favorite food in Springfield? In the first part of this tutorial, you'll learn how easy it is to make a plain cartoon style (specifically Simpsons style) doughnut using CINEMA 4D. In part two you'll slather it with icing.
How To: Create 3D barbed wire in CINEMA 4D
There are some very powerful tools in CINEMA 4D that you can use very quickly to create some 3D graphic elements. Once you start practicing you'll find it may be easier to create your own reference than to find the "just right" one on the web. So, if you're in need of some barbed wire, for reference or otherwise, check this tutorial out. Of course, it takes quite a bit longer to actually SHOW you how to create the barbed wire (creating the barb, wrapping it around the wire, using MOGRAPH in o...