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C4D: Interior Glass Effect

C4D: Interior Glass Effect

on May 10th 2012 with 16 comments

In today’s tutorial new author Zachary O’Conner will be showing us how to create a glass effect in Cinema4D, using a method of rendering typically used for interiors to give it a nice finished look. In this particular tutorial we’ll use some text in a basic room to show off the effect, yet it can really be used on anything at all. The lighting is really quite simple to setup, as this tutorial is aimed at the beginner crowd.

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This entry is part 3 of 9 in the Best of Cinema4D – Part 2 Session
Animating Titles Using Effectors In Cinema 4D

Animating Titles Using Effectors In Cinema 4D

on Apr 19th 2012 with 3 comments

In this tutorial we are going to focus on explaining how you can easily and efficiently animate your titles in cinema 4D. You are going to learn the pros and cons of using different methods to create text and affect it using effectors. You will see what the limitations are, and get a basic idea of how you can combine multiple effectors together to create a single title animation. Hopefully this tutorial will boost your creativity and help you get started creating some amazing title sequences in Cinema 4D.

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Creating A Stylish 3D Countdown Animation In Cinema 4D

Creating A Stylish 3D Countdown Animation In Cinema 4D

on Apr 9th 2012 with 19 comments

In this tutorial we’re going to create a smooth, stylish countdown animation. You can use words, letters, logos or whatever you want to make this type of animation. As you can see it’s easy to set up and looks very stylish and attractive.

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Cgtuts+ Hollywood Film Studio Logo Animation Series – Dreamworks Animation SKG, Part 1

Cgtuts+ Hollywood Film Studio Logo Animation Series – Dreamworks Animation SKG, Part 1

on Mar 30th 2012 with 21 comments
This entry is part 3 of 2 in the series Cgtuts+ Hollywood Film Studio Logo Animation Series

Today we’re very happy to bring you the second tutorial in our “Film Studio Logo Animation Series” here on cgtuts+ from author Antonio Cerri. In the second project we’ll be looking at Dreamworks Animation SKG’s title sequence, one of the most eye catching and truly unique title animations of any Hollywood studio.

In part one, we’ll analyze the historical aspects of Dreamworks Animation SKG, and learn how to obtain the elements necessary to create the logo animation, including the space background and the animation for the camera and logo letters. This style of animation, is a reference for many 3D artists. So let’s get stated!

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Create The “Max Payne” Title Animation Using Cinema 4D & After Effects

Create The “Max Payne” Title Animation Using Cinema 4D & After Effects

on Mar 5th 2012 with 4 comments

In this tutorial you’ll learn how to create the title animation from the movie “Max Payne” using Cinema 4D and After Effects. After we have the text constructed and animated we’ll add texture and see how the bump channel works inside C4D. Finally we’ll render out the animation and move into After Effects to composite the final piece, using some stock elements from “Action Essentials 2″ from videocopilot.net. And see how we can turn such a simple title into an interesting and fun animation with ease.

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Cgtuts+ Hollywood Film Studio Logo Animation Series – 20th Century Fox, Part 2

Cgtuts+ Hollywood Film Studio Logo Animation Series – 20th Century Fox, Part 2

on Jan 30th 2012 with 11 comments
This entry is part 2 of 2 in the series Cgtuts+ Hollywood Film Studio Logo Animation Series

Today we bring you the conclusion of Antonio Cerri’s recreation of the iconic 20th Century Fox Logo in Cinema 4D and After Effects, the first tutorial in our “Hollywood Film Studio Logo Animation Series”. In part 2 we’ll analyze the creation of the spotlights, sky map, mountains and city skyline. As well as add materials, textures and ambient lights. Finally we’ll complete the project by compositing our render passes together in After Effects.

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Create A Bumper Animation Of The ESPN Logo, Part 2 – Tuts+ Premium
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Create A Bumper Animation Of The ESPN Logo, Part 2 – Tuts+ Premium

on Jan 27th 2012 with 0 comments

With our work in Cinema 4D now complete, we’ll begin part two by moving into After Effects, where we’ll import our rendered image sequence and look at using some simple, yet very powerful techniques for compositing 3D renders to make our final piece look great. Log in or Join Now to get started!

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Quick Tip: Basic HDRI Creation Inside Cinema 4D

Quick Tip: Basic HDRI Creation Inside Cinema 4D

on Jan 23rd 2012 with 13 comments

In this quick tip you’ll learn how to create a basic high dynamic range image in Cinema 4D. Jamie Faulkner will walk you through the process of creating simple geometry and how to strategically place these objects to create your own truly unique HDRI’s. These of course can later be used in any 3d application for both custom lighting and reflections.

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Create A Bumper Animation Of The ESPN Logo, Part 1 Cinema 4D – Tuts+ Premium
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Create A Bumper Animation Of The ESPN Logo, Part 1 Cinema 4D – Tuts+ Premium

on Jan 21st 2012 with 6 comments

In this new two part Tuts+ Premium tutorial, author Stefan Surmabojov will cover a basic workflow for creating a bumper animation using the ESPN logo. In the first part we’ll create the logo in Cinema 4D, add materials and reflections and then animate the letters coming together to form the text. Finally we’ll finish off part one by rendering the animation out in Cinema 4D.

In Part 2 we’ll move into After Effects, where we’ll import our rendered image sequence, and look at using some simple, yet very powerful techniques for compositing 3D renders to make our final piece look great. Log in or Join Now to get started!

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Cgtuts+ Hollywood Film Studio Logo Animation Series – 20th Century Fox, Part 1

Cgtuts+ Hollywood Film Studio Logo Animation Series – 20th Century Fox, Part 1

on Dec 29th 2011 with 22 comments
This entry is part 1 of 2 in the series Cgtuts+ Hollywood Film Studio Logo Animation Series

Today we’re extremely excited to launch “The Film Studio Logo Animation Series” by Antonio Cerri here on Cgtuts+. Back in October we gave you the chance to vote on which studio logo you wanted to see kick off this series, and although it was an extremely close battle between 20 Century Fox, Dreamworks Animation SKG and Paramount Pictures. 20th Century Fox was victorious in the end, and Antonio Cerri has been hard at work ever since re-creating this iconic logo animation in Cinema 4D and After Effects. And today we’re bringing you the first part!

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