This clip presents a general introduction to the object axis tool in C4D. Whether you're new to MAXON's popular 3D modeling application or are just looking to get better acquainted with Cinema 4D and its various features and functions, you're sure to enjoy this free video soft ...more
In this clip, you'll see how to use a variety of tools to build and texture bath tub, with taps and even a towel created using the clothilde engine. Whether you're new to MAXON's popular 3D modeling application or are just looking to get better acquainted with Cinema 4D and it ...more
In this C4D user's guide, learn how to ctrl-drag axes to bypass the object axis tool; how to change a group axis with several selected items; how to set a light to negative values to make darker areas; and how to undo camera (view) moves by choosing "shift-command-Z." Whether ...more
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 yo ...more
This clip presents an overview of how to use the C4D Extrude tool to model fins. Whether you're new to MAXON's popular 3D modeling application or are just looking to get better acquainted with Cinema 4D and its various features and functions, you're sure to enjoy this free vid ...more
In this series of instructional software videos, our computer animation expert demonstrates some of the more advanced features in CINEMA 4D. Part 1 of 9 - How to Light and texture in CINEMA 4D. Light and texture in CINEMA 4D - Part 2 of 9. Click through to watch this video on ...more
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. Click through to watch this video on creativecow.net
The cluster tool in Cinema 4D is a great feature for making symmetrical burst animations with objects. The effect is like a jack in the box exploding.
In this video, learn how to make a cool glossy candy stripe texture using Cinema 4D. With this step by step you can change a bunch of plain white shapes into deliciously shiny candies in no time.
Nick from Greyscale Gorilla show you how to use the CS Tools plug-in "Cubes" in Cinema 4D. This feature is especially helpful for random shape arrays.
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. Click through to watch this video on creativecow.net
Nick from Greyscale Gorilla presents a fantastic tutorial on texturing objects in Cinema 4D. This is especially helpful for creating realistic looking objects. Describing his workflow, his process is incredibly informative
This tutorial presents a lesson on how to model and texture and beach ball in C4D. Whether you're new to MAXON's popular 3D modeling application or are just looking to get better acquainted with Cinema 4D and its various features and functions, you're sure to enjoy this free v ...more
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 object ...more
This clip presents an introduction to the Cloner Sort tool and the Random Effector Sorted mode of MoGraph for Cinema4D. Whether you're new to MAXON's popular 3D modeling application or are just looking to get better acquainted with Cinema 4D and its various features and functi ...more
If you've ever wondered how you could possibly create hairy balls in Cinema 4D, wonder no more. This video tutorial shows you how you can use the software and a picture of chicken legs to reproduce the texture of human balls and a scrotum. Follow along with smearballs as he sh ...more
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. Click through to watch this video on film ...more
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 i ...more
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.
In this tutorial, you'll see how to export UV and Object Buffer passes from Cinema 4D, and how to use those passes to re-texture objects in 2D inside of Fusion 5. Whether you're new to MAXON's popular 3D modeling application or are just looking to get better acquainted with Ci ...more
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. ...more
If you have Cinema 4D version 10 or below, then the lack of a spin edge tool has probably given you fits at some point. No more! This video will show you how to spin edges manually using mesh flow in Cinema 4D the old-fashioned way, without using the specialized tools in the n ...more
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.
This clip presents a general introduction to the new Connectors tool in MAXON C4D R12. Whether you're new to MAXON's popular 3D modeling application or are just looking to get better acquainted with Cinema 4D and its various features and functions, you're sure to enjoy this fr ...more
Nick from Greyscale Gorilla demonstrates a great feature of the Cinema 4D CS Tools plug-in: Bloom. The Bloom tool automates animation of objects "blooming" into the scene with rotation and scale.
This clip presents an overview of how to model a button with the mesh flow tool within C4D. Whether you're new to MAXON's popular 3D modeling application or are just looking to get better acquainted with Cinema 4D and its various features and functions, you're sure to enjoy th ...more
Nick Campbell is the creative force behind GREYSCALEGORILLA, a blog of tutorials, ideas, news and inspiration for other creators. The Chicago-based motion graphics designer has worked on the graphics for Dexter, Target, Blackberry, and the Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien. A r ...more
In this clip, you'll learn how to animate textures with the alpha channel in Cinema 4D. Whether you're new to MAXON's popular 3D modeling application or are just looking to get better acquainted with Cinema 4D and its various features and functions, you're sure to enjoy this f ...more
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 back ...more
Cinema 4D is an amazing program, but not a one-stop source for animation needs, especially if you're planning on making a 3D video game, for which you'll need Unity 3D. This three-part video covers the process of rigging a character in Cinema 4D and transferring to Unity 3D. ...more
This is a 3 part tutorial. Be sure to click on Chapters 2 & 3 to get the full tutorial. In Part 1 of this 3 part Adobe Illustrator tutorial series, Vincent Rosati explains how to use the free transform tool to take the first step in creating a helix with AI. In Part 2 of thi ...more
In this tutorial, Richard Harrington uses the patch tool and healing brush tools to teach patching, healing and the vanishing point in Adobe Photoshop. Creative Cow is a support community for digital video, video editing, and media production professionals in broadcasting, mo ...more
In this Photoshop tutorial, Richard Harrington takes a look at the auto blend command that allows you to merge multiple pictures together into a single larger document. When you have a large scan and you have to scan it in multiple pieces and then stitch it together or if you ...more
In this Photoshop tutorial, Richard Harrington explains how to output a DV video signal directly to a SD video monitor from Adobe Photoshop using a digital video converter via firewire and video preview controls. This is a very helpful tool for making adjustments to your color ...more
In this two part video tutorial, Eran Stern reveals the first text trick in his series and shows how to design an audio waves animation with the After Effects Text Tool. In part 2, Eran Stern explains how to design a Counting Circle Animation with the After Effects Text Tool. ...more
Some free tricks on how to use the color range command in Photoshop. Many people use the old method of utilizing the magic wand tool for selecting areas of color, the color range selection tool has more flexibility and control. Richard walks you through using this tool and sho ...more
This is a two part video tutorial. Be sure to click on Chapters 2 as well to get the full tutorial. Taking a look at the popular technique of designing lower thirds and the process it takes to design these using Photoshop. Photoshop is the perfect solution for this task with ...more
Pixel Perfect is the "perfect" show to help you with your Photoshop skills. Be amazed and learn as master digital artist Bert Monroy takes a stylus and a digital pad and treats it as Monet and Picasso do with oil and canvas. Learn the tips and tricks you need to whip those dig ...more
This clip demonstrates a quick workaround for the phong problem on objects more complex than cubes or spheres. To wit: Bake the normals. With a normal map included in the outer texture of the object there should be no cracks visible until the pieces are falling apart. Whether ...more
Learn how to create a world in microcosm with this C4D user's guide. While the end result is not particularly pretty the tutorial does show you how do deal with lighting the Hair Render through another layer, creating a cloud layer and the texture for a bubble.
Go beyond the traditional 3D workflow to an immersive creative experience with the software Modo, created by Luxology. Modo is the next evolution of 3D modeling, painting and rendering for Mac and PC. Modo includes 3D sculpting tools, animation and network rendering, and advan ...more
As brands and content makers create more augmented reality experiences, the demand for tools to create 3D content grows in kind. And Apple may have just leveled the playing field for 3D content creation. Don't Miss: Apple Delivers Competitor to Google Lens & Google Maps AR F ...more
Advancements in technology have made it perfectly possible to make a short film or even an entire movie with your iPhone or Android — as long as you've got the right gear. Lenses, stabilizers, tripods, lighting, microphones, chargers, and cases can make the difference between ...more
If you have a modern iPhone, you have an excellent video recorder at your disposal. Every iPhone since the 6S has the ability to shoot in 4K resolution, and each new iteration has brought new capabilities to the table. But even the best mobile shooter can use a little extra he ...more
Verto Studio 3D is a 3D modeling package that has been in the works for a while now by Michael Farrell, the owner of Verto Studio LLC. Farrell has been working toward bridging the gap between XR 3D modeling and what we have become accustomed to with desktop 3D modeling package ...more