C4DTraining at Daktronics Creative Services
I want to say thank you to the folks at Daktronics Creative Services in Brookings, South Dakota for having me out to train their team on Cinema 4D. Big thanks to Monte for arranging it all and providing the donuts and pizza! These guys do some pretty cool stuff for so many professional sports teams. The parent company builds many of the digital displays you see everyday. This creative group provides content for the diplays.
Check out their [ YouTube Channel Here ]
New Upcoming Cinema 4D Classes
Tim will be teaching several Cinema 4D classes in the San Francisco – Bay Area this winter. If you are going to be in the area or would like to visit a beautiful city, please sign up for a class. The classes tend to fill up, so sign up early!
Introduction to Cinema 4D at Bay Area Video Coalition – BAVC
Saturday December 10th and Sunday December 11th 2011. This is a 2 day class getting you started in Cinema 4D from the ground up.
Link: http://bavc.org/cin4-1-dec-10
Cinema 4D Intermediate at Bay Area Video Coalition – BAVC
Saturday January 7th and Sunday January 8th 2012. This is a 2 day class introducing you to more of Cinema 4D’s features.
Link: http://bavc.org/cin4-2-jan-7
Cinema 4D Advanced at Bay Area Video Coalition – BAVC
Saturday January 21st and Sunday January 22nd 2012. This is a 2 day class introducing you to some of Cinema 4D’s advanced features.
Link: http://bavc.org/cin4-3-jan-21
Introduction to Cinema 4D at Bay Area Video Coalition – BAVC
Saturday February 25th and Sunday February 26th 2012. This is a 2 day class getting you started in Cinema 4D from the ground up.
Using the Ripple Shader in Cinema 4D Tutorial
Monday, January 24, 2011
Total Running Time: 6:36
In this video tutorial, you’ll learn how to use the Ripple Shader in Cinema 4D.
Cinema 4D Basic Rendering Tutorial
Monday, January 17, 2011
Total Running Time: 9:53
In this video tutorial, you’ll learn how to set up your file to render. This rendering basics video tutorial will help you get your animations out of Cinema 4D.
Using the Picture Viewer in Cinema 4D Tutorial
Monday, January 10, 2011
Total Running Time: 3:10
In this video tutorial, you’ll learn about using the picture viewer to compare your render settings. Using the A/B option in the picture viewer in Cinema 4D, you’ll be able to decide quickly and easily which settings you want to use for your render.
Using the Heads Up Display Tutorial
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Total Running Time: 2:52
In this video tutorial, you’ll learn about the heads up display or HUD in Cinema 4D. This is a little tip for those who are not aware of how to access this useful tool. You’ll also see how to use the pop up menu in the viewer window to allow you to work faster and more efficiently.
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Cinema 4D Version 12 – Cineversity Live
[Cineversity Live] currently showing dynamics and connectors in the new version of Cinema 4D released yesterday.
Version 12 has quite a few new features….let’s just say it looks AWESOME!
C4DTraining is working on new tutorials showing some of the new features. Stay tuned!
New Battle of the Frames
C4DTraining would like to see what you’ve got. The rules will be simple:
1) Don’t talk about Battle of the Frames (ok, I had to do it) actually, please do tell your friends.
2) You must use Cinema 4D in your entry. The majority of the work should be done in C4D. What is “the majority”? Use your best judgment.
3) The limit is 15 seconds. Music and or sound FX are encouraged
4) Post your video to Vimeo and include a link back to this post.
5) Leave a comment here with a link to your video and I’ll add it to the channel.
Deadline is September 14, 2010 Midnight – Pacific Standard Time.
There is a prize this time. Thanks to Jan Frischmuth of Smart Tween for providing a copy of both Smart Tween AND Smart PRS for our winner.
So the theme for this month is Machines. Use your imagination, practice your Cinema 4D skills and enter the darn contest!!!
Creative Way to Create a Turntable Camera Tutorial
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Total Running Time: 4:50
In this video tutorial, you’ll learn about a creative way to animate a camera in a circle around an object without an align to spline tag. This way enables you to still animate the camera independently.
Adding Easing to Your C4D Animations Tutorial
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Total Running Time: 5:00
In this video tutorial, you’ll learn about a great plug-in / xpresso node for Cinema 4D called Smart Tween. This node will allow you to add easing to your C4D animations very easily and with many great options such as back and elastic.
