CINEMA 4D

The Artist's Project Sourcebook

Second Edition

Anne Powers
An award winning fine artist and teacher. She teaches animation, illustration and 3D
to students and professionals.

Features & Benefits

• A tutorial-based exploration of the modeling, animation and motion graphics
possibilities of C4D

• Covers MOCCA 3, MoGraph, and the integration with After Effects and other
tools

• Companion DVD with tutorial media, bonus tutorials, instructional movies

and C4D teacher files.

Description
Make the creative leap to 3D. Realize your artistic vision with this treasure chest of
instructional projects. Get the essential concepts and techniques without drowning in
the technical complexities.
This new edition is an artist’s sourcebook for the visionary in you that wants to master
3D—and have fun in the process. It serves as a complete guide for the creative use of
CINEMA 4D R10 and all of its modules.
This new edition features an engaging full-color presentation of short, playful projects
show you how to put this powerful toolset to work. You will master R10’s improved
workflow, scene management, enhanced animation timeline and searchable object
manager, as well as its:

• MOCCA 3 system, including Joints, Skin Objects, the Weight Tool, the
Morph Tool, Visual Selector and Clothilde

• MoGraph module for motion graphics, type manipulation and the animation of
multiple forms

• Bodypaint 3D for applying 2D drawing and painting skills to 3D models

• Advanced modeling tools such as the Brush tool

• Interface with third-party applications including Z-Brush, and Adobe’s

Creative Suite
• You also get inventive quick starts for other modules including Hair, Sketch
and Toon, Advanced Render, Dynamics and Thinking Particles.

• The companion DVD is bursting to the brim with project source files, extra
projects, tutorial movies, guest artist tutorials, inspirational galleries and
unique C4D Teacher Files (C4D scenes with embedded step-by-step
instruction).
Contents:
The Starting Gate; Under The Hood; Nurbs Modeling Tools; Deformers And Other
Modeling Helpers; Materials In Depth; Better Under Lights; Animation Abc's; Head
Shots; Creating And Rigging A Character; Animating A Character; Cameras In
Control; The Art Of Rendering; Added Attractions; A Jolt Of Xpresso; Environment,
Mood And Magic; Bodypaint, The Artist's Connection; Cinema 4d And Friends; Tips
On Type; Creating Elements For Motion Graphics; The Creative Leap

Reviews
“When I look at the contents and tutorials, I feel incredibly excited for the artists
starting today. I would have killed for this information and tool set when I was getting
started.” - Phil Captain 3D McNally, animator, stereoscopic supervisor

“… an inspiration for any C4D user who wants to create compelling graphical
elements and abstract 3D designs. The color presentation and the wealth of additional
content and training videos on the DVD are impressive. …this one will stay on my
desk.” - Chris Meyer, co-author ‘Creating Motion Graphics with After Effects’

“I heartily recommend this book to anyone wanting to increase their knowledge of

CINEMA 4D 10 and the modules that come with it. The DVD has enough extra
tutorial content for another entire book.” - Nigel Doyle, 3DKiwi, c4dcafe.com

“Readers will not only learn how to realize their ideas in the smartest, quickest ways
possible, they will understand how to apply their newfound skills to real-world
scenarios.” - Justin Cone, founder and editor of motionographer.com

ISBN: 978-0-240-80953-3
ISBN10: 0-240-80953-X
Paperback
Measurements: 222 X 248 mm
Pages: 368
Imprint: Focal Press
Publication Date: 20 July 2007
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CINEMA 4D 10 Workshop

Arndt von Koenigsmarck

Owner of the Vreel 3D Entertainment production studio in Germany. He is a member
of the CINEMA beta-team, a forum host for creativecow.com, a plug-in developer
and a contract trainer for Maxon.

Features & Benefits

• Covers all of the features of version 10 release including BODYPAINT 3D
and the MOCCA module

• Tutorial-based approach demonstrates the workflow processes for modelling,

texturing and animation

• Advanced features including HyperNURBS modelling, XPresso programming

and the Advanced Renderer.

• Companion CD includes tutorial files, a demo version of CINEMA 4D and

plug-in samples

Description
Model, animate and render with a practical command of all the essential functions and
tools in CINEMA 4D 10. Detailed tutorials, suitable for novices and experienced
users alike, demonstrate how to navigate the redesigned UI and orient you to the
workflow. Next, the author guides you through the creation of a more complex project
in which you model, create, apply textures, light, and render a final showcase image
of a sports car. Finally, you will model, texture and prepare a comic character for
animation using the new powerslider, timeline and the revised MOCCA module.

Build on your command of the essentials with an introduction to the new layer system
as well as these advanced skills:

• Light, texture, and shade with CINEMA’s material system, BodyPaint 3D, and
the integrated shaders

• Build complex mechanical and organic models using NURBS and polygon
tools

• Compose 3D content into photos

• Render with advanced techniques such as Multi Pass rendering, HDRI lighting
and radiosity

• Simplify animation setups using XPresso constrains

• Work with specialized tools such as HAIR, Clothilde or SKY for special
effects
 • The companion CD includes all of the required tutorial media, a bonus chapter
on character modeling, Macintosh and PC demo versions of CINEMA 4D 10,
and a limited edition of the PhotoMatch plug-in that permits you to easily
insert 3D objects into photos.

Contents
Getting Started, What is “3D”?, Setting up Cinema 4D, Creating and Manipulating
Objects, Configuration of Editor Viewports, Polygon Tools, Hyper NURBS
Modeling; Surfaces, Light and Rendering, Creating Materials, Edit Materials,
Applying Materials, Organizing and Editing Textures, Define Surfaces with Shaders,
Render and Save Images, The Virtual Photo Studio, Modeling and Texturing a Palm
Tree; Working with Image Templates, Modeling the Fender, Headlights and Bumper,
The Front Trunk Lid, A-Pillar and Roll Bar, The Door, The Rear Bar, The Rear, The
Rear Side Window, The Tailgate, The Tail Cover, The Rear Bracket at the Tail, The
Tail Lights, The Gap Size, The Front Air Vents and the Windshield, The Windshield
Wiper, The Door Handle and Exterior Mirror, Roof and Side Window, The Tailgate
Hinge, Adding Various Small Parts, The Tires, The Rim, The Materials for the Car,
Non Reflective Surfaces, The Lighting of the Car, Creating Virtual Surroundings,
Baking Textures, Lighting with Images; Animation, The Basics, The Powerslider,
Modeling a Soccer Ball, Animating the Ball, Rendering and Saving the Animation,
Connecting Parameter with XPresso, Character Animation with MOCCA

Reviews
"This is an incredibly detailed book with 381 pages of workshops focused on using
Cinema 4D. If you're a regular 4D user or thinking of moving to the program, then
you really can't find a better guide. From lighting to animation, everything is covered
in detail. There's also a CD containing the files used in the workshops"
- Imagine FX April 07

ISBN: 978-0-240-80897-0
ISBN10: 0-240-80897-5
Paperback
Measurements: 189 X 246 mm
Pages: 416
Imprint: Focal Press
Publication Date: 23 February 2007
A$88.50 (GST incl)

Special price for Adimex Customers 10% discount and free delivery A$79.65
(GST incl)

Please quote code ADAD219 when ordering from Elsevier Australia Customer
Service Freecall: 1800 263 951
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