ABSTRACT

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).

chapter 1|38 pages

The Dynamic Dozen

chapter 2|32 pages

Under The Hood

chapter 3|14 pages

NURBS Modeling Tools

chapter 4|16 pages

Deformers and Other Modeling Helpers

chapter 5|20 pages

Materials in Depth

chapter 6|14 pages

Better Under Lights

chapter 7|16 pages

Animation ABCs

chapter 8|20 pages

Head Shots

chapter 9|24 pages

Creating and Rigging a Character

chapter 10|12 pages

Animating a Character

chapter 11|14 pages

Cameras in Control

chapter 12|8 pages

The Art of Rendering

chapter 13|12 pages

Added Attractions

chapter 14|8 pages

A Jolt of Xpresso

chapter 15|18 pages

Environment, Mood, and Magic

chapter 16|12 pages

BodyPaint 3D: the Artist’s Connection

chapter 17|16 pages

CINEMA 4D and Friends

chapter 18|18 pages

Tips on Type

chapter 19|18 pages

Creating Elements for Motion Graphics

chapter 20|14 pages

The Creative Leap