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Become a Cinema 4D expert with our advanced course. Master 3D modelling, create stunning animations and enhance visual effects for professional-level proficiency.

2 day course     10am - 5pm     Live Online or Classroom-based

What you will learn

  • Exploring advanced modelling techniques and professional tricks to create stunning designs.
  • How to apply motion capture in design work, allowing for more lifelike end products.
  • Understanding how to use rendering for output, enabling you to showcase advanced designs.
  • How to improve advanced design skills, ensuring projects are of commercial quality.
  • Exploring the new toolkits from Cinema 4D.
  • How to build advanced renders.
  • Understanding best practice for advanced Cinema 4D design, allowing for improved business productivity.

We can tailor this course to you

If you have specific requirements, talk to us about customising this course to meet your exact needs.

  • I really enjoyed my course with a really good trainer, who tailored the day according to my level and needs.

    March 2026
  • Excellent. The right pace, the right style - great overall!

    Goldsmiths University of London
    March 2026
  • Very warm and welcoming environment. Staff are very nice and training was to a high standard.

    Microbiology Society
    January 2026
  • Overall very good. Trainer engaging and very knowledgeable; willing to go off-script with code reviews and custom examples.

    Houses of Parliament
    February 2026
  • 10/10. Incredible knowledge, AMAZING hints and tips - Tony is a game changer, made everything so simple to understand but taught us so much that will really change the way we present!

    Broadwick Studio
    January 2026
  • Great delivery, was kept engaged the whole day.

    Ogilvy
    February 2026
  • Patient and clear instructor. Excellent course syllalbus. I gained a LOT of new knowledge.

    March 2026
  • Transmedia - brilliant - the course I did was excellent and they are so helpful! Thank you just isn't enough!

    Spencer S
    January 2026
  • The training went very well for our first group. Very happy with the service. Thank you for the follow up.

    Stepstone Group
    February 2026
  • Excellent training session with a knowledgeable instructor.

    Gallagher
    March 2026
  • Thanks for all your assistance, the classes have been an invaluable source of knowledge.

    Qinetiq
    January 2026
  • Lee was excellent - fantastic course!

    Make Architects
    January 2026
  • Our trainer made everything clear, engaging and easy to follow. He really knows his stuff and made the training enjoyable and useful. The admin was organised smoothly and communication was spot on.

    Hachette Partworks
    February 2026
  • Really thorough and informative training from Lee. We did the beginner's Premier Pro course and moved to the Advanced course as well. Can't wait to use all my new skills and knowledge!

    Freemans Grattan Holdings Ltd
    February 2026
  • The Transmedia team have an exceptional level of trainers leading on the delivery side. We had very positive responses from our trainees on the calibre of training they received. Thank you again.

    Cambridge Partnership for Education
    March 2026
  • I really enjoyed my course with a really good trainer, who tailored the day according to my level and needs.

    March 2026
  • Excellent. The right pace, the right style - great overall!

    Goldsmiths University of London
    March 2026
  • Very warm and welcoming environment. Staff are very nice and training was to a high standard.

    Microbiology Society
    January 2026
  • Overall very good. Trainer engaging and very knowledgeable; willing to go off-script with code reviews and custom examples.

    Houses of Parliament
    February 2026
  • 10/10. Incredible knowledge, AMAZING hints and tips - Tony is a game changer, made everything so simple to understand but taught us so much that will really change the way we present!

    Broadwick Studio
    January 2026
  • Great delivery, was kept engaged the whole day.

    Ogilvy
    February 2026
  • Patient and clear instructor. Excellent course syllalbus. I gained a LOT of new knowledge.

    March 2026
  • Transmedia - brilliant - the course I did was excellent and they are so helpful! Thank you just isn't enough!

    Spencer S
    January 2026
  • The training went very well for our first group. Very happy with the service. Thank you for the follow up.

    Stepstone Group
    February 2026
  • Excellent training session with a knowledgeable instructor.

    Gallagher
    March 2026
  • Thanks for all your assistance, the classes have been an invaluable source of knowledge.

    Qinetiq
    January 2026
  • Lee was excellent - fantastic course!

    Make Architects
    January 2026
  • Our trainer made everything clear, engaging and easy to follow. He really knows his stuff and made the training enjoyable and useful. The admin was organised smoothly and communication was spot on.

    Hachette Partworks
    February 2026
  • Really thorough and informative training from Lee. We did the beginner's Premier Pro course and moved to the Advanced course as well. Can't wait to use all my new skills and knowledge!

    Freemans Grattan Holdings Ltd
    February 2026
  • The Transmedia team have an exceptional level of trainers leading on the delivery side. We had very positive responses from our trainees on the calibre of training they received. Thank you again.

    Cambridge Partnership for Education
    March 2026

This Cinema 4D Advanced course includes

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  • bullet point icon Lifetime support after your course
  • bullet point icon Course materials
  • bullet point icon Live Instructor-led training
  • bullet point icon Refreshments all day
  • bullet point icon Latest Mac or PC ready to go
  • bullet point icon Authorised Trainers
  • bullet point icon Hands-on exercises

Book this course

We offer Cinema 4D Advanced as a private course.

You can select a date which suits you or your team.

The course content can be fully customised to your exact learning requirements.

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Course Outline for Cinema 4D Advanced

Advanced Cinema 4D

  • The features of the interface
  • Configuring the display view for advanced features
  • Useful preferences

Advanced Modelling

  • Creating complex objects using simple methods
  • Advanced Polygon Modelling
  • Merging in objects
  • Applying multiple materials to an object
  • Changing a material's mapping

Advanced Lighting

  • Working with HDRI
  • Realtime raytraced shadows
  • Light projections
  • Advanced global illumination

Advanced Animation

  • Slick motion graphics animation
  • Animating all elements
  • Motion cameras
  • Target cameras
  • Camera Crane
  • 3D motion tracking

Xpresso

  • Useful Expression
  • Linking properties via Xpresso
  • Using MoGraph with Xpresso

Tags

  • General tags
  • Character tags
  • Simulation tags

Advanced Texturing

  • Using texture tags
  • Texturing selections
  • Applying Video textures to objects
  • Using displacement maps
  • Mapping photographed textures with Body Paint UV Edit
  • Painting directly onto textures

Advanced MoGraph

  • Combining MoGraph effectors
  • Using Random Effectors
  • Linking Effector to sound

Character Rigging

  • Creating bones
  • FK and IK Rigs
  • Character Rigs
  • CMotion
  • Customising animation templates

Advanced Rendering

  • Advanced rendering settings
  • Depth of field renders
  • Stylising lo-res renders
  • Rendering wire frame views
  • Rendering Sketch views
  • Rendering multi passes
  • Setting up for 3D printing

Cineware workflow in Adobe After Effects

  • Importing scenes and cameras into AE
  • Animating C4D Lights and Cameras in AE
  • Dynamic linking to Premier Pro
  • Final rendering from After Effects
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FAQs about the Cinema 4D Advanced course

Is this Cinema 4D Advanced course suitable for me?

This course is designed for people who have experience in Cinema 4D or have already attended one of our Cinema 4D training courses or who would like to further their knowledge of best practice in the use of Cinema 4D. If you are have any questions about whether the course could meet your needs, please speak to our customer service team. They will be delighted to advise you.

How is the content taught throughout the Cinema 4D Advanced course?

Our Cinema 4D Advanced course is extremely interactive. You will be using Cinema 4D throughout the day, working through examples and live projects under the guidance of our trainer, who will be supporting you through each step.

Should I attend the Cinema 4D Advanced course in person or live online?

For in-person courses at our London training centre, you will receive a warm personal welcome, your choice of the latest Mac or PC and morning and afternoon refreshments. If you prefer to attend remotely, rest assured that you will be taught live by the same experts that deliver our in-person courses, covering the same training content, using the same exercises and materials. A second monitor is recommended but not essential.

Will I receive a certificate upon completion of my Cinema 4D Advanced course?

Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our Cinema 4D Advanced course. Our certificates note our Authorised Training Centre status.

What is the recommended number of people for the class when I attend the Cinema 4D Advanced course?

For private classes in Cinema 4D Advanced, we recommend a maximum of 8 to 10 people from the same company in the class. Please ask our customer service team to help you find the right balance of people per class and the number of days training you need.

What support is available after I attend the Cinema 4D Advanced course?

We offer ongoing support to our Cinema 4D Advanced course attendees through email and by arrangement, phone calls. You are welcome to ask any questions on topics covered during training. Our trainer will always do their best to explain principles and help you with any issues you encounter.

Cinema 4D Advanced — Team and Bespoke Training

Booking a private training session allows you to focus on your exact needs on dates that work best for you or your team.

  • Sessions can be run online or in person, on your site or at our London training centre.
  • We manage training for many of the UK’s largest companies, taking care of all the admin, working with you to ensure the perfect course.
  • Our expert trainers will first understand your requirements and then tailor each session to your exact specification.
  • We offer a free consultation service to work out every detail of your course.

Prices for bespoke sessions with our expert trainers start at £595 + VAT, depending on the course and number of people.
Costs include all preparation time to customise the course to your exact requirements.

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