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Master 3D modelling and animation with Cinema 4D. Learn from experts to create stunning visuals and efficient design workflows while enhancing creative skills effectively.

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

What you will learn

  • Exploring the Cinema 4D interface and 3D modelling tools, enabling you to create stunning visuals.
  • How to use polygon modelling, sculpting and texturing techniques, empowering you to bring your creative ideas to life.
  • Understanding animation principles, helping you create dynamic and realistic movement.
  • How to use lighting, rendering and compositing tools, enabling you to create high quality scenes.
  • Exploring how to integrate your work with other industry-standard software, improving your design portfolio.
  • How to use Cinema 4D's scripting and automation features, empowering you to streamline repetitive tasks.
  • Understanding 3D design best practices.

We can tailor this course to you

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

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    RPS Design
    August 2025
  • Great delivery, was kept engaged the whole day.

    Ogilvy
    August 2025
  • Our trainer was engaging and delivered the content well. It provoked a lot of discussion and was really good food for thought on how we do things as a company.

    Dermalogica
    August 2025
  • Tutor was excellent - fantastic course!

    Make Architects
    August 2025
  • The training was awesome! My tutor was very professional and fun. I really enjoyed the two sessions. Thank you very much!

    CTBTO
    October 2025
  • The trainer took us through the course at a good pace and tailored it to the type of content we deal with at work. He had great examples and explained the concepts really well. Very enjoyable! Thanks.

    Microbiology Society
    September 2025
  • I attended an excellent course on InDesign - it was engaging, informative and very useful. Completely recommend.

    Somerville College, Oxford University
    August 2025
  • Overall very good. Trainer engaging and very knowledgeable; willing to go off-script with code reviews and custom examples.

    Houses of Parliament
    August 2025
  • The training session was great - I have heard really great feedback from the team and they are really excited to get started using Figma! Thanks very much.

    Oyster Design
    August 2025
  • I found the training extremely useful! Our trainer was brilliant. She gave me lots of advice and tips that I will act upon to improve what we're doing. We're currently looking at other courses to do!

    Lincolnshire Police
    August 2025
  • A hugely valuable session last Friday. Our combined knowledge threw up some real discussions and challenges. A very stimulating day. Learnt new tricks, a huge time saver for myself and design team.

    Talking Tables
    August 2025
  • Our trainer was very helpful and understanding - I found the course very helpful, especially all the short cuts. Great experience and great teacher.

    Louise B
    August 2025
  • Attended a two day basic Premier Pro course with Transmedia. It took my self-taught editing skills to another level altogether. A total must for anyone wanting to fine tune their basic skills.

    Siri B
    August 2025
  • Fantastic service and personable team.

    Sean D
    August 2025
  • Yesterday's training was fantastic. We learned quite few new things and useful tricks! The team found it incredibly valuable and was very pleased with the session overall. Thank you so much!

    Acteon Communications
    September 2025
  • I wish all training courses were run this well!

    RPS Design
    August 2025
  • Great delivery, was kept engaged the whole day.

    Ogilvy
    August 2025
  • Our trainer was engaging and delivered the content well. It provoked a lot of discussion and was really good food for thought on how we do things as a company.

    Dermalogica
    August 2025
  • Tutor was excellent - fantastic course!

    Make Architects
    August 2025
  • The training was awesome! My tutor was very professional and fun. I really enjoyed the two sessions. Thank you very much!

    CTBTO
    October 2025
  • The trainer took us through the course at a good pace and tailored it to the type of content we deal with at work. He had great examples and explained the concepts really well. Very enjoyable! Thanks.

    Microbiology Society
    September 2025
  • I attended an excellent course on InDesign - it was engaging, informative and very useful. Completely recommend.

    Somerville College, Oxford University
    August 2025
  • Overall very good. Trainer engaging and very knowledgeable; willing to go off-script with code reviews and custom examples.

    Houses of Parliament
    August 2025
  • The training session was great - I have heard really great feedback from the team and they are really excited to get started using Figma! Thanks very much.

    Oyster Design
    August 2025
  • I found the training extremely useful! Our trainer was brilliant. She gave me lots of advice and tips that I will act upon to improve what we're doing. We're currently looking at other courses to do!

    Lincolnshire Police
    August 2025
  • A hugely valuable session last Friday. Our combined knowledge threw up some real discussions and challenges. A very stimulating day. Learnt new tricks, a huge time saver for myself and design team.

    Talking Tables
    August 2025
  • Our trainer was very helpful and understanding - I found the course very helpful, especially all the short cuts. Great experience and great teacher.

    Louise B
    August 2025
  • Attended a two day basic Premier Pro course with Transmedia. It took my self-taught editing skills to another level altogether. A total must for anyone wanting to fine tune their basic skills.

    Siri B
    August 2025
  • Fantastic service and personable team.

    Sean D
    August 2025
  • Yesterday's training was fantastic. We learned quite few new things and useful tricks! The team found it incredibly valuable and was very pleased with the session overall. Thank you so much!

    Acteon Communications
    September 2025

This Cinema 4D Introduction course includes

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  • 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
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Course Dates


Date Location Price (ex VAT)  
Mon 26 - Tue 27 Jan 2026 Live Online £695
Mon 23 - Tue 24 Feb 2026 London £695
Mon 23 - Tue 24 Mar 2026 Live Online £695
Mon 27 - Tue 28 Apr 2026 London £695
Tue 26 - Wed 27 May 2026 Live Online £695
Mon 22 - Tue 23 Jun 2026 London £695
Mon 27 - Tue 28 Jul 2026 Live Online £695
Mon 24 - Tue 25 Aug 2026 London £695
Mon 28 - Tue 29 Sep 2026 Live Online £695
Mon 26 - Tue 27 Oct 2026 London £695
Mon 23 - Tue 24 Nov 2026 Live Online £695
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Google Reviews

This course was wonderful. I can't wait to get back to work to start editing videos. I know it's going to make such a difference to the quality of our output.

Financial Ombudsman Service
August 2025

Course Outline for Cinema 4D Introduction

Introduction to Cinema 4D

  • The Cinema 4D interface
  • Understanding the 3D World
  • Navigating around the Object views

Modelling

  • Creating and manipulating objects
  • Creating and understanding splines
  • Modelling a camera
  • Modelling a speaker
  • Modelling a character
  • Cloning objects
  • Polygon modelling tools
  • Extruding and stylising 3D text

Deformers

  • Applying deformers
  • Bending and twisting
  • Exploding objects
  • Melting objects

Working with materials

  • Applying materials to an object
  • Changing the colour and texture
  • Creating reflections and transparency
  • Add noise and gradients
  • Using the new material library

Creating a scene

  • Adding a floor object
  • Adding a physical sky
  • Setting up the camera
  • Using preset scenes

Lighting

  • Types of lights
  • Types of shadows
  • A three point lighting set-up
  • Light textures and projections
  • Global illumination
  • Ambient occlusion

Animation

  • Animation essentials
  • Working with Keyframes
  • Animating simple objects
  • Refining animation
  • Animating text
  • Creating an animation path for your object
  • Previewing animation

Introduction to MoGraph

  • Creating MoText
  • Using Cloners

Rendering/Exporting

  • Rendering settings
  • Rendering for print
  • Rendering for video
  • Rendering with Alpha Channels
  • Exporting to different formats (MOV, Image sequences, DPX)
  • Exporting for After Effects
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FAQs about the Cinema 4D Introduction course

Is this Cinema 4D Introduction course suitable for me?

This course is designed for people who are new to Cinema 4D or have been using Cinema 4D for a while but have never had formal training or who would like to learn best practice in Cinema 4D. If you are have any questions about whether the course could meet your needs, please speak to our customer service team, who will be delighted to advise you.

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

Our Cinema 4D Introduction 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 Introduction 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 Introduction course?

Yes, you'll receive a certificate of completion from Transmedia, demonstrating your knowledge and attendance on our Cinema 4D Introduction 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 Introduction course?

For private classes in Cinema 4D Introduction, 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 Introduction course?

We offer ongoing support to our Cinema 4D Introduction 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 Introduction — 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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