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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.

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This Cinema 4D Introduction course includes

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Course Dates

   

Date Location Price (ex VAT)  
Thu 5 - Fri 6 Nov 2026 Live Online £595
Mon 7 - Tue 8 Dec 2026 London £645
Thu 21 - Fri 22 Jan 2027 Live Online £645
Wed 10 - Thu 11 Feb 2027 London £695
Mon 15 - Tue 16 Mar 2027 Live Online £695
Wed 21 - Thu 22 Apr 2027 London £695
Wed 12 - Thu 13 May 2027 Live Online £695
Tue 15 - Wed 16 Jun 2027 London £695

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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

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  • 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.

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