3D Modeling for Advertising with Cinema 4D and OctaneRender

A course by Yonito Tanu , Art Director and 3D Artist

Art Director and 3D Artist. Valencia, Spain.
Joined September 2017

Learn how to create visually stunning compositions in 3D to highlight a product's features

100% positive reviews (53)
1,354 students
Audio: English
English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn how to create visually stunning compositions in 3D to highlight a product's features

For advertisers, CGI and 3D modeling are often a cost-effective way to inject a visual wow factor into a campaign. By placing products in otherwise impossible settings, you can better highlight their features and convey their concept. Yonito Tanu is an expert at just that, having designed 3D advertising pieces for Pringles, Mahou, Red Bull, Absolut, and more.

In this course, learn the basics of 3D modeling. Discover shading, texturing, lighting, and rendering using Cinema 4D and OctaneRender. Finally, apply your knowledge to an advertising still life based on a unique theme proposed by Yonito.

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What will you learn in this online course?

25 lessons & 20 downloads

What Will We Do in This Course?
2 minutes, 17 seconds
Intro to Cinema 4D 1
16 minutes, 39 seconds
Intro to Cinema 4D 2
16 minutes, 14 seconds
Basic 3D Modelling
14 minutes, 18 seconds
Understanding OctaneRender 1
12 minutes, 14 seconds
Understanding OctaneRender 2
10 minutes, 11 seconds
  • 100% positive reviews (53)
  • 1,354 students
  • 25 lessons (4h 58m)
  • 20 additional resources (7 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: English
  • English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Create a 3D still life visual with a fictional product, based on a specific theme

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Anyone looking to venture into the 3D world for the first time.

Requirements and materials

No previous knowledge is needed to take this course.

Regarding materials, you’ll need a computer with the following software installed: Cinema 4D, OctaneRender, and Adobe Photoshop.


Reviews

1,354 Students
53 Reviews
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Yonito Tanu

A course by Yonito Tanu

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Art Director and 3D Artist

Yonito Tanu is an Indonesian art director and 3D artist based in Valencia, Spain. He has over ten years of experience working in the advertising and design world and is the founder of Hunky-dunky, a creative studio where his passion for blending surreal worlds and color is brought to life.

His style is characterized by its playful use of color, making his creations bright, joyful, and life-like, all within the surreal settings he imagines. His client list includes Bankia, Cruzcampo, Mahou, Mad Cool Festival, Absolut, Burger King, and others.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Introduction
    • Influences
    • What Will We Do in This Course?
  • U2

    Get to Know Your Tools

    • Intro to Cinema 4D 1
    • Intro to Cinema 4D 2
    • Basic 3D Modelling
    • Understanding OctaneRender 1
    • Understanding OctaneRender 2
    • Making a Fast Composition
    • Getting Inspired, Finding Concept and Sketching Your Idea
  • U3

    Let's Model

    • Starting With the Sketch
    • Organize the Project 1
    • Organize the Project 2
    • Modelling Objects 1
    • Modelling Objects 2
    • Modelling Objects 3
    • Modelling Objects 4
    • Modelling Objects 5
    • Modelling Objects 6
    • Modelling Objects 7
    • Modelling Objects 8
    • Render Setup and Lighting in Octane
    • Coloring the Models
  • U4

    The Final Touches

    • Rendering and Photoshop for Post-production
    • Tips and Tricks
  • FP

    Final project

    • 3D Modeling for Advertising with Cinema 4D and OctaneRender

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 3D Modeling for Advertising with Cinema 4D and OctaneRender. 3D, and Animation course by Yonito Tanu

3D Modeling for Advertising with Cinema 4D and OctaneRender

A course by Yonito Tanu
Art Director and 3D Artist. Valencia, Spain.
Joined September 2017
  • 100% positive reviews (53)
  • 1,354 students