Loop Animation with Cinema 4D
A course by Fabricio Lima , visual artist and director
Learn how to transform basic geometric shapes into energetic and creative animations using Cinema 4D and MoGraph tools
Learn how to transform basic geometric shapes into energetic and creative animations using Cinema 4D and MoGraph tools
Any object, despite its simplicity, can be turned into an eye-catching and energetic animation. Join visual artist and director Fabrício Lima, who has worked with big-name brands like Citröen, Cirque du Soleil, and Heineken, and discover how to bring basic geometric shapes to life as complex animations and creatively express your personality.
In this course, learn how to loop animations with primitive objects using tools in Cinema 4D. Work with a variety of techniques to create short, animated loops centered around different shapes such as cubes, pyramids, and spheres. Fabrício also gives you some practical insights into art direction and how to export your project.
What will you learn in this online course?
12 lessons & 11 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (26)
- 647 students
- 12 lessons (2h 5m)
- 11 additional resources (3 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Portuguese
- Portuguese · Spanish · English · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe After Effects
Cinema 4D
Redshift RenderWhat is this course's project?
Create five- to ten-second animated loops in an mp4 format using objects and effects created in Cinema 4D.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Anyone interested in the world of animation who wants to learn how to use Cinema 4D to take their projects to the next level.
Requirements and materials
Intermediate knowledge of Cinema 4D, Redshift or Octane, and After Effects are needed for this course.
As for materials, you need a license for Cinema 4D (version R21 or later) and an external renderer (Redshift, Octane, or similar GPU renderer) as well as access to After Effects.
New to Adobe After Effects? In that case, we recommend taking Domestika Basics courses to learn how to use the software: Introduction to After Effects.
Reviews
A course by Fabricio Lima
Fabrício Lima is a Brazilian visual artist and director who has been dedicated to creating animations, storytelling and 3D art for over 20 years. In addition to 3D, he also likes to animate with traditional methods such as frame by frame and stop motion.
He has worked for talented studios around the world, carrying out projects for brands such as Citröen, Cirque du Soleil, Heineken, Lego and others. In addition, in his spare time, Fabrício also illustrates and creates music videos for Brazilian artists and around the world.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Knowing the tool
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Project presentation
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Introduction to Cinema 4D
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Primitive Objects and MoGraph
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Concept development
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U3
Producing the animation
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Pyramid Animation
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Cube animation
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Other elements and final adjustments
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U4
Art direction, post-production and rendering
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Texturing, lighting and final setup
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Setting up the project for rendering
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Final composition in After Effects
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FP
Final project
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Loop Animation with Cinema 4D
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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satsirisingh
Exelente muy bien explicado
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neocesar
PlusMuy buen curso
Excelente profesor
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autiko21
PlusUn curso bastante practico para entender y comprender de una manera sencilla el MoGraph de Cinema4D
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valen_aalvarez
Muy bueno para arrancar con motion graphics!
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romulo.righifilho
Nota 8
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