3D Illustration: From Modeling to Lighting

A course by Melvin Le Riboter , Art Director and 3D Artist

Art Director and 3D Artist. París, France.
Joined May 2021

Learn to create an original and colorful 3D styleframe with Cinema 4D, OctaneRender and After Effects

100% positive reviews (12)
587 students
Audio: French
French · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn to create an original and colorful 3D styleframe with Cinema 4D, OctaneRender and After Effects

In 3D artist Melvin le Riboter's artistic universe, light plays the starring role⁠; he captures it, intensifies it, and translates it into stunning imagery. His quirky world, full of vivid colors and realistic textures, is a magical combination of conceptual work and technical prowess.

In this Domestika course, learn to create a 3D styleframe from scratch using Cinema 4D and OctaneRender, fine-tuning the render in After Effects to produce a unique visual that's rich in light and texture.

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What will you learn in this online course?

20 lessons & 9 downloads

What is a styleframe?
3 minutes, 22 seconds
Style and graphic culture 1
11 minutes, 45 seconds
Style and graphic culture 2
10 minutes, 1 second
Mood board and concept
5 minutes, 29 seconds
Modeling in Cinema 4D 1
20 minutes, 0 seconds
Modeling in Cinema 4D 2
20 minutes, 4 seconds
  • 100% positive reviews (12)
  • 587 students
  • 20 lessons (3h 53m)
  • 9 additional resources (1 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: French
  • French · Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

Create a three-dimensional styleframe, from modeling to postproduction.

Projects by course students

Who is this online course for?

Anyone who is eager to discover the world of 3D.

Requirements and materials

You need basic knowledge of Cinema 4D, OctaneRender, and After Effects to take this course, as well as a computer with the programs installed on it.

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

587 Students
12 Reviews
100% Positive ratings

Melvin Le Riboter

A course by Melvin Le Riboter

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Art Director and 3D Artist

Since he was a child, Melvin Le Riboter has loved strong graphic universes, such as those of manga and Japanese anime. After studying art, he set up his own business, perfecting his 3D creation techniques and honing his visual style, which is a mix of graphic design, motion design, and animation.

He is an accomplished artist and art director, working with prestigious clients and teaching in art schools in Paris. He has collaborated with the likes of Adult Swim, Chanel, Armani, Lexus, Devialet, and the magazine Étapes.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • My sources of inspiration
  • U2

    Understand the 3D styleframe

    • What is a styleframe?
    • Style and graphic culture 1
    • Style and graphic culture 2
    • Mood board and concept
  • U3

    Create a 3D styleframe

    • Modeling in Cinema 4D 1
    • Modeling in Cinema 4D 2
    • Modeling in Cinema 4D 3
    • Modeling in Cinema 4D 4
    • Modeling in Cinema 4D 5
    • Modeling in Cinema 4D 6
    • Octane Render: Light 1
    • Octane Render: Light 2
    • Octane Render: textures 1
    • Octane Render: textures 2
    • Octane Render: render settings
    • Post-production in After Effects
  • U4

    Share your work

    • Publishing online
    • Marketing
  • FP

    Final project

    • 3D illustration: from modeling to lighting

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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.

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3D Illustration: From Modeling to Lighting. 3D, and Animation course by Melvin Le Riboter

3D Illustration: From Modeling to Lighting

A course by Melvin Le Riboter
Art Director and 3D Artist. París, France.
Joined May 2021
  • 100% positive reviews (12)
  • 587 students