Environment Building in Cinema 4D and Octane
A course by Nina Marie , 3D Generalist and Retoucher
Design stunning imaginary worlds with World Creator, Cinema 4D, Octane, and Photoshop. Elevate your portfolio with immersive environments.
Design stunning imaginary worlds with World Creator, Cinema 4D, Octane, and Photoshop. Elevate your portfolio with immersive environments.
Discover how to bring your ideas to life by creating stunning 3D landscapes with Nina Marie, an expert in crafting digital worlds that look like they could be real. She’ll guide you every step of the way, from finding the right inspiration to building a fully realized environment in Cinema 4D.
You’ll learn to master key tools like World Creator and Octane to model, texture, and add realism to your landscapes. Throughout the process, you’ll see how small details like lighting and fog can transform your scene into a masterpiece worth showcasing.
By the end, you’ll have a complete workflow that takes an initial idea and turns it into a powerful final image. With Nina, you’re not just creating landscapes—you’re building visual stories that leave a lasting impression.
What will you learn in this online course?
21 lessons & 17 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (3)
- 192 students
- 21 lessons (4h 42m)
- 17 additional resources (0 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Intermediate
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe Photoshop
Cinema 4D
OctaneRender
Substance Painter
ZBrushWhat is this course's project?
The project involves creating a realistic 3D landscape from concept to final render. You’ll use tools like World Creator, Cinema 4D, and Octane to build a complete virtual environment, which you’ll then refine in Photoshop to perfect the details.
Who is this online course for?
This course is ideal for digital artists, 3D designers, and enthusiasts of virtual environment creation who want to enhance their skills in crafting realistic landscapes. It’s also perfect for those interested in exploring new modeling and rendering techniques using advanced tools like Cinema 4D and Octane.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of 3D modeling and familiarity with software like Cinema 4D are required.
It’s also recommended to have experience with Quixel Megascans and Photoshop to smoothly follow the texturing and final retouching process.
Reviews
A course by Nina Marie
Nina Marie Girod is a renowned 3D generalist and retoucher from New York, with over five years of experience in digital creation. She currently works as a Senior CGI Artist at a design agency in New York, where she has contributed to projects displayed in iconic locations like Times Square.
Specializing in full digital sceneries, product modeling, and creature sculpting, Nina has collaborated with well-known brands, bringing her unique vision and talent to life in visual form. Her focus on realism and visual storytelling has led her to create works that stand out not just for their technical quality, but for their ability to tell captivating stories.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Concept Phase
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Research, Inspiration, and Sketching
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Gathering Materials and Assets
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U3
Scene Creation
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World Creator 1
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World Creator 2
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Cinema 4D and Octane: Importing and Texturing 1
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Cinema 4D and Octane: Importing and Texturing 2
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Cinema 4D and Octane: Importing and Texturing 3
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Adding Assets to the Scene 1
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Adding Assets to the Scene 2
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Adding Assets to the Scene 3
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Adding Clouds and Extra Lighting to the Scene 1
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Adding Clouds and Extra Lighting to the Scene 2
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Preparing the Scene for Rendering 1
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Preparing the Scene for Rendering 2
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U4
Post Production
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Photoshop: Using Multipasses 1
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Photoshop: Using Multipasses 2
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Retouching 1
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Retouching 2
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Exporting: Web and Print
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FP
Final project
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Environment Building in Cinema 4D and Octane
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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.
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Adobe Photoshop
Cinema 4D
OctaneRender
Substance Painter
ZBrush
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