3D Font Design with a Metallic Finish

A course by Dawlym Murillo Jaramillo , Graphic Designer Specializing in Lettering

Graphic Designer Specializing in Lettering. Cali, Colombia.
Joined July 2016

Learn three-dimensional modeling techniques in Cinema 4D to add a realistic and vibrant touch to your lettering

36 students
Audio: Spanish, English
Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch

Learn three-dimensional modeling techniques in Cinema 4D to add a realistic and vibrant touch to your lettering

Colors and finishes have enormous power to tell stories. In this online course, expert typography designer Dawlym Jaramillo will teach you how to give life and character to your letterings through Cinema 4D.

Throughout the units, you will learn how to design three-dimensional letters with metallic finishes. You will create three compositions with different modeling styles and discover all the tricks to achieve shiny and realistic lettering.

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What will you learn in this online course?

16 lessons & 27 downloads

Sketches
18 minutes, 38 seconds
Vectorization
10 minutes, 37 seconds
Cinema 4D Interface 1
12 minutes, 17 seconds
Typography modeling
17 minutes, 40 seconds
Render of the first project
17 minutes, 47 seconds
Final touches
12 minutes, 41 seconds
  • 36 students
  • 16 lessons (3h 22m)
  • 27 additional resources (11 files)
  • Online and at your own pace
  • Available on the app
  • Audio: Spanish, English
  • Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
  • Unlimited access forever

What is this course's project?

You will create three letterings in Cinema 4D, using three different styles of modeling with a metallic finish.

Who is this online course for?

For design or illustration professionals, lovers of letters and anyone who wants to get started in the world of three-dimensional letters.

Requirements and materials

You will not need to have any prior knowledge of lettering or typography to take this course.

As for materials, you will use a computer with Adobe Illustrator, Cinema 4D and, optionally, Photoshop or some image editing program installed, as well as paper and pencil.


Dawlym Murillo Jaramillo

Teacher Plus
Graphic Designer Specializing in Lettering

Originally from Colombia, Dawlym Jaramillo is a graphic designer specializing in lettering. With more than 9 years of experience in the field, he has applied his letters to product packaging, single covers for artists, and branding projects.

In addition, he has been selected for two consecutive years to showcase his work in the book Typism, which brings together the best calligraphy and typography in the world.


Content

  • U1

    Introduction

    • Presentation
    • Influences
  • U2

    From history to sketch

    • History and evolution of typography
    • References
    • Sketches
    • Vectorization
  • U3

    Let's get to work

    • Cinema 4D Interface 1
    • Cinema 4D 2 interface
    • Lettering modeling with liquid finish 1
    • Lettering modeling with liquid finish 2
    • Metallic wavy lettering modeling
    • Typography modeling
  • U4

    Final details

    • Render of the first project
    • Render of the second project
    • Render of the third project
    • Final touches
  • FP

    Final project

    • Make 3D fonts with a metallic finish

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3D Font Design with a Metallic Finish. 3D, and Animation course by Dawlym Murillo Jaramillo

3D Font Design with a Metallic Finish

A course by Dawlym Murillo Jaramillo
Graphic Designer Specializing in Lettering. Cali, Colombia.
Joined July 2016
  • 36 students