Designing 3D neon signs with 4D and Octane Cinema
A course by Marco Segovia , Graphic Designer and Art Director
Dominate the 3D design with this course: create two style frames, one daytime and another night, highlighting lighting and textures.
Dominate the 3D design with this course: create two style frames, one daytime and another night, highlighting lighting and textures.
Discover the fascinating world of 3D neon sign design with Cinema 4D and Octane Render. Learn to create striking graphic pieces by combining aesthetic beauty with powerful messages. Immerse yourself in the creative process from ideation and inspiration gathering to mood board creation and material gathering. Using texturing and lighting techniques, you'll create realistic scenes that capture the essence of your concepts.
Throughout the process, you'll explore how to model neon sign structures, accurately light scenes, and apply textures that enhance their visual impact. Discover the secrets of post-production with Photoshop and After Effects to give your projects the final touch. Learn how to present your work on digital platforms and social media to maximize its visibility. This course gives you the tools to develop personal projects with a strong visual impact, blending creativity and technique in a three-dimensional environment.
What will you learn in this online course?
15 lessons & 16 downloads
- 21 students
- 15 lessons (2h 4m)
- 16 additional resources (6 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
Recommended software for this course
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Cinema 4D
OctaneRenderWhat is this course's project?
Students will create two neon sign graphic pieces using Cinema 4D and Octane Render. They will learn to conceptualize projects, create mood boards, model structures, apply textures, light scenes, and perform post-production in Photoshop and After Effects.
Who is this online course for?
This course is designed for creatives interested in 3D design and neon signage, ideal for graphic designers, visual artists, and modeling enthusiasts who want to explore new techniques and improve their skills in Cinema 4D and Octane Render.
Requirements and materials
No extensive prior knowledge is required, just a basic understanding of Cinema 4D, Illustrator, and Photoshop. You'll need a computer with access to these programs and Octane or Redshift rendering engines. A creative spirit and a willingness to experiment are essential.
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.
A course by Marco Segovia
Marco Segovia is a passionate graphic designer and art director originally from Portoviejo, Ecuador, currently based in Guayaquil. His interest in design began at age 12, motivated by the world of gaming, which led him to explore his creativity and develop a graphic identity for his team. He holds a degree in Graphic Design and specializes in art direction and 3D generalism, with a career that includes work in advertising agencies and as a freelancer. His ability to merge ideas into graphic worlds has been recognized on platforms such as Designboom, Abduzeedo, Domestika, and Inspirationgrid, and he has collaborated on projects with both national and international brands.
Marco's career is characterized by a balance between aesthetics and concept, allowing him to create projects with a strong visual impact. His focus on constant experimentation and the pursuit of new techniques has earned him awards at the LAD AWARDS and FRESH EUROPE. His personal work, including projects like "Birds," has been featured on platforms such as Behance and Ello. His philosophy of continuous improvement and his desire to communicate an authentic message have led him to become a leader in his field, inspiring others through his experience and knowledge.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Construction of the conceptual idea
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Search for the idea
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Moodboard and search for materials
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Lighting in Cinema 4D and OctaneRender
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U3
Asset development
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Base files
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Modeling in Cinema 4D 1
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Modeled in Cinema 4D 2
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Composition
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U4
Scene editing
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Lightning
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Textures 1
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Textures 2
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Document preparation
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U5
Final finishes
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Retouching and exporting in Photoshop
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Retouching and exporting in After Effects
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FP
Final project
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Neon sign design in Cinema 4D
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
PlusIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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Watch professionally produced courses
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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.
You can redeem the course you received by accessing the redeeming page and entering your gift code.
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Cinema 4D
OctaneRender