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Introduction à CGI : Cinema 4D + Octane
Learn the software that is changing the entire photography industry
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94 lessons
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16h 43m runtime
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94 assets included
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EN closed captions
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ES subtitles
- Cinema 4D
- Octane
Overview
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2:22What you’ll learn
- 01 Navigate Cinema 4D, its object manager and project settings
- 02 Model with splines, generators, deformers and edge flow
- 03 Unwrap, relax and pack UVs at the correct scale
- 04 Light in Octane with area, HDRI, daylight and IES sources
- 05 Build metal, plastic, wood, fabric and glass materials from nodes
Curriculum
94 lessons · 16h 46m·14 chapters
01 Trailers
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01
CGI For Photographers Trailer
4m
The photographer should look for a solution to the CGI problem that is destroying industries. Find out what Dustin has to share with you.
02 1 - C4D Modeling Fundamentals
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Welcome To Cinema 4D
5m
Watch the tutorial to catch an overview & understand the cinema 4D program layout with the professional CGI artist, Dustin Valkema.
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02
Cinema 4D Preferences
5m
Cinema 4D offers a wide range of preferences. In this tutorial, Dustin has come up with a few chosen preferences.
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03
The Basics Of Project Settings
4m
In this tutorial, you will learn about Project Settings in Cinema 4D effortlessly from the expert Dustin Valkema.
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04
Navigating 3D Space
6m
With this video, plunge into the 3D viewport and understand how to maneuver this area to work most effectively.
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05
Orthographic And Perspective viewports
4m
Check out how different perspectives can be used to view the workspace in flat and three-dimensional spaces from Dustin
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06
Creating Primitive Objects
8m
Learn how to create primitive objects in Cinema 4D from Dustin. He starts by defining primitive objects and their purpose.
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07
Viewport Shading Mode
8m
In this video, Dustin will help to walk you through the different display options of the object in the scene in the viewport.
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08
Attributes Manager
8m
The attributes of an object can be modified using this lesson. Learn from Dustin how to make float sliders as well.
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09
Moving Objects In 3D Space
12m
The capacity to move, rotate, and scale in 3D spaces using hotkeys is demonstrated by Dustin Valkema in this tutorial.
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10
Selecting Objects
5m
In this episode, we look at how to select objects in Cinema 4D. You may find it boring, but it’s important to understand!
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Object Manager
4m
Discover the ins and outs of the object management by following Dustin Valkema. Watch the tutorial to learn more!
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Object Manager & Parent Child Relationships
6m
Watch the video where Dustin uses examples from the actual world to describe the parent-child relationship inside the object manager.
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13
Object Manager Visibility & Tag Basics
15m
Watch the tutorial to learn about the object manager, visibility and tag basics. Take your CGI to the next level.
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Customizing And Saving Your Workspace Layout
8m
To help you work more quickly and effectively, Dustin Valkema will go over strategies for customising your C4D workflow and workspace.
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Cinema 4D Render Settings Basics
2m
Dustin Valkema will walk you through Frame Range, file resolution options, and how to save and load render settings.
03 2 - Splines & Generators
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Intro To Spline Basics
6m
Welcome to the Introduction to Spline basics. Dustin presents Splines and defines what they are. Watch the tutorial to learn more.
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Intro to Spline Generators
14m
Dustin Valkema discusses a few objects in this tutorial that we can utilise to create 3D objects from splines.
04 3 - Powerful Generators
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Welcome to Generators
17m
Watch & learn the best CGI retouching pratices from the expert CGI artist, Dustin Valkema. Learn how to alter PRO EDU logo in 3D space.
05 4 - Deformer Basics
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Welcome to Deformer Basics
13m
Learn about deformers and essential tools used to distort 3D objects. Watch this video to learn how to create your stack.
06 5 - Modeling: Concepts & Tools
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Welcome to Modeling Concepts and Tools
11m
View the tutorial by industry pro Dustin Valkema on modeling principles and tools. He thoroughly explains everything in the video.
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02
Selection Types
18m
Dustin discusses the choice of polygons in models. Models of larger scales are frequently constructed by connecting smaller models.
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03
Understanding Polygon Normals
9m
Check out Dustin and PRO EDU to begin to teach the limitless possibilities that can be achieved with 3D and polygon normals
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Making Primitive Objects Editable
12m
The expert CGI artist is here to teach you how to make primitive objects editable. Watch the tutorial and find out.
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05
Extrude Tool
5m
Extrude tool pushes points, edges, or polygons that have been selected. If no elements are chosen, the entire object will be extruded.
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06
Loop Path Cut
5m
In all three component modes, the Loop/Path Cut tool cuts polygon objects (Use Point, Use Edge, Use Polygon). Learn about loop path cut.
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07
Bevel Tool
7m
With Dustin Valkema, check out how to bevel tool you can create beautiful images of your client’s product lines
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08
Bridge Tool
10m
Check out Dustin Walkema, who will be presenting and shows you how to make the most of the Bridge function in this video.
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09
Topology and Edgeflow Basics
9m
Here in this video,Dustin will take you through the basics overview on the the concepts of topology in Cinema 4D.
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10
Holding Edges
7m
Learn about the concept of holding edges. Dustin will go through the importance of putting loops around edges that need to be rounded off.
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Center Axis Tool and Axis Modification Basics
6m
In this tutorial, Dustin Valkema will teach you the fundamentals of the Center Axis Tool and Axis Modification.
07 6 - Texture UV Basics
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Welcome to Texture UV Basics
7m
Dustin proposes the idea of the UV mapping model here. Learn the fundamentals and significance of UV mapping from him.
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UV Selections
7m
Dustin explains how to select various elements in the UV editor and locate them in your viewport model. Watch the tutorial & learn.
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UV Checker and Projection Types
13m
It’s time to learn about the UV checker and Projection types now with the expert Dustin Valkema in this tutorial.
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Relaxing UV’s and Stretching
5m
Here you will get an overview about mirring uvs, relax uv with cut edges, and the brush tool for painting textures.
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Packing UV Islands and What It Means
9m
Watch Dustin Valkema’s Packing UV Islands tutorial to get insightful information about it and improve your workflow.
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Why UV Scale Is So Important
11m
UVs are two-dimensional texture coordinates that correspond with the vertex information for your geometry. Learn to apply them
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UV Transformation Tool
12m
Most of the previous, separate UV tool’s features, including Move, Scale, Rotate, and horizontal and vertical distortion,
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Basic UV Tools
6m
Discover the basic UV tools Dustin Valkema frequently uses in the scene and learn how to use them properly from him.
08 7 - Intro To Octane Render
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Welcome to Octane Render
8m
This video tutorial will help to produce a finished product you can use for portfolio pieces or even sell with the help of Octane Render
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Octane Live Viewer Intro
9m
Introduction to Octane within Cinema 4D. Discover the best CGI techniques in Cinema 4D + Octane by following CGI artist Dustin Valkema.
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03
Area Lights and Target Area Lights
25m
In this video, we’ll show you how to set up lighting that can be used in various scenarios using some of CINEMA 4D’s lighting features.
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HDRI Enviornment Image Based Lighting
13m
Discover how Dustin circumvents the time-consuming process of setting up all the fancy area lights using Octane’s HDRI lighting system.
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Octane Daylight
8m
Learn how to build up octane sunshine in Cinema 4D to produce a realistic & colourful effect by using natural lighting scenarios
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IES Lights
7m
Dustin Valkema will assist you in learning about IES lighting’s function and how to use it properly in this tutorial.
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Octane Camera
19m
Learn how Octane Camera Basics and how Octane camera operates inside of Cinema, and what it is capable from Dustin Valkema.
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Octane Object Tag
7m
In this video, you will learn the basics and essential of octan tag and the entire process in this project-based tutorial.
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Light linking Basics
12m
In this tutorial, Dustin Valkema explains the Light Linking basics in detail. Watch to learn everything smoothly from him.
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Useful C4D tags for Cameras and Lights
8m
This section discusses some of the tags that work with Octane objects. It will assist you in removing any lighting-related issues
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Lighting and Camera Practice
17m
In this video,Dustin will walk you though how camera and lighting work together in cinema4d. Learn to prpare the scene
09 8 - Octane Settings Basics
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Info Channels Kernel
16m
Here Dustin walks through the Info Channels Kernel. Get the perfect knowledge and skills and apply them to their photography.
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PathTracing Kernel
23m
In this Dustin Valkema’s Path Tracing Kernel lesson, you will easily learn the specifics of path tracing from him.
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Direct Lighting Kernel
5m
The preview renders often employ the Direct Lighting Kernel. Learn to use it to your advantage to achieve your goals.
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PMC Kernel
12m
The PMC Kernel is a mutating unbiased custom kernel created exclusively for GPU rendering. Watch the tutorial & learn about PMC Kernel.
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Camera Imager Tab
4m
Observe the Camera Imager Tab tutorial by Dustin Valkema. Explore the camera imager tab with him to learn amazing things.
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Post Tab
3m
The post tab is briefly covered in this tutorial, along with how to use blooms to add lighting effects to surfaces.
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Settings Tab
5m
Dustin Valkema walks you through a few Octane Render settings to ensure you get the most out of the gear you employ.
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My Go-To Settings For Most Renders
5m
Observe the tutorial and discover what render settings the expert - Dustin Valkema, starts scenes with the most.
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Saving Your Octane Settings As A Preset
3m
In this video, Dustin Valkema will walk you through the octane settings. He will explain the Octane Settings’ Preset Menu.
10 9 - Basic Material Types In Octane
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We’ve Made It To Materials
4m
Dustin Valkema will teach you how to use Octane to use materials and node adjustments to their maximum potential.
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Texture Type Basics
11m
Here you will learn the nuances of the textures and materials, when working in Cinema, 4D is sometimes using them interchangeably
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03
The Key To Making Realistic 3D Materials
7m
You must follow the expert Dustin in this tutorial to learn what it takes to make your render appear realistic or photorealistic.
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04
Material Editor Vs Octane Node Editor
9m
Two methods for modifying your written documents are Material Editor and Node Editor. Learn about them from Dustin in this video.
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Octane Node Editor Introduction
15m
The Octane node editor is introduced by Dustin, who also goes over using the interface. Learn to use it for the maximum capability.
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Common Material Properties
28m
Dustin Valkema here demonstrates how to use the typical material properties available in the Octane Node Editor.
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07
Octane Diffuse Material
17m
In this video by Dustin Valkema, you can find everything about material diffuse and discover where he commonly employs it.
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Octane Glossy Material
13m
Here in this video, you will get to know the user interface for Glossy Material in Octane for Cinema 4D is depicted by Dustin.
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Octane Specular Material
14m
Watch Dustin Valkema’s instructional video on Specular Material. Learn what specular material can be used for from him.
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Octane Mix Material
16m
To create a single object out of two different materials, learn how to use Octane Mix material from Dustin in this video.
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Applying Materials To Objects
7m
This tutorial is covers basic understanding as to what the different material options do and how they work, how to create materials,
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Octane Live DB
8m
Dustin Valkema takes you through Octane’s Material library. Watch the tutorial and open that up and download various materials.
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Useful Node Editor Hotkeys To Remember
3m
The expert - Dustin Valkema, briefly summarises the important hotkeys to memorize for the node editor in this tutorial.
11 10 - Most Common Nodes
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Welcome To Nodes
4m
Discover the Nodes in this video and how to use them in the Node editor. Learn about the typical Nodes and daily workflow of, Dustin.
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Texture Nodes
12m
The nodes Dustin employs most frequently in his workflow are demonstrated in this video. Watch the full video to get crucial information.
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03
Transform And Projection Nodes
10m
Dustin regularly makes use of Transform and Projection Nodes. So watch the video to find out what fantastic information he offers you.
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04
Generator Nodes
20m
In this tutorial for Cinema 4D, Dustin introduces you to working with Nodes and creating your own assets within the Node environment.
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Map Nodes
17m
Here in this video you will learn the basics of maps in the Cinema 4D from Dustin Valkema using Map nodes in Octane Node editor.
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Displacement Nodes
10m
Here in this video, Dustin will walk you through the Displacement Octane node so that you can have clarity of the ideas.
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Emission Nodes
9m
In this detailed video, Dustin Valkema will help you learn to create lights from various objects with emission nodes
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End Chapter Outro
1m
Dustin Valkema will take you through the final wrapping video, he emphasizes key learning and how you can practice.
12 11 - Creating Materials
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Creating Our First Set Of Materials Together
1m
Let’s take a moment and practice making our first materials together! Be sure to download the course content if you haven’t done so already.
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Metal Materials
28m
This video involves developing and working with materials for a 3D chair model. To receive great advice from him, watch his entire process.
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03
Plastic Material
25m
In this tutorial Dustin will walk you though how you can create plastic textures, including a plastic chair texture in the cinema 4 D.
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Wood Material
27m
In this last video, you have learned about plastic material and now you will learn to turn the same material into wood.
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Fabric Material
22m
Welcome to the Creating Materials series’ instruction on fabric materials with renowned CGI artist Dustin Valkema.
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Glass Material
19m
Continuing our practice model with chair & glass material. Witness the best CGI modeling and practices from the expert Dustin Valkema.
13 12 - Intro To Octane Render Settings
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Welcome To Octane Render Settings Overview
7m
The final step in CGI process before importing image into Photoshop for post-processing is rendering. Learn the best retouching practices.
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Beauty Passes Overview
8m
Here in the Beauty Passes Overview, Dustin walks you though to enhance elements and, most importantly, save time when making tweaks.
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Lighting Passes Overview
5m
See how lighting passes can assist you in accurately using different lights by rendering them on different layers.
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Info Passes Overview
14m
Dustin discusses the use of info passes in the Octane section of the render settings. In post-production, info passes are crucial.
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Tip Creating A Clown Pass Using Octane Tag
2m
Watch the tutorial and learn about the clown pass from the expert CGI, Dustin Valkema. Learn how to create a clown pass.
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Setting Up Render Settings and Savings Presets
8m
Discover the benefits of making presets and how to do so quickly in this tutorial from the professional Dustin Valkema.
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CGI Final Thoughts
2m
Dustin will provide closing remarks and highlight the exam and practise in this video. Learn and practise, then.
14 13 - Bonus: 3D Walkthrough
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3D Objects Overview
1h 9m
The 3D CGI technology is capable of many wonders; learn about them from the expert-Dustin Valkema in this tutorial.
Before & after
Your instructor
Dustin Valkema
3D Artist & CGI Director
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