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Modélisation 3D

Introduction à la modélisation 3D dans C4D

Learn the basics of 3D modeling so you can create whatever you can dream up

Geoff DeVries Taught by Geoff DeVries

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  • 48 lessons
  • 8h 3m runtime
  • 36 assets included
  • EN closed captions
  • ES subtitles
  • C4D

Overview

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This tutorial will teach you the concepts of 3D modeling so that your models can stand out in any shoot. You'll equip yourself with foundational knowledge and start designing custom ones today! The first step is building upon everyday objects like glasses bottles, which we'll cover here at length with every detail and asset you need.
How to model in CGI and Cinema 3D. PRO EDU Tutorials

APPRENEZ À CONSTRUIRE DES ACCESSOIRES 3D

Nous terminons le didacticiel avec la conception de la boîte afin que votre produit commercial pour une entreprise soit terminé. Vous comprendrez comment créer deux produits très différents qui s'unissent pour compléter votre prise de vue de produit de photographie commerciale pour cette compagnie des eaux.
CGI Modeling in Cinema 4D with Geoff Devries PRO EDU 3D tutorial UV mapping in Photoshop
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What you’ll learn

  1. 01 Work a modeller's workspace and the UV edit layout
  2. 02 Model a bottle with extrude, loop cut and edge dissolve
  3. 03 Build a cap using symmetry, cloners and spline wrap
  4. 04 Add holding edges and subdivision surface correctly
  5. 05 Unwrap, pack and export UVs for texturing in Photoshop

Curriculum

48 lessons · 8h 3m·5 chapters

01 Trailers 1 lessons · 1m
  1. 01 Intro To 3D Modeling Trailer 1m

    In this tutorial, you can watch an expert 3D modeler, Geoff Devries, explaining the details of 3D modeling to create stunning images.

02 1 - Introduction 5 lessons · 31m
  1. 01 Introduction To A Modelers Workspace 2m

    Opening up C4D for the first time and switching over into the Model workspace via the drop-down. Watch & learn best 3D modeling practices.

  2. 02 A Few Modeling Tools & Their Uses 11m

    A review and usage of modeling tools found in Cinema 4D. Watch the tutorial to learn best 3D modeling practices.

  3. 03 The C4D BP - UV Edit Workspace 4m

    Get concise information about the "BP - UV Edit" Workspace in Cinema 4D from the professional in this tutorial.

  4. 04 UV Unwrapping Tools & Their Functions 10m

    Geoff will help you unwrap the UV tools and explain how they work. To understand everything from him easily, watch through to the end.

  5. 05 The Project Resources And Assignment 4m

    Watch the tutorial to uncover the assignment and the resources with the professional Geoff Devries in this video.

03 2 - Modeling The Bottle 10 lessons · 1h 25m
  1. 01 Configuring Viewports For Reference Images 7m

    Now that you know the project and the assets we will use, import our first image into C4D as a backdrop item so we can model on top of it.

  2. 02 Creating The Basic Form With Extrude And Loop Cut 13m

    Watch this tutorial as our expert Geoff starts to take on the object’s basic form using extrude and loop cuts.

  3. 03 Creating Thickness With Extrude 10m

    Geoff continues to work with the extrude tool to add thickness to the object. Watch & learn best 3D modeling practices.

  4. 04 Cleaning Up The Model Using Edge Dissolve 8m

    Using edge dissolve Geoff forms the geometry to be more realistic for the form it is taking. Watch & learn best 3D modeling practices.

  5. 05 Adding Subdivision Surface 3m

    Using subdivision surface to smooth model. Learn how to add a subdivisoin surface. Watch & learn best 3D modeling practices.

  6. 06 Creating Holding Edges For Subdivision Surface With Loop Cut 15m

    Comprehend how to alter geometry using holding edges or loops by watching this tutorial by the professional Geoff DeVries.

  7. 07 Copying The Inner Bottle Geometry To Make Liquid 7m

    Choose the inner bottle shape and duplicate it into its mesh layer after adding holding edges, then use a Close Polygon Hole to close.

  8. 08 UV Unwrapping The Bottle 13m

    Witness holding edges inserted, selecting the inner bottle geometry & copying it into its own mesh layer. Learn best 3D modeling practices.

  9. 09 UV Island Packing And Organization 5m

    Learn how pack the UVs in preparation for texturing. Watch the tutorial & learn best 3D modeling in C4D practices.

  10. 10 Exporting UVs For Photoshop 5m

    Find out about outline polygons technique, which makes it possible to see mesh clearly for exact placement. Know how to bake UV texture.

04 3 - Modeling The Cap 13 lessons · 2h 8m
  1. 01 Creating The First Cap Segment Using Symmetry - Math With Edges 27m

    Watch the tutorial to understand how maths can help you with CGI modeling. Stay tuned for interesting CGI modeling tutorial.

  2. 02 Creating An Array Using A Cloner And Connect Object 10m

    Understand scene organization, connect & cloner objects for creating multiple instances of singular object. Watch & learn more.

  3. 03 Using A Spline Wrap To Bend The Cap Border 8m

    Watch & learn as Geoff demonstrates how to use a spline wrap to bend the cap border of a Cinema 4D object in this tutorial.

  4. 04 Forming The Border Using A Taper Object 10m

    Adjust the cap border’s taper to suit the bottle properly by comparing it to our bottle model while using an item with a taper.

  5. 05 Readjusting And Tweaking The Border Geometry 7m

    Watch Geoff readjust and tweak the border geometry in this video. Learn valuable tips from his process and make your workflow efficient.

  6. 06 Creating The Top Of The Cap - Math With Edges 9m

    Learn how to create a plane with 42 edges on the width and height that fits the cap hole in this video from a professional.

  7. 07 Welding In The Top Of The Cap 12m

    Using Stitch and Sew select the matching edges to weld the top. Watch & learn best 3D modeling practices from Geoff DeVries.

  8. 08 Adding Thickness Using Cloth Surface 3m

    Learn how to add and inspect subdivision surface to maintain form. Watch the tutorial to learn best 3D modeling practices.

  9. 09 Adding Subdivision Surface 5m

    In this tutorial, learn how to add subdivision surface to the cap to hold the form. Watch & learn the best 3D modeling practices.

  10. 10 Creating Holding Edges For Subdivision Surface Using Bevel 7m

    Using the bevel tool we will add edges around the bottom of cap to help hold its form. Watch the tutorial to learn nuances of bevel tool.

  11. 11 UV Unwrapping The Cap 17m

    Using pelt unwrapping to separate top and bottom surfaces, the projection map each one and relax. Watch the tutorial for more information.

  12. 12 UV Island Packing And Organization 7m

    Taking our two islands moving one out of 0,1 space and centering the other for texture placement. Learn the best 3D modeling practices.

  13. 13 Exporting UVs For Photoshop 7m

    Learn about exporting UVs for proper use in photoshop post-production. Watch & learn the best 3D modeling practices.

05 4 - Modeling The Bottle Packaging 19 lessons · 3h 58m
  1. 01 Configuring Viewports For Reference Images 9m

    Loading trimmed reference images & sizing them using a cube primitive the size of our product. Watch & learn best 3D modeling practices.

  2. 02 Creating Basic Form Of The Body Using Symmetry 8m

    Watch the tutorial to understand how to create basic form of body using symmetry and cube primitive in Cinema 4D.

  3. 03 Creating Basic Form Of The Handle Using Symmetry 25m

    Watch Geoff DeVries’ tutorial to see how to use symmetry to build simple handle forms. Watch and learn more about 3D modelling.

  4. 04 Creating Basic Form Of The Bottle Divider Using Symmetry 8m

    To reflect and weld the form, learn to add symmetry at the last end. Learn the greatest 3D modeling techniques by following Geoff.

  5. 05 Creating Basic Form Of The Bottom Of The Packaging Using Symmetry 6m

    Plane primitives create the bottom of the packaging. Extrude creates the and ties together. Watch the tutorial & learn how.

  6. 06 Adding The Carry Handle Opening Using Line Cut 21m

    Watch this video as the expert tries to incorporate the opening for fingers present in the handle area of the carry package in real life.

  7. 07 Adding Thickness Using Extrude 18m

    Understand from the expert in this video how to add thickness to the portions we’ve already built using extrude.

  8. 08 UV Unwrapping The Body 16m

    Learn projection mapping, pelt mapping, welding, and aligning UV islands to unwrap and create UVs. Watch the tutorial to learn more.

  9. 09 UV Unwrapping The Handle 12m

    A quick technique to separate a piece of UV and put it together as needed is to use UV projection and a welding tool.

  10. 10 UV Unwrapping The Bottle Divider 15m

    Projection mapping is used to unwrap, while weld relaxes UV islands. Watch the tutorial for more 3D modelling practices.

  11. 11 UV Unwrapping The Bottom 6m

    Watch UV unwrapping the bottom tutorial to observe how to deal with the problems arising with UVs and make the process less painful.

  12. 12 Adding Subdivision Surface 5m

    Watch the tutorial to witness the best CGI modeling practices for a great image. Learn how to add a subdivision surface.

  13. 13 Creating Holding Edges For Subdivision Surface Using Loop Cut and Bevel 42m

    We’re doing this a little backwards because traditionally we’d add holding edges first, then unwrap our model.

  14. 14 Merging Symmetry Objects 4m

    The use of loop cuts and holding edges help merge the symmetry of the model. Watch the tutorial & learn about 3D modeling.

  15. 15 Fixing Mirrored UVs 15m

    After merging our Symmetry objects, in this video, we now have UVs that are backward on half of our model and overlap.

  16. 16 Making And Applying A Material To Check UV Scale 4m

    When packing UVs, you may want to be able to manually manipulate a texture on your model so you can see the scale of all of your UV islands.

  17. 17 UV Island Packing And Organization 16m

    Now that our UVs have been completed & our material has been applied, we’ll pack them in a way that allows easy texturing. Watch & find out.

  18. 18 Exporting UVs For Photoshop 6m

    Filling UVs with color, baking, and exporting the UV texture for Photoshop. Watch the tutorial & learn about 3D modeling.

  19. 19 Tutorial Outro 1m

    To become an expert at C4D 3D modeling, practice consistently. For greatest results, incorporate all the techniques into your process.

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Geoff DeVries

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Geoff DeVries

Senior 3D Modeler

Geoff DeVries is a senior 3D modeler who plays a critical role in the CGI pipeline. In his PRO EDU course he introduces the ideas and concepts of modeling in Cinema 4D.

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