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How to model a Ducati rear tire in Cinema 4D

Model a Ducati rear tire in Cinema 4D

In this tutorial, you will learn how to model a Ducati rear tire using Cinema 4D. We're sure the same principles will apply to any ...more

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How to use Thinking Particles in Cinema 4D

Use Thinking Particles in Cinema 4D

Learn how to use Thinking Particles in Cinema 4D. Working with these programs could be pretty complicated if you're not sure what you're ...more

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How to create a 3D logo with Cinema 4D

Create a 3D logo with Cinema 4D

Learn how to create a rotating 3d logo in Cinema 4D and see how to insert it in your videos. The example in this tutorial uses a You Tube ...more

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How to create basic lighting in CINEMA 4D 9.5

Create basic lighting in CINEMA 4D 9.5

Lighting is a must for any 3D scene. This tutorial shows you how to set up basic lighting in CINEMA 4D version 9.5 using color, type of ...more

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How to model an exploded heart shape in Cinema 4D

Model an exploded heart shape in Cinema 4D

Check out this cool video tutorial on how to make an odd looking exploding heart in Maxon's Cinema 4D. This demonstrates how easy it is to ...more

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How to capture a moving subject using a camera in CINEMA 4D

Capture a moving subject using a camera in CINEMA 4D

If you have a moving subject, you're going to need to know how to set ...more

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How to create 3D objects from vector images in Cinema 4D

Create 3D objects from vector images in Cinema 4D

Learn how to use Maxon CINEMA 4D R10 - along with Adobe Photoshop and ...more

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How to work with sound in CINEMA 4D's MoGraph

Work with sound in CINEMA 4D's MoGraph

Mylenium goes over working with sound in MoGraph in CINEMA 4D. He explores techniques and tricks that will allow you to tie in sound with ...more

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How to create super text in Cinema 4D

Create super text in Cinema 4D

In this tutorial; it has a 3D, vanishing point, perspective look to it. It's similar but not quite what Superman uses. This tutorial is for ...more

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How to create surface caustics in CINEMA 4D

Create surface caustics in CINEMA 4D

In this tutorial see how to use MAXON CINEMA 4D to create light reflecting and refracting off of objects. In this example you'll create a ...more

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How to use a QuickTime movie as a texture in CINEMA 4D

Use a QuickTime movie as a texture in CINEMA 4D

The title pretty much says it all. This video is going to show you ...more

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How to use effectors in MoGraph for CINEMA 4D

Use effectors in MoGraph for CINEMA 4D

In the first part of this two-part tutorial on using effectors in MoGraph for CINEMA 4D, Mylenium goes over the general features and ...more

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How to use still images on planes in CINEMA 4D

Use still images on planes in CINEMA 4D

This tutorial explains how to apply still images to planes in CINEMA 4D. This can be useful for textures, animations with 2D and 3D ...more

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How to use the basic toolset in CINEMA 4D

Use the basic toolset in CINEMA 4D

A beginner's introduction to CINEMA 4D. Learn how to use the basic tool set in Maxon CINEMA 4D R10 for a variety of purposes including ...more

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How to add MoGraph module presets in CINEMA 4D

Add MoGraph module presets in CINEMA 4D

This tutorial includes a download for a ton of MoGraph Module presets. Some of these presets for CINEMA 4D 9.5 include text animation ...more

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How to model an iPod in Cinema 4D

Model an iPod in Cinema 4D

Check out this video tutorial on how to model your very own Apple iPod in Maxon's Cinema 4D. Why go out and buy one when you can make your ...more

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How to model a medical cell in Cinema 4D

Model a medical cell in Cinema 4D

In this software tutorial you will learn how to model a microscopic medical cell in Cinema 4D. This cell looks similar to a blood cell, but ...more

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How to model a speaker that reacts to sound in Cinema 4D

Model a speaker that reacts to sound in Cinema 4D

Here's a tutorial that shows how to model a speaker that reacts to a ...more

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How to recreate the iPod Nano commercial in MoGraph CINEMA 4D

Recreate the iPod Nano commercial in MoGraph CINEMA 4D

This video shows you how to recreate the iPod Nano commercial using ...more

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How to collect data in CINEMA 4D if you know After Effects

Collect data in CINEMA 4D if you know After Effects

This tutorial covers gathering up all of your data. In AE: Collect ...more

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How to correct Path Deformer LITE CINEMA 4D plugin "gotchas"

Correct Path Deformer LITE CINEMA 4D plugin "gotchas"

Renato Tarabella's popular CINEMA 4D plugin called "Path Deformer ...more

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How to create 3D barbed wire in CINEMA 4D

Create 3D barbed wire in CINEMA 4D

There are some very powerful tools in CINEMA 4D that you can use very quickly to create some 3D graphic elements. Once you start practicing ...more

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How to create a scene with diffuse lighting in CINEMA 4D

Create a scene with diffuse lighting in CINEMA 4D

It's always good to have a basic understanding of lighting when ...more

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How to create a Simpsons doughnut in CINEMA 4D

Create a Simpsons doughnut in CINEMA 4D

Who says you can only get Homer's favorite food in Springfield? In the first part of this tutorial, you'll learn how easy it is to make a ...more

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How to fake liquid in CINEMA 4D

Fake liquid in CINEMA 4D

In this CINEMA 4D tutorial, you'll learn a simple way to create some fake looking watery liquid stuff. An object, a spline and Path ...more

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How to incorporate and apply shaders in CINEMA 4D

Incorporate and apply shaders in CINEMA 4D

This three-part tutorial goes over how easy it is to incorporate and apply shaders within your 3D project in CINEMA 4D (release 9). The ...more

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How to create 3D smileys with Posemixer in CINEMA 4D

Create 3D smileys with Posemixer in CINEMA 4D

In this video tutorial you will learn to use Posemixer Tag in CINEMA ...more

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How to model a shampoo bottle in CINEMA 4D

Model a shampoo bottle in CINEMA 4D

There are many ways to recreate real-life objects in a 3D animation. In this five-part video tutorial you will learn to model a shampoo ...more

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How to make a person fall from the sky with CINEMA 4D

Make a person fall from the sky with CINEMA 4D

This video teaches you how to create a 3D scene where a person falls ...more

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How to light a night scene in Cinema 4D

Light a night scene in Cinema 4D

In this video series, our expert John Carstarphen will show you how to create boolean scripts, create the first light, streetlights, mood ...more

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How to set up a CINEMA 4D camera for dv ntsc rendering

Set up a CINEMA 4D camera for dv ntsc rendering

If you use CINEMA 4D and want to render to dv but don't know how ...more

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How to set up the After Effects' tilda hotkey in CINEMA 4D

Set up the After Effects' tilda hotkey in CINEMA 4D

This tutorial is for users familiar with After Effects 7 who want to ...more

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How to simulate a camera shake effect in Cinema 4D

Simulate a camera shake effect in Cinema 4D

This is a pretty simple tutorial in Cinema 4D. It shows you 2 ways to simulate camera shake, one of which involves Xpresso.

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How to use Chris Smith's flicker tool for CINEMA 4D

Use Chris Smith's flicker tool for CINEMA 4D

Chris Smith has provided several tools to use within MAXON's CINEMA 4D. The tools aren't really PLUGINS, but instead are a series of ...more

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How to use loops in CINEMA 4D if you know After Effects

Use loops in CINEMA 4D if you know After Effects

This tutorial covers looping techniques. Even intermediate After ...more

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How to use material tags to export CINEMA 4D text

Use material tags to export CINEMA 4D text

This two-part video is designed for people who are very familiar with CINEMA 4D. When you're using CINEMA 4D, you can setup channels for ...more

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How to use parenting in CINEMA 4D if you know After Effects

Use parenting in CINEMA 4D if you know After Effects

In CINEMA 4D you can "parent" objects in a manner similar to After ...more

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How to use the Cloner in MoGraph for CINEMA 4D

Use the Cloner in MoGraph for CINEMA 4D

n this article, Mylenium is providing insights into the basic principles of working with the Cloner tool in MoGraph for CINEMA 4D. He'll ...more

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How to use the hair module for CINEMA 4D

Use the hair module for CINEMA 4D

Maxon's CINEMA 4D allows users to add a module called HAIR, integrating custom hair control to 3D projects. However, sometimes users may ...more

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How to use the MoGraph text tool in CINEMA 4D

Use the MoGraph text tool in CINEMA 4D

In this tutorial, Mylenium shows you how to use the MoGraph text tool in CINEMA 4D. He shows how to use the text tool with cloners and ...more

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How to use the spline rail deformer in CINEMA 4D

Use the spline rail deformer in CINEMA 4D

This tutorial explains how to use the spline rail deformer, as well as the logic behind it, in CINEMA 4D. Be patient, it may seem technical ...more

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How to use the tracer tool in MoGraph for CINEMA 4D

Use the tracer tool in MoGraph for CINEMA 4D

This tutorial is an in-depth demonstration of the many ways you can use the tracer tool in MoGraph for CINEMA 4D. Mylenium is a bit hard to ...more

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How to create & save layouts in CINEMA 4D

Create & save layouts in CINEMA 4D

This tutorial will show you how to create and save layouts in CINEMA 4D. The process is similar to doing the same in After Effects 7.0 in ...more

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How to create a beachball material in CINEMA 4D

Create a beachball material in CINEMA 4D

This is a very basic gradient lesson that will allow you to create a simple beach ball texture using only one material in CINEMA 4D.

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How to create Illustrator type to import in to CINEMA 4D

Create Illustrator type to import in to CINEMA 4D

This tutorial shows you how to create type in Illustrator specifically ...more

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How to save incrementally in CINEMA 4D if you know AE

Save incrementally in CINEMA 4D if you know AE

In After Effects 6.5, Adobe introduced Incremental saves. Rather than ...more

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How to create reflective 3D text using CINEMA 4D

Create reflective 3D text using CINEMA 4D

The common word processors like Microsoft Word have limited functions in creating 3D text. Not quite the same with CINEMA 4D. Learn how to ...more

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How to create an exploding cube effect in CINEMA 4D

Create an exploding cube effect in CINEMA 4D

Have you ever wondered how to create an animated explosion scene? In this video tutorial you will learn how to create an exploding cube ...more

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How to create computer wallpaper using CINEMA 4D

Create computer wallpaper using CINEMA 4D

The terms "wallpaper" and "desktop picture" refer to an image used as a background on a computer screen, usually for the desktop of a ...more

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How to work with cloth in CINEMA 4D

Work with cloth in CINEMA 4D

This tutorial shows you how to learn some basics of using cloth textures and effects in Maxon CINEMA 4D R10.

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This holiday season, two lucky consumers will have the opportunity to purchase a robot twin, specially made by Japanese robotics firm Kokoro. Says Pink Tentacle, "Department store operator Sogo ...

Holiday HowTo: DIY Felt Ball Wreath

Fed up with your boring ol' traditional holiday wreath? Ditch the greenery and go extra festive this year with this felt ball wreath HowTo, courtesy of Norwegian craft blog Pickles. P.S. You'll need ...

Art Borne From the Barrel of a Gun

Incredible high speed photography, capturing bullets piercing objects (via Flickr user Alex Andrea Broderick). Previously, Speeding Bullet at 1,000,000 FPS.

Beautiful Animated Boxes Conducted by Drummer

You don't want to miss this animation. The overall concept -particularly the color, movement and sound- is beautiful. The piece is entitled "Box Animation, performed by Mike Edel, and created by ...

Real Life Plastic Green Army Man

Whether you're into cosplay or not, this life sized army "figurine" is awesome. The photo realistic plastic toy soldier was a contestant in a cosplay competition at Italy's Lucca Comics ...

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