CINEMA How-To Videos & Articles

Follow these cinema tutorials to learn all about cinema with WonderHowTo's collection of free how to videos, like Model a Ducati rear tire in Cinema 4D, Use Thinking Particles in Cinema 4D, and Create a 3D logo with Cinema 4D.

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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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Curated 1 year ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 1
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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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Curated 4 weeks ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
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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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Curated 1 year ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 1
Views 5,870

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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Curated 2 years ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
Views 1,406

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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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 0
Views 4,037

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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Curated 2 years ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 1,339

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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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 0
Views 4,223

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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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 3,310

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

B+ 20:02
Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 3,940

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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Curated 2 years ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 1
Views 2,360

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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Curated 2 years ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 2,823

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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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 1,925

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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Curated 2 years ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 2,276

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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Curated 2 years ago by cwiltz | Comments 0
Views 1,525

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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Curated 2 years ago by The Wonder Team | Comments 0
Views 1,253

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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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 1
Views 1,245

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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Curated 1 year ago by WonderDude Mike | Comments 0
Views 1,494

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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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 2,626

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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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 3,232

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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Curated 2 years ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 942

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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Curated 2 years ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 1,956

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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Curated 2 years ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 1,437

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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Curated 2 years ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 665

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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Curated 2 years ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 1
Views 1,346

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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Curated 2 years ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 4,833

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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Curated 2 years ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 628

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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Curated 1 year ago by MeGustaLasOlas | Comments 0
Views 1,239

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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Curated 1 year ago by MeGustaLasOlas | Comments 0
Views 3,262

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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Curated 1 year ago by MeGustaLasOlas | Comments 0
Views 1,564

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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Curated 1 year ago by ExpertVillage | Comments 0
Views 1,004

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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Curated 2 years ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 719

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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Curated 2 years ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 688

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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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 1
Views 2,066

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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Views 654

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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Curated 2 years ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 1,548

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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Curated 2 years ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 3
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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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Curated 2 years ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 734

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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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
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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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Curated 2 years ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 1,100

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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Curated 1 year ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 1,465

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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Curated 2 years ago by Pigeonchicken | Comments 0
Views 2,772

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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Views 1,561

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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Views 457

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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Views 3,088

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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Views 738

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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Views 1,888

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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Views 2,489

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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Views 741

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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New Super Hybrid Kicks Tesla Motors' Butt

Capstone's CMT-380 stealth looking prototype can hit 150mph, compared to Tesla's 125. Tesla better step it up. Says Engadget: "Rather than mixing batteries and a conventional engine, this whip ...

Super Robot Has Powers of Levitation

This robot hasn't levitated any humans yet (especially not pictured Days of Our Lives star Deidre Hall), but it looks like the sky may be the limit with the Robo-Air Jet System. Developed by Aaron ...

Smoke Bombs Make Beautiful Art

What is it about the infamous colored smoke bomb that is so deeply satisfying, so beautiful? Well, first there's an explosion (always fun), which then yields beautiful billowing clouds of saturated ...

$44K Street Legal Wooden SuperCar

Beautifully constructed wooden SuperCar Maniwa manufactured by Sada-Kenbi. The wooden Japanese car goes for $44,000. Wow. That's a lot for a toy. However, this baby is street legal and can go up to ...

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