Cinema 4D For After Effects Workshop

This two-day course aims to demystify Cinema 4D and introduce you to the workflows and best practices for using the Cineware plugin in After Effects.

In this course, you will learn how to use Cinema 4D Lite to create animations. You will start by learning how to model basic objects, splines, and materials and how to use reflections and work with parenting to create text extrusions and more complex objects.

You will also learn how to use your After Effects compositing skills to blend realistic 3D text objects. In addition, you will learn how to create 3D motion tracking in After Effects and work with the same data in Cinema 4D. 

This Adobe After Effects training is intended for experienced After Effects users who want to improve their 3D skills for motion graphics applications.

Outline

• Learn the best practices to create 3D objects for motion graphics applications in After Effects

• Explore After Effects and Cinema 4D Workflows

• Create shapes and splines to create custom objects

• Animate with the simplified timeline

• Incorporate compositing skills from After Effects

• Work with the Mograph menu and Effectors

• Apply Lights and Cameras

• Work with 3D Motion Tracking with the Cineware plugin

• Learn to manipulate project settings, render and quality settings

Materials

Along with this training, you will receive:

• Student courseware and class projects

• Cinema 4D Course Certificate

• Conversion tools bookmark

This training can also assist with the preparation of Adobe certification exams, including the Adobe Certified Professional credential.

Prerequisites

• After Effects Training: Essential Skills 1, or equivalent knowledge

• Previous 3D experience is helpful, but not required

 Skill Level: 2 Beyond Basics