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Create a Low Poly Background Using Cinema 4D

2 Units - 9 video lessons

Introduction to Cinema 4D
In the course, I will take you through the step-by-step process of creating an abstract low poly background using cinema 4D and photoshop. I will take you through all the tools and skills necessary for this project.
01:14
Basics of Cinema 4D
This unit comprises a quick overview of cinema 4D and some of the significant features that will be used in class. You will learn how to create a cube, use the move tool, and create objects.
03:10
Creating a Plane
In this unit, you will learn how to create a plane and manipulate the plane by changing the width and height and making use of the brush option.
03:30
Adding Color
After creating and manipulating the plane, you can choose the color you want your background to be. I will take you through all it takes to add color or add material to your plane or object.
01:43
Creating 3D Objects
In this unit, you are going to learn how to create a 3D landscape for your background. You can always experiment and manipulate the landscape using the move, scale, and rotate tools.
05:12
Lighting
Now we are going to add some light to the scene. You keep on adjusting the light till you are satisfied with the setup.
03:52
Rendering
Now that you are happy with the setup of the lighting of your scene, I'm going to take you through some rendering techniques.
02:11
Adobe Photoshop
In this unit, I’m going to take you through how to import your final render into Photoshop, and I will show you a few tips and tricks into making it look nicer and prettier.
05:57
Putting the Finishing Touches on Your Background
In this unit, I will take you through different ways to create various backgrounds so you can use different colors and backgrounds for your designs. With this, we have come to the end of the course. By now, you would have learned a lot from the course.
07:30

About Instructor

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Jonathan Lam

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Hi everyone! My name is Jonathan Lam and I'm a Digital Artist on a mission to empower, educate and inspire creative students just like you to gain the creative skills you desire! Currently I work for Ubisoft as a concept and game artist. My skills range from graphic design, illustration, animation, 3D modelling/sculpting, concept art and video editing. Some of the projects I've worked on include Hungry Shark World, Hungry Shark Evolution, Starbeard and the Kickstarter Funded Game called Eminence: Xander's Tales. I've also worked with many high profile clients including Riot Games, Sony Entertainment, Hasbro and Google as a graphic designer and illustrator.

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2 Units - 9 video lessons

Introduction to Cinema 4D
In the course, I will take you through the step-by-step process of creating an abstract low poly background using cinema 4D and photoshop. I will take you through all the tools and skills necessary for this project.
01:14
Basics of Cinema 4D
This unit comprises a quick overview of cinema 4D and some of the significant features that will be used in class. You will learn how to create a cube, use the move tool, and create objects.
03:10
Creating a Plane
In this unit, you will learn how to create a plane and manipulate the plane by changing the width and height and making use of the brush option.
03:30
Adding Color
After creating and manipulating the plane, you can choose the color you want your background to be. I will take you through all it takes to add color or add material to your plane or object.
01:43
Creating 3D Objects
In this unit, you are going to learn how to create a 3D landscape for your background. You can always experiment and manipulate the landscape using the move, scale, and rotate tools.
05:12
Lighting
Now we are going to add some light to the scene. You keep on adjusting the light till you are satisfied with the setup.
03:52
Rendering
Now that you are happy with the setup of the lighting of your scene, I'm going to take you through some rendering techniques.
02:11
Adobe Photoshop
In this unit, I’m going to take you through how to import your final render into Photoshop, and I will show you a few tips and tricks into making it look nicer and prettier.
05:57
Putting the Finishing Touches on Your Background
In this unit, I will take you through different ways to create various backgrounds so you can use different colors and backgrounds for your designs. With this, we have come to the end of the course. By now, you would have learned a lot from the course.
07:30