English | 2023 | ISBN: 979-8215657256 | 403 pages | True EPUB | 57.09 MB

The MAXON Cinema 4D 2023: Modeling Essentials book provides a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to create 3D models using Cinema 4D 2023. It is an excellent resource for individuals with varying levels of experience, including those transitioning from other software to Cinema 4D. This guide is designed to assist readers in getting started with modeling in Cinema 4D by teaching them essential concepts and techniques related to 3D modeling. By applying these skills, readers can produce hard-surfaced objects for their projects. Furthermore, the book covers the OpenVDB-based Volume Builder and Volume Mesher functions of Cinema 4D, which enable users to develop complex models by utilizing boolean-type operations such as adding and subtracting basic shapes.

The objective of this book is to help readers improve their skills as Cinema 4D artists and increase their workflow efficiency by offering a variety of tips, tricks, notes, and cautions throughout. It serves as a valuable teaching resource for anyone interested in learning modeling with Cinema 4D 2023. The language used in the book is straightforward and easily understandable, without any technical jargon. The book includes tutorials that take readers through each step of executing tasks in Cinema 4D 2023.

Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction to Cinema 4D 2023
Chapter 2 - Tools
Chapter 3 - Spline Modeling
Chapter 4 - Polygon Modeling-I
Chapter 5 - Polygon Modeling-II
Chapter 6 - Edge Flow and Topology
Chapter 7 - Volumes

Key Features
Learn about the user interface, navigation, tools, functions, and commands in Cinema 4D.
Covers all of the fundamentals as well as advanced subjects through easy-to-follow tutorials.
Polygon, subdivision, and spline modeling techniques are covered.
Volumetric modeling techniques are covered.
Comprehensive covering of tools and functions.
More than 39 tutorials are included, along with before and after files.
There are 36 practice exercises to put your newfound knowledge to the test.
Additional guidance is provided in the form of tips, notes, and cautions.
Important terms are in bold face so that you never miss them.
The material presented under the heading "What just happened?" provides an explanation of how the instructions are functioning.
Under the "What next?" heading, the content outlines the steps that should be taken after completing a particular step or set of steps.
The resources for this textbook include an ePub file that contains color images of the screenshots and illustrations featured in the book. These images are provided to enhance the learning experience and are included as part of the resources.
Access to the starting and ending states of each tutorial, as well as the resources used in the tutorials, is available to you.