Product Description

Model, animate and render with a practical command of all the essential functions and tools in CINEMA 4D 10. Detailed tutorials, suitable for novices and experienced users alike, demonstrate how to navigate the redesigned UI and orient you to the workflow. Next, the author guides you through the creation of a more complex project in which you model, create, apply textures, light, and render a final showcase image of a sports car. Finally, you will model, texture and prepare a comic character for animation using the new powerslider, timeline and the revised MOCCA module.

Build on your command of the essentials with an introduction to the new layer system as well as these advanced skills:
* Light, texture, and shade with CINEMA's material system, BodyPaint 3D, and the integrated shaders
* Build complex mechanical and organic models using NURBS and polygon tools
* Compose 3D content into photos
* Render with advanced techniques such as Multi Pass rendering, HDRI lighting and radiosity
* Simplify animation setups using XPresso constrains
* Work with specialized tools such as HAIR, Clothilde or SKY for special effects

The companion CD includes all of the required tutorial media, a bonus chapter on character modeling, Macintosh and PC demo versions of CINEMA 4D 10, and a limited edition of the PhotoMatch plug-in that permits you to easily insert 3D objects into photos.

* Covers all of the features of version 10 release including BODYPAINT 3D and the MOCCA module
* Tutorial-based approach demonstrates the workflow processes for modelling, texturing and animation
* Advanced features including HyperNURBS modelling, XPresso programming and the Advanced Renderer.
* Companion CD includes tutorial files, a demo version of CINEMA 4D and plug-in samples

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #175677 in Books
• Published on: 2007-01-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 416 pages

Review
I can't recommend this book highly enough...it will definitely take you several notches up the skill ladder.
Mark Simpson, President, JAM Digital, Creative Cow reviewer

About the Author
is the owner of the Vreel 3D Entertainment production studio in Germany, a member of the CINEMA beta-team, and a freelance trainer for MAXON products. He develops CINEMA 4D plug-ins and serves as a forum community leader for creativecow.net and other German CINEMA 4D discussion boards.

Customer Reviews

If you find this book confusing you're not alone!
The German-English translation is just terrible and there are critical steps missing from each and every tutorial, to the point where your learning grinds to a halt while you try and decipher the terrible grammar, or search for a step which is simply not there. Having learned German I can understand some of what the translated English intends, but the inconsistency of terminology and absence of crucial instructions leaves parts of this book useless, and can make new user very demoralised. I wouldn't recommend this book unless you have at least some experience with C4D, and a very patient nature.

very frustrating to read...
Even though the book is chock-o-full of images and screen captures, it fails at accomplishing its most basic mission: clearly explain how to improve your skills in C4D. Not because it doesn't provide explanations, it does... the issue is that "decoding" what the german author wanted to say in english is so cumbersome and frustrating, I can guarantee you that you won't be able to finish one single exercise without having to go online and finding more resources to expand on something or to try to actually understand that one line of text that happens to be critical to finish the exercise you might be working on.

A Book for newbie's learning pathway in C4D.
Well written book. That explains all the necessary tools to get started with cinema 4d.

The best way to use this book is to do the tutorials and then if you get stuck which you often do (when you are a newbie), is to read the c4d help system to learn new tricks about the different tools and settings and if still getting stuck, go to a forum like c4d cafe and seek help. If "reading" is difficult for you to learn about a tool, the book has a lot of illustrations to explain what they are doing in a particular step. One also has to accept the fact that, while some people can quickly learn by reading or seeing pictures, others might need a little more guided and visual approach to learn the same. For such people, use c4d learning tools are available in training DVDs or streaming media (which might be a bit more expensive). Even with such learning material, it is possible to get stuck at tutorials steps because these materials are not interactive (student teacher interaction).

In essence, for the price you pay for a book like this, it is extremely good.
If you think you can afford to pay more, and want to get a hands on guided approach to learn the software, get in-house training at different companies/studios in Europe and all over the world.