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Create A Retro Delorean Loop in Cinema 4D and After Effects

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Overview

Class Notes: Recommended Version of Cinema 4D: Cinema 4D R21 to Cinema 4D R24. These versions of Cinema 4D are the most similar to the class so it will be easier to follow if you are a beginner.

In this class, you will learn how to make an 80s style retro DeLorean loop animation in Cinema 4D and After Effects. You will also learn various techniques & tools that you can use for motion graphics projects in general such as:

  • Quickly build a large landscape in Cinema 4D using the 'Displace' tool
  • Learn how to structure a scene in order to create a seamless loop animation
  • A fun & colorful retro lighting and rendering style in Cinema 4D
  • Atmospheric and fog effects in Cinema 4D
  • Advanced Output/render settings from Cinema 4D, how to use ‘Multi Passes’ in Cinema 4D
  • Importing the rendered sequence/s into After Effects
  • Using After Effects for post effects and finishing touches
  • Create an old VHS effect in After Effects
  • The best export setting in Premier Pro for Instagram and Youtube

This class is suitable for users of all levels. Beginners who have not used the software before will be able to follow along. Intermediate to advanced users will be able to learn about or expand their knowledge of how to make looping scenes in Cinema 4D.

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Syllabus

  • Introduction
  • Class Notes - Choosing Cinema 4D Versionm
  • Cinema 4D Tips And Tricks To Work Faster
  • Creating The Main Landscape
  • Creating The Road And Other Elements
  • Creating The Palm Trees
  • Creating The Animated Sun
  • Bonus 1: Plain Effector In Older Versions Of Cinema 4D
  • Why The Sun Loop Animation Works
  • Animating And Looping The Scene
  • Refining The Loop Animation
  • Refining Loop In Old Versions Of Cinema 4D
  • Creating The Materials And Shaders
  • Fog And Atmosphere Effects
  • Render Quality And Speed Optimization
  • Advanced Output Render Settings For Cinema 4D
  • Importing Renders Into After Effects
  • Compositing In After Effects
  • Vhs Effect And Color Correction
  • After Effects Render Settings
  • Youtube And Instagram Render Settings
  • Final Thoughts

Taught by

Don Mupasi X Visualdon

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