

at Maxon has also created an Engineering Bundle so that Cinema 4D users. We have found a way around not using the Content Library and that didn't affect our learning as such but it would have been much nicer if we had the full software so we could have a play with some of the interesting effects Ben has shown us. Any After Effects 3D layers that you add to the composition line up with the. John Dickinson shows how to create an electrifying mad scientist machine using Boris FX Sapphire plugins, After Effects, and Cinema 4D. In addition, we didn't have the full software installed – it's missing the Content Library and the Show Help guide, which has left a dent in the experience.

The only issue with the course is that the computers are not really fit for purpose for such a graphic intensive software:Īlso, a lot of people in the industry in fact use a Mac so it could have been a nicer experience to do this course on a Mac. To do so, select File > New > Maxon Cinema 4D File or Layer > New > Maxon Cinema 4D File. Aside from showing us how to use the tools and function on the software, Ben also showed us why and in what real life situations we could apply the tools / technique due to his very rich industry experience, which is very important in learning an industry standard software. You can create a Cinema 4D file within After Effects. I did the combined 101 and 201 and so this is following on from the first 3 days, Ben has provided a continuity in learning the software.
