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Course
- Core Tech
Introduction to Animation in CINEMA 4D R12
In this tutorial, we will learn the basics of animating in CINEMA 4D. Software required: CINEMA 4D R12 and up.
What you'll learn
In this tutorial, we will learn the basics of animating in CINEMA 4D. Throughout the tutorial, you will be guided through the CINEMA 4D intuitive animation tools. Our objective will be to build a solid foundation by familiarizing ourselves with core animation components and techniques. We will start by covering the CINEMA 4D animation preferences and how to record animation. We will discuss path animation, how to bake motion from procedural animation and optimize that data, as well as how to edit and blend animation non-linearly and non-destructively with its robust Motion System. We will explore animation layers and how to modify animation in the timeline. We will learn techniques for seamlessly cycling animation, and work with Xpresso, its node-based expression editor. By the end of this tutorial, you will have the foundation required animate comfortably in CINEMA 4D. Software required: CINEMA 4D R12 and up.