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. The JSplacement Tool used in the class has been discontinued but you can still find an archived version <a href="https://archive.org/details/jsplacement-1.3.0-allplatforms_202108" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">here</a> and in the class files.
In this class, you will learn how to make a stylish retro city loop animation in Cinema 4D and After Effects. You will also learn various techniques &amp; tools that you can use for motion graphics projects in general such as:
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<li>How to use the various tools in Cinema 4D to build a large city scene</li>
<li>The concept of creating a seamless loop</li>
<li>A ‘retro’ lighting and rendering style in Cinema 4D</li>
<li>Output/render settings from Cinema 4D, how to use ‘Multi Passes’ in Cinema 4D</li>
<li>Importing the rendered sequence/s into After Effects</li>
<li>Using After Effects for post effects and finishing touches</li>
<li>The best export setting in Premier Pro for Instagram and Youtube.</li>
</ul>
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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Introduction

Which Version Of Cinema 4D To Use?

Building The City in Cinema 4D

Looping & Animating the City in Cinema 4D

Creating the Sun & Mountains in the Background

Lighting the City in Cinema 4D

Fog Glitch/Bug and how to fix it.

Creating the Lights on the Buildings in Cinema 4D

Multi-Colored Lights Effect in Cinema 4D

Bonus Lesson - Creating the Floating Particles in the City

Basic Export / Render Settings in Cinema 4D

Advanced Render Settings in Cinema 4D

Importing Renders into After Effects

Finishing the Project in After Effects

After Effects Render Settings, Final Output

Best Instagram & Youtube Render Settings

Outro

3d buildings by visualdon.c4d

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free city kit.zip

JSplacement Texture Tool.zip

Retro City Loop Example

Create a Retro City Loop in Cinema 4D & After Effects

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