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Maxon Cinema 4D Introduction 2 Days - Manchester
Key Course Details:
Level:
Introduction to Intermediate
Duration:
2
Days - 10am to 5pm
Price:
£525 + vat
Wow your audience by creating 3D designs and animations. Learn the fundamentals of this cutting-edge program, even if you have no prior experience of working in 3D. This course provides a perfect introduction for designers wanting to enhance their visual output.
After we give you a complete tour of the Cinema 4D environment, we will show you the basics of modelling, texturing, animation, and rendering. You will learn about importing CAD models and Adobe Illustrator content, and will end the course having exported a working animation. This is the ideal course for anyone looking to move into the exciting field of 3D visual design.
Wow your audience by creating 3D designs and animations. Learn the fundamentals of this cutting-edge program, even if you have no prior experience of working in 3D. This course provides a perfect introduction for designers wanting to enhance their visual output.
After we give you a complete tour of the Cinema 4D environment, we will show you the basics of modelling, texturing, animation, and rendering. You will learn about importing CAD models and Adobe Illustrator content, and will end the course having exported a working animation. This is the ideal course for anyone looking to move into the exciting field of 3D visual design.
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Cinema 4D Introduction 2 Days
Course Details
This 2-day Introduction course helps you learn about the tools and features available in Maxon Cinema 4D, and is a great starting point for anyone with an interest in moving into the field of 3D design. Together, we will cover the fundamentals of creating and manipulating objects, animating scenes, and rendering the results.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Navigate the Cinema 4D environment
- Create and manipulate objects
- Import content from other programs
- Apply textures to surfaces
- Animate 3D systems
- Render scenes to produce the final output
Our goals are for you to create your own 3D designs and character animations, and for you to grasp both basic and sophisticated features of the program.
Course Target Audience and delegate prerequisites:
This course is intended for designers who have little or no experience of any 3D programs.
You will need basic PC or Mac skills, including a solid understanding of a computer's operating system (Windows or Mac OS). You will also need to know how to launch a program, create and save files, and copy files from CDs and other media.
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Full Course Outline
The following is a general outline. The range of topics covered during your training is dependent upon student level, time available and preferences of your course booking.
Introduction to Maxon Cinema 4D-
General interface
- Customising the interface to make life easier
- Navigation and object manipulation
- Complete interface tour
- Which parts you can safely ignore
- Polygon tools
- Spline manipulation
- NURBS
- Deformers
- Working with imported CAD models
- Loading Adobe Illustrator paths
- Working to scale
- Polygon efficiency for faster renders
- openVDB volumetric modelling
- Material channels
- File formats and their advantages
- Shaders - textures - animated textures
- Applying materials in the right place
- Reflections and Transparencies
Animation- Key frames
- Easing in and smooth motion
- Animating parameters
- Camera animations and walkthroughs
- Particle systems
- Cameras
- Lighting
- Shadows
- Lighting techniques
- Render settings and project set up
- Final render export
- Rendering animations
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Location Details
This course is provided at the XChange Training Manchester training centre based at:
Piccadilly House
49 Piccadilly
Manchester
M1 2APPiccadilly House is located in the heart of Manchester directly next to the Piccadilly Gardens transport interchange with excellent bus and tram connections and is easily accessed from Piccadilly train Station (5 mins). Victoria station is also close by (around 10 mins).
Daily course times run between 10am and 4:30pm with an hour break for lunch and both mid morning and mid-afternoon refreshment breaks. We recommend arrival at 9.45am for registration on the first day of the course.
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Cinema 4D Introduction 2 Days - Upcoming Manchester Course Dates
14 Apr - 15 Apr £525 + vat 30 Jun - 01 Jul £525 + vat -
Client Reviews
"Very Good, All my questions were answered and I had a comprehensive introduction to Cinema4D. I will be coming back for the intermediate and advanced course along with an After Effects course."
Fraser Crick, Estee Lauder, Cinema 4D - 2 Day Introduction
"Very enjoyable, clearly instructed, and I look forward to using Cinema 4D a lot more in my work. Thanks!"
Clare Evans, FlashDynamix, Maxon Cinema 4D - 4 Day Masterclass
"Not my first course here and surely not my last! Absolutely brilliant instructor, comfortable facilities and a truly valuable opportunity."
Emily Theodore, Catersales, Bespoke Cinema 4D Intermediate Course
"I found the training went at a great pace and the instructor was extremely helpful and answered all the questions that were thrown at him, plus a good few tips and pointers. Very Pleased."
Antony Frangos, Pentland Brands, Cinema 4D - 2 Day Introduction
"Size of classes are perfect. Everyone was able to ask questions and get them answered. The trainer was knowledgeable and got through a huge amount of information in an understanding way..."
Ian Alwis, Cut and Polish, Maxon Cinema 4D - 2 Day Intermediate
"Really interesting and stimulating stuff, clearly taught and explained."
David Parish, STI Line, Maxon Cinema 4D - 2 Day Introduction
"The trainer was very knowledgeable, patient and adaptable. A very pleasant introduction to Cinema 4D -thank you."
Graham Martin, Rapier, Maxon Cinema 4D - 2 Day Introduction
"The course was well structured, very informative and the trainer was brilliant!"
Katherine Parmley, Joyce Design, Cinema 4D - 2 Day Introduction
"I really enjoyed the class and learnt so much in the two days. The tutor was excellent and made the training much more fun, I would definitely consider doing more training in the future."
Katie Reeves, STI Group, Maxon Cinema 4D - 2 Day Introduction
"Instructor was very knowledgable and provided great assistance and help in our introduction course. Would definitely recommend."
Stefan Elias, EE, Cinema 4D - 2 Day Introduction
£525 + vat
Next Dates:
14 Apr - 15 Apr
30 Jun - 01 Jul
Over 15 years of providing certified Maxon Cinema 4D training courses UK wide
4/5 Stars
Ricardo the instructor was brilliant, super detailed but also patient at the same time. Our group had a varied level of C4D experience but I feel like all of us still learnt something new every day. Although it was only 3 days we have covered a lot!
12/02/2025
5/5 Stars
Mostly relevant content for our discipline, and where it wasn't as relevant, we were able to adapt what we wanted to learn. Very flexible, well paced and friendly.
12/02/2025
4/5 Stars
- Basic understanding of how to model elements and set up cameras and lights using the standard rendering settings - Layered understanding of how to apply deformers and volume tools - Basic understanding on how to apply and edit material
12/02/2025
5/5 Stars
As a beginner at using cinema 4D my previous knowledge of the software was very limited, after completing the course I feel like I have learnt all the basics and more. I would feel comfortable creating a model fully by myself now.
12/02/2025
5/5 Stars
The software itself is highly complicated but very rewarding. I really enjoyed my experience in the class with Ricardo, he was very knowledgable and was acommodating to my online tuition experience both in a classroom with other students and in the private session. Look forward to developing my knowledge of Cinema 4D would recommend this course.
01/05/2024
5/5 Stars
we're impressed we were able to hit all targets for a bespoke course
09/04/2024
5/5 Stars
Great great course, easy to follow, brilliant tutor which helped guide you through everything - would recommend to anyone
20/02/2024
5/5 Stars
Great experience, very knowledgable tutor. I would come back for another training if I will have a chance.
30/11/2023
5/5 Stars
A great follow up to the introductory course - expanded on existing knowledge and explored more complicated functions in C4D's toolkit. Ricardo gave a lot of encouragement to experiment and have fun, while explaining the content thoroughly and clearly. Overall very enjoyable and insightful - lot's of new knowledge to take forwards into personal and commercial projects!
30/11/2023
5/5 Stars
Overall very happy with the course. I especially liked how Riccardo paused while we were writing notes to ensure we didn't miss anything.
28/11/2023
Whats Included:
Your choice of Windows or Mac 
Certified hands-on training 
Small class size (max 4-8) 
6 months post course support 
Quality reference manual 
Authorised Course Certificate
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the course times?
For all courses in the Manchester Centre the normal session timings are 10am to 5pm with an hour break for lunch. In addition to the hour lunch break there are also two fifteen minute coffee breaks mid morning and mid afternoon.
Daily times are:
09.45 - Registration
10.00 - Course start
13.00 - Lunch
14.00 - Afternoon starts
17.00 - Course ends
Do you offer discounts
or promotions?
We offer a range of regular discounts available for self funding individuals, charities and education along with period special offers. See our promotions page for full details.
What is provided with this course?
During the course we provide all computers for your use with choice of Windows or Mac, lunch and refreshments along with pads & pens. After the course you will receive the authorised Certificate, quality reference manual and 6 months direct post course support.
Does this course give
a qualification?
Although this course does not provide an actual qualification each delegate is provided with an official Certificate for completion of the course level.
Can you invoice my company?
In short yes we can provide 30 day invoice terms to any UK Limited company with the provision of your official purchase order and/or completing the invoice request for your booking online.
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