# Cinema 4D in After Effects Bootcamp

Canonical URL: <https://training-nyc.com/courses/cinema-4d>

## Overview

Learn the basics of creating and animating 3D graphics and inserting them into After Effects projects. You’ll use Cinema 4D Lite, a limited but feature rich version of Maxon’s award–winning Cinema 4D software. In this hands-on course, you’ll learn different techniques of creating and working with 3D models. You’ll also learn how to create and assign textures, create animations, and round–trip to After Effects using the Cineware effect. This class is great for After Effects users who wish to expand their skillset and gain an understanding of working with 3D assets. Whether you are a motion graphics artist, compositor, 2D animator, or just interested in adding 3D to your After Effects work, this class will offer powerful and flexible tools to create 3D based motion projects.

#### Cinema 4D Lite

After Effects includes a free copy of Cinema 4D Lite, which is what you’ll be learning in this class. This class does not cover the full version of Maxon Cinema 4D, so you do not need an extra subscription. The Lite version included with After Effects is powerful, and you’ll be able to produce great content with it.

## What you'll learn

- Understand and practice fundamental animation concepts.
- Model assets for a mock commercial.
- Move objects throughout a scene.
- Create realistic 3D models using: textures, lighting, shadows, and camera objects.
- 3D rendering options and integration with After Effects.

## Prerequisites

Knowledge of After Effects equivalent to our [After Effects Bootcamp](/courses/after-effects) is required.

## Curriculum

### Section 1

#### After Effects & Cinema 4D Lite Integration

#### Getting to Know C4D

#### Exporting 3D Scenes from AE to C4D

#### Using the Extrude Generator

### Section 2

#### Editing and Applying Textures

#### Importing Existing 3D Models

#### Locating & Applying Missing Textures

#### Working with C4D files in After Effects

#### Working with the Cineware Effect in After Effects

### Section 3

#### Creating 3D Models from Scratch

#### Working with Splines (paths)

#### Introduction to Generators: The Lathe

#### Texturing 3D Models in C4D Lite

#### Working with Cameras and Lights

### Section 4

#### Spline Modeling Generators: The Loft

#### Spline Modeling Generators: The Sweep

### Section 5

#### Creating 3D Scenes

#### Modeling, Texturing and Lighting

#### Rendering Cinema 4D Lite Files

### Section 6

#### Adding 3D Models to Video

#### After Effects: Working with the 3D Camera Tracker

#### Exporting Track Data to C4D Lite

#### Cinema 4D Lite: Working with Data from After Effects

## Pricing

**Tuition:** $975