3D Lettering: Modelling and Texturising with Cinema 4D
Briefing, reference search and sketch
A course by Zigor Samaniego , Illustrator and 3D Designer
About the video: Briefing, reference search and sketch
Overview
“We have been commissioned to illustrate an article for the press about salmonellosis. In this lesson I show you how I look for references and I explain to you how I select what really interests me.”
In this video lesson Zigor Samaniego addresses the topic: Briefing, reference search and sketch, which is part of the Domestika online course: 3D Lettering: Modelling and Texturising with Cinema 4D. Bring your letters to life from the initial sketch to the final render.
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson. let's envision a publisher reaching out to us for an illustration project concerning a Salmonella outbreak. Upon receiving the assignment. my initial action was to promptly send multiple sketches to the editor for review. After some back and forth via email. we agreed on this final sketch. It represents an S for Salmonella. And I'm going to make it with dodgy mayonnaise. a bit spoiled. but not too disgusting. Before I start modeling like crazy in Cinema 4D. i'll look for references from other artists. to see how they melt objects. Let's examine mayonnaise references to under...”
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Course summary for: 3D Lettering: Modelling and Texturising with Cinema 4D
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3D & Animation -
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Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Cinema 4D, OctaneRender -
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3D, 3D Lettering, 3D Modeling, Motion Graphics, Photography Post-production

Zigor Samaniego
A course by Zigor Samaniego
In Zigor Samaniego's more-than-ten-year career as a 3D designer, he has had the opportunity to experiment in various branches of the discipline, from the creation of graphics for video games, advertising, and lettering pieces to character creation. Creatures from his personal project, which he regularly showcases on social media, have paved the way for him to work with clients such as Prada, Maxon, Nickelodeon, and Nestlé, among others.
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