Express Introduction to 3D: From Zero to Render with Cinema 4D
A course by Zigor Samaniego
, Illustrator, Modeler and Designer
Learn to create professional 3D renders, whatever your level
- Best seller Spanish with subtitles in English
- 99% positive reviews (769)
- 11513 students
Learn to create professional 3D renders, whatever your level
- 99% positive reviews (769)
- 11513 students
- 22 lessons (3h 48m)
- 11 additional resources (9 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish, English, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Zigor Samaniego -ilustrator and designer specialized in 3D and creation of graphics for videogames- will teach you the first steps to get you started in the world of 3D.
You will learn how to use the essential Cinema 4D tools in a simple way and from the first day you will be able to create charming images.

What will you learn in this online course?
Course table of contents
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U1U1. Introduction
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U2U2. Everything important about Cinema 4D in one hour
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U3U3. Totem
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U4U4. Pet
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U5U5. Advertising image
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FPFP Final project
You will start knowing the trajectory and the influences of Zigor Samaniego in terms of Design and 3D Illustration.
Next, Zigor will explain all the basic Cinema 4D tools and where to download a multitude of free or paid objects.
Once you know the basic tools, you will practice with them creating a totem from the sketch with simple geometric shapes with which you will learn to model, simulate materials and textures and edit it with Photoshop. When you have internalized all these actions, you will be ready to design a simplified version of one of the iconic 3D Zigor dolls. Your last task will be to create a still life as an advertising image applying all the knowledge and techniques learned.

To simplify the rendering process, one of the most frightening for beginners, Zigor will create a fully configured photographic scene in which you will only have to add your object.
When designing the final still life, you will learn how to perform the 3D scanning technique by digitizing old photographs.
At the end of the course, you will have created a final image that mixes the modern with the old-fashioned chic.

What is this course's project?
You will create an advertising image from a still life full of color thanks to the technique of home-made 3D scanning and the use of a low-cost photographic studio.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
To designers, animators, illustrators and creatives in general who want to start in the world of 3D and lose their fear.
Requirements and materials
To complete the course you will need a notebook, pencil, a computer with Cinema 4D (for this course you will not need any external rendering engine), Photoshop and a camera.

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A course by Zigor Samaniego
Zigor Samaniego is an illustrator, modeler and designer specializing in Photoshop, Cinema 4D and After Effects. She has been working with 3D programs for more than 10 years and is passionate about illustrating graphics for games, advertising and editorial image.
He has worked for large companies such as Ogilvy, Nickelodeon and Wired and also made graphics of indie games and icons.
The personal works are the key for him, with them he learns new techniques that he applies in his work and he explains in the workshops he teaches all over the world.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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Presentation
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Influences
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U2
Everything important about Cinema 4D in one hour
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Cinema 4D Interface - Part 1
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Cinema 4D Interface - Part 2
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Cinema 4D Interface - Part 3
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materials
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Where to get objects
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How the Domestika scenario works - Part 1
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How the Domestika scenario works - Part 2
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U3
Totem
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Sketch
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Modeling
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Render and materials
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Photoshop editing
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U4
Pet
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Sketch
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Modeling
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Materials and render
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Photoshop editing
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U5
Advertising image
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What is 3D scanning?
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Photograph the model
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From the photos to the computer
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DJ of the vertices
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Photoshop editing
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FP
Final project
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Express introduction to 3D: from scratch to render with Cinema 4D
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
PlusIf you're a Plus or PRO member, or a student of a Mentored course, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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Watch professionally produced courses
Domestika curates its teacher roster and produces every course in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.
FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
You can redeem the course you received by accessing the redeeming page and entering your gift code.
maurogalvaobueno
PlusCurso ótimo, bem explicado a com ou sem legenda e super simples de acompanhar!
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jukunzt
The course was great probably a few years ago, with new Cinema releases it was already pretty hard to follow. English subtitles are not very good, plus the teacher has spanish interface of the program - which basically left me to explore the program on my own ;)
But overall the course gave me a very good basic knowledge and I am grateful.
I like the way teacher explains things, maybe I will take his other more up-to-date course.
hashiba
Muy bueno y rápido, excelente "refresher", recomendado
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jramos
Sencillo y práctico. He aprendido mucho
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yucrasergio1999
well done!