3D Character Modelling with Cinema 4D for Beginners
Introduction to UV
A course by Luke Doyle , CG Lead and Art Director
About the video: Introduction to UV
Overview
“Now we’ll see the basic principles behind UV texturing. I’ll show you how to make cuts to create seams and unwrap your model for texturing. ”
In this video lesson Luke Doyle addresses the topic: Introduction to UV, which is part of the Domestika online course: 3D Character Modelling with Cinema 4D for Beginners. Learn basic modeling techniques to create playful characters filled with texture, light, and detail using the Redshift plug-in.
Partial transcription of the video
“ Introduction to UV In this lesson, we'll learn the basic principles of UV. I'll show you how to prepare your model for texturing. Let me show you. When you want to texture something in Cinema 4D, you can create a material. I've made one here with a grid texture on it. You can select that material and drop it on your object. If I select the tag, I get given all these attributes, the size, the tiles, and the offset, but I also get given these projection types. If I click and hold, there's a list of different ways that Cinema 4D will project your material onto your object. If I click Cylinde...”
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Course summary for: 3D Character Modelling with Cinema 4D for Beginners
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3D & Animation -
Software
Cinema 4D, Redshift Render -
Areas
3D, 3D Character Design, 3D Modeling

Luke Doyle
A course by Luke Doyle
Luke Doyle is a CG Lead and Art Director based in London. He started sketching at a young age and has been working in 3D modeling since he was 15 years old. He later went on to study for a degree in animation at the University of Wales. In his current role, he works with directors and creatives to bring 3D characters and environments to life on screen. He works on every stage of the production process, from modeling and rigging to animating and rendering, using the world around him as inspiration.
Luke has created unique worlds and engaging characters for the likes of E4, Marie Curie, and Spotify. He also regularly shares his latest work and passion projects with over 40K followers on Instagram.
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