3D Font Design with a Metallic Finish
A course by Dawlym Murillo JaramilloGraphic Designer Specializing in Lettering
A course by Dawlym Murillo Jaramillo, Graphic Designer Specializing in Lettering
Learn three-dimensional modeling techniques in Cinema 4D to add a realistic and vibrant touch to your lettering
Colors and finishes have enormous power to tell stories. In this online course, expert typography designer Dawlym Jaramillo will teach you how to give life and character to your letterings through Cinema 4D.
Throughout the units, you will learn how to design three-dimensional letters with metallic finishes. You will create three compositions with different modeling styles and discover all the tricks to achieve shiny and realistic lettering.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 27 downloads
Sketches
18 minutes, 38 seconds
Vectorization
10 minutes, 37 seconds
Cinema 4D Interface 1
12 minutes, 17 seconds
Typography modeling
17 minutes, 40 seconds
Render of the first project
17 minutes, 47 seconds
Final touches
12 minutes, 41 seconds
What's included in this course?
You will begin the course by getting to know your teacher Dawlym Jaramillo better, who will tell you how he got started in the world of letters and show you his main influences.
Next, you will review the history of typography. After looking for inspiration, you will see how to create a sketch on paper, and then vectorize it.
Next, you'll learn how to use the basic tools of Cinema 4D and start working on your final projects. In the first, you'll discover how to model the letter and apply a liquid-like coating to it. In the second, you'll generate a metallic wavy lettering, using the twist and spline modifiers. In the third, you'll see how to extrude a typeface and play with the depth, perspective, and textures of the rusty metal.
To close the course, Dawlym will teach you how to render each of the pieces. Then, you will apply some final touches to lights, colors and shadows to achieve a totally professional result.
Recommended software & tools for this course
What is this course's project?
You will create three letterings in Cinema 4D, using three different styles of modeling with a metallic finish.
Who is this online course for?
For design or illustration professionals, lovers of letters and anyone who wants to get started in the world of three-dimensional letters.
Requirements and materials
You will not need to have any prior knowledge of lettering or typography to take this course.
As for materials, you will use a computer with Adobe Illustrator, Cinema 4D and, optionally, Photoshop or some image editing program installed, as well as paper and pencil.
Reviews
- jimmy_francois69PLUS2 years ago
tres interessant
- 2 years ago
Muy interesante, fácil de seguir y muy bien explicado.
- sebasrioboPLUS2 years ago
me gusto mucho
- 2 years ago
This course is packed with a useful tips, tricks, and a ton of resourceful information.
In addition, he has been selected for two consecutive years to showcase his work in the book Typism, which brings together the best calligraphy and typography in the world.
Content
- U1
Introduction
- Presentation
- Influences
- U2
From history to sketch
- History and evolution of typography
- References
- Sketches
- Vectorization
- U3
Let's get to work
- Cinema 4D Interface 1
- Cinema 4D 2 interface
- Lettering modeling with liquid finish 1
- Lettering modeling with liquid finish 2
- Metallic wavy lettering modeling
- Typography modeling
- U4
Final details
- Render of the first project
- Render of the second project
- Render of the third project
- Final touches
- FP
Final project
- Make 3D fonts with a metallic finish
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FAQs
You’ll learn how to create three-dimensional type, starting from hand sketches and vectorizing in Illustrator, all the way through modeling, metallic texturing, and professional rendering in Cinema 4D.
No advanced experience is required. This course is designed for those with basic design knowledge who want to dive into 3D modeling and metallic letter finishes.
You’ll need access to Cinema 4D, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, plus basic materials like pencil, paper, and a camera or smartphone to digitize your sketches.
The process includes hand sketching, digitizing and vectorizing in Illustrator, importing the file into Cinema 4D, modeling the letter, applying metallic textures, and finishing with professional rendering.
Yes, you’ll learn how to create and customize metallic finishes, apply textures like rusted metal, and simulate liquid and wavy effects on 3D typography.
It’s recommended for graphic designers, illustrators, and creatives looking to explore experimental typography and 3D modeling with realistic finishes.
You’ll develop skills in sketching, vectorizing, 3D modeling, texturing, digital lighting, and rendering typography with professional-quality finishes.