Abstract Portrait Animation with Cinema 4D
Rigs: Introduction
A course by Jonas Pfeiffer , Motion Designer and 3D Artist
About the video: Rigs: Introduction
Overview
“First, I'll explain to you what face rigs are, which movements can be animated and which ones I chose for my concept. ”
In this video lesson Jonas Pfeiffer addresses the topic: Rigs: Introduction, which is part of the Domestika online course: Abstract Portrait Animation with Cinema 4D. Unlock the secrets of creating captivating abstract portraits through animation in Cinema 4D. .
Partial transcription of the video
“Your 3D model is now complete and we can move on to the animation. I would like to remind you again that you like my concept and can detach a bit from my approach. I choose very special movements and animations, that fit my concept but you can do it like this what suits you best and how you imagine it. For this we will first build little helpers in Cinema 4D, with which we can then specifically animate the face region, our face rigs. Face rigs are used and created to basically any movement or any to be able to represent emotion in a 3D face, which is often relatively difficult because we hu...”
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Course summary for: Abstract Portrait Animation with Cinema 4D
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Category
3D & Animation -
Software
Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop, Cinema 4D, OctaneRender -
Areas
3D, 3D Animation, 3D Modeling, Animation

Jonas Pfeiffer
A course by Jonas Pfeiffer
Meet Jonas Pfeiffer, a Hamburg-based motion designer and 3D artist. With a background in BA Mediendesign, Jonas has honed his skills in diverse design domains, ultimately finding his passion in motion and 3D. His unique perspective draws inspiration from the intricate diversity of the human mind, beautifully translating thoughts and emotions into visual narratives. Having collaborated with brands such as Samsung, Touchcast, CHRLX, and Lyteloop, Jonas's artistry and expertise will inspire you to create compelling animations that resonate with audiences.
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