In this hands-on Cinema 4D Lite course, you’ll learn different ways to create basic 3D models, assign textures and colors, and create animations all for inclusion in After Effects projects.
18 Hours
NYC or Live Online
Learn the basics of creating and animating 3D graphics and inserting them into After Effects projects. You’ll use Cinema 4D Lite, a limited but feature rich version of Maxon’s award–winning Cinema 4D software. In this hands-on course, you’ll learn different techniques of creating and working with 3D models. You’ll also learn how to create and assign textures, create animations, and round–trip to After Effects using the Cineware effect. This class is great for After Effects users who wish to expand their skillset and gain an understanding of working with 3D assets. Whether you are a motion graphics artist, compositor, 2D animator, or just interested in adding 3D to your After Effects work, this class will offer powerful and flexible tools to create 3D based motion projects.
After Effects includes a free copy of Cinema 4D Lite, which is what you’ll be learning in this class. This class does not cover the full version of Maxon Cinema 4D, so you do not need an extra subscription. The Lite version included with After Effects is powerful, and you’ll be able to produce great content with it.
Knowledge of After Effects equivalent to our After Effects Bootcamp is required.
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Attend this course in-person in NYC or Live Online via Zoom. Engage with expert instructors, ask questions, and get feedback on your exercises and projects. Switch between live-online and in-person as needed, even after the course has started.
Unlike other providers, these are not mass open-enrollment classes. At Noble Desktop, you’ll learn in small groups (typically 8-15 students) and receive personalized attention.
Get face-to-face interaction with an instructor and other students when you learn at our NYC campus. Courses are hands-on with a computer and software provided.
Get the same interactivity and access to the instructor as in-person students. There are no extra fees and we’ll work with you to ensure your remote setup is perfect.
Our instructors are verterans of their field and experienced educators, driven to help you succeed.
Upon completion of this course, you’ll receive an official certificate testifying to your mastery of the curriculum. We’ll send you a link where you can download your certificate, share it online with your friends, post it to your professional network on LinkedIn, and view all your earned certificates. Congratulations on your achievement!
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This course includes a detailed workbook, available in print or ebook at no additional cost.
Our proprietary workbooks are designed by a team of industry experts and instructional designers, and are updated regularly for the latest features and trends. Learn by completing a variety of real-world projects, and apply your newly-learned skills right away.
Missed a session or need a refresher? We have you covered!
We offer a free retake of the class within a year. You can also access recordings of each session in your student portal within 1 business day of the session-end (available for one month).
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Knowledge of After Effects equivalent to our After Effects Bootcamp is required.
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You may attend this training virtually (online) at the scheduled time the course is offered (New York, Eastern Time).
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