CINEMA 4D : The Artist's Project Sourcebook (Paperback)

"... full of creative detail without being stodgy, brimming with playful fun ... I could not imagine a better teacher or a better way to learn this application."

—Tom Wolsky, South Coast Productions, author Final Cut Pro 4 Editing Essentials

Realize your artistic vision with this treasure chest of instructional projects. Each project introduces new concepts and techniques that move you along to mastery of CINEMA 4D. There is no need to wrestle the technical complexities of 3D—this artist's sourcebook is expressly designed for the visionary in you who is looking to make the creative leap with digital tools. You'll learn how to create all kinds of artistic imagery—and have fun in the process.

The project-based design of this book is perfectly suited for classroom use, as well as the self-guided learner. Each project is a discrete lesson complete with media supplied on the companion DVD that delivers quick, tangible rewards to keep you learning. Project lessons demonstrate important concepts without restating the software documentation. Novices learn all the fundamentals and seasoned 3D artists find inspiration and new perspectives on the artistic possibilities of CINEMA 4D.

Whatever your media, whatever your objective, 3D is unsurpassed for adding comprehension and visual enhancement. This text introduces a wide range of skills for using CINEMA 4D as a serious production tool for virtually any purpose. So, whether you want to animate goofy characters or present solemn scientific data, you will find many engaging step-by-step examples that can be adapted to fit your purpose.