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Maxon Cinema 4D Introduction Masterclass 4 Days - Manchester
Key Course Details:
Level:
Introduction to Intermediate
Duration:
4
Days - 10am to 5pm
Price:
£875 + vat
Go from being a novice to mastering the advanced tasks in this powerful 3D-design program. Join us as we show you how to build, manipulate, and animate your own 3D models. This is a perfect introduction for those looking to add a new dimension to their design skills.
We will guide you on everything from getting started with simple objects and controlling the Cinema 4D environment all the way up to animating and adjusting complex, textured models. With our help, you will learn the techniques that will allow you to efficiently produce professional 3D designs.
Go from being a novice to mastering the advanced tasks in this powerful 3D-design program. Join us as we show you how to build, manipulate, and animate your own 3D models. This is a perfect introduction for those looking to add a new dimension to their design skills.
We will guide you on everything from getting started with simple objects and controlling the Cinema 4D environment all the way up to animating and adjusting complex, textured models. With our help, you will learn the techniques that will allow you to efficiently produce professional 3D designs.
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Cinema 4D Masterclass 4 Days
Course Details
This 4-day Masterclass course will give you all the skills you need to become a confident Cinema 4D user, even if you have no prior experience of working in 3D. We will show you everything from the basics of creating and manipulating simple objects all the way up to animating complex systems, adding realistic lighting effects, and optimising your projects.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Navigate the Cinema 4D environment
- Create and manipulate objects
- Import content from other programs
- Apply textures to surfaces
- Animate basic and complex systems, including hair and fur
- Convert 2D to 3D with camera mapping
- Add realism with enhanced lighting techniques
- Render scenes to produce the final output
- Improve rendering speed by applying efficient adjustments
- Manage layers, preferences, and exports
Our goal is for you to learn the tools and techniques necessary to become a confident 3D designer.
This course can be taken in a single 4-day block or split into a 2-day block (Introduction) and then a separate 2-day block (Intermediate) taken at a later date.
Course Target Audience and delegate prerequisites:
This course is intended for designers who have little or no experience of any 3D programs.
You will need basic PC or Mac skills, including a solid understanding of a computer's operating system (Windows or Mac OS). You will also need to know how to launch a program, create and save files, and copy files from CDs and other media.
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Full Course Outline
The following is a general outline. The range of topics covered during your training is dependent upon student level, time available and preferences of your course booking.
Cinema 4D Introduction Masterclass Outline- General interface
- Customising the interface to make life easier
- Navigation and object manipulation
- Complete interface tour
- Polygon tools
- Spline manipulation
- NURBS
- Deformers
- Working with imported CAD models
- Loading Adobe Illustrator paths
- Working to scale
- Polygon efficiency for faster renders
- openVDB volumetric modelling
- Material channels
- File formats and their advantages
- Shaders - textures - animated textures
- Applying materials in the right place
- Reflections and Transparencies
- Keyframes
- Easing in and amooth motion
- Animating parameters
- Camera animations and walkthroughs
- Particle systems
- Cameras
- Lighting
- Shadows
- Lighting techniques
- 3 Point lighting
- Render settings and project set up
- Final render export
- Rendering animations
Intermediate Content- Animation
- Mograph motion graphics tool kit
- Dynamics physics engine
- Flowing hair and fur
- Xpresso automated motion
- Real time motion capture
- Particle effects
- Global illumination lighting
- Ambient occlusion automatic shadows
- Convert 2D photos to 3D models with camera mapping
- Studio lighting rigs
- HDRI 32-bit panoramas
- Area lights and shadows
- Image-based automatic lighting
- Adjusting sampling rates
- Creating track matte alphas for post editing
- Depth & motion vectors for DOF and motion blur
- Polygon reduction
- Sketch and Toon for pencil and technical diagrams
- When to use 16 and 32-bit formats for higher quality
- HyperNURBS sculpting
- Working with the HUD
- Layer management
- Setting default preferences
- Multipass Photoshop export
- Compositing photo and video background plates
- Cleaning up imported meshes
- Free web resources
- Plugins
- Training material - tutorials
- Expectations from advanced level course
- Online communities
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Location Details
This course is provided at the XChange Training Manchester training centre based at:
Piccadilly House
49 Piccadilly
Manchester
M1 2APPiccadilly House is located in the heart of Manchester directly next to the Piccadilly Gardens transport interchange with excellent bus and tram connections and is easily accessed from Piccadilly train Station (5 mins). Victoria station is also close by (around 10 mins).
Daily course times run between 10am and 4:30pm with an hour break for lunch and both mid morning and mid-afternoon refreshment breaks. We recommend arrival at 9.45am for registration on the first day of the course.
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Cinema 4D Masterclass 4 Days - Upcoming Manchester Course Dates
25 Aug - 29 Aug £875 + vat 10 Nov - 13 Nov £875 + vat Cinema 4D Masterclass 4 Days - Split Date Options
Cinema 4D Introduction
26 Aug - 27 Aug
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Cinema 4D Intermediate
28 Aug - 29 Aug
12 Nov - 13 Nov
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Client Reviews
"Extremely useful professional knowledge from someone in the industry who knows what they're talking about."
Michael Riley, Selfridges, Maxon Cinema 4D - 4 Day Masterclass
"A worthwhile training course. A very experienced instructor who gave useful tips and tricks in addition to the scheduled course."
Andy Hunt, Totem Agency, Maxon Cinema 4D - 2 Day Intermediate
"The course was well structured, very informative and the trainer was brilliant!"
Katherine Parmley, Joyce Design, Cinema 4D - 2 Day Introduction
"Having never used Cinema 4D before this was a great introduction to a very complex program. The basic tools were well covered and have provided a good starting knowledge to look into the workings of this program further."
Siobhan Hooper, Headline Publishing, Maxon Cinema 4D - 2 Day Introduction
"Excellent introduction to Cinema 4D, despite it being a large piece of software, lots was covered as a basic starting point."
Leigh Harrison, Logistik, Cinema 4D Two Day Introduction
"Not my first course here and surely not my last! Absolutely brilliant instructor, comfortable facilities and a truly valuable opportunity."
Emily Theodore, Catersales, Bespoke Cinema 4D Intermediate Course
"Extremely helpful day overall. Think I have really learnt a lot today and am looking forward to putting it into practice now."
Nancy Ni Bhriain, Maxon Cinema 4D - 2 Day Intermediate
"Really interesting and stimulating stuff, clearly taught and explained."
David Parish, STI Line, Maxon Cinema 4D - 2 Day Introduction
"Size of classes are perfect. Everyone was able to ask questions and get them answered. The trainer was knowledgeable and got through a huge amount of information in an understanding way..."
Ian Alwis, Cut and Polish, Maxon Cinema 4D - 2 Day Intermediate
"I really enjoyed the class and learnt so much in the two days. The tutor was excellent and made the training much more fun, I would definitely consider doing more training in the future."
Katie Reeves, STI Group, Maxon Cinema 4D - 2 Day Introduction
£875 + vat
Next Dates:
25 Aug - 29 Aug
10 Nov - 13 Nov
Split Course Date Options:
Cinema 4D Introduction
26 Aug - 27 Aug
10 Nov - 11 Nov
Cinema 4D Intermediate
28 Aug - 29 Aug
12 Nov - 13 Nov
Over 15 years of providing certified Maxon Cinema 4D training courses UK wide
5/5 Stars
Course went to swiftly and smooth, Ricardo was great at explaining the hierarchy and reason of how things work in the interface, also he was very attentive at checking we got everything we were going through.
01/07/2025
5/5 Stars
I came in already knowing 3D software such as Maya and Blender but noticed Cinema 4D in most job applications so needed an in-depth course to get me to an advanced level. Ricardo was really great and took us through the basics all the way to more advanced techniques such as simulations and particles. Very confident in the program now and I'm easily able to switch it to my main software.
01/07/2025
4/5 Stars
Ricardo the instructor was brilliant, super detailed but also patient at the same time. Our group had a varied level of C4D experience but I feel like all of us still learnt something new every day. Although it was only 3 days we have covered a lot!
12/02/2025
5/5 Stars
Mostly relevant content for our discipline, and where it wasn't as relevant, we were able to adapt what we wanted to learn. Very flexible, well paced and friendly.
12/02/2025
4/5 Stars
- Basic understanding of how to model elements and set up cameras and lights using the standard rendering settings - Layered understanding of how to apply deformers and volume tools - Basic understanding on how to apply and edit material
12/02/2025
5/5 Stars
As a beginner at using cinema 4D my previous knowledge of the software was very limited, after completing the course I feel like I have learnt all the basics and more. I would feel comfortable creating a model fully by myself now.
12/02/2025
5/5 Stars
The software itself is highly complicated but very rewarding. I really enjoyed my experience in the class with Ricardo, he was very knowledgable and was acommodating to my online tuition experience both in a classroom with other students and in the private session. Look forward to developing my knowledge of Cinema 4D would recommend this course.
01/05/2024
5/5 Stars
we're impressed we were able to hit all targets for a bespoke course
09/04/2024
5/5 Stars
Great great course, easy to follow, brilliant tutor which helped guide you through everything - would recommend to anyone
20/02/2024
5/5 Stars
Great experience, very knowledgable tutor. I would come back for another training if I will have a chance.
30/11/2023
Whats Included:
Your choice of Windows or Mac 
Certified hands-on training 
Small class size (max 4-8) 
6 months post course support 
Quality reference manual 
Authorised Course Certificate
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the course times?
For all courses in the Manchester Centre the normal session timings are 10am to 5pm with an hour break for lunch. In addition to the hour lunch break there are also two fifteen minute coffee breaks mid morning and mid afternoon.
Daily times are:
09.45 - Registration
10.00 - Course start
13.00 - Lunch
14.00 - Afternoon starts
17.00 - Course ends
Do you offer discounts
or promotions?
We offer a range of regular discounts available for self funding individuals, charities and education along with period special offers. See our promotions page for full details.
What is provided with this course?
During the course we provide all computers for your use with choice of Windows or Mac, lunch and refreshments along with pads & pens. After the course you will receive the authorised Certificate, quality reference manual and 6 months direct post course support.
Does this course give
a qualification?
Although this course does not provide an actual qualification each delegate is provided with an official Certificate for completion of the course level.
Can you invoice my company?
In short yes we can provide 30 day invoice terms to any UK Limited company with the provision of your official purchase order and/or completing the invoice request for your booking online.
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