Greyscale Gorilla has released a stunning new lighting kit for Cinema 4D.

In this handy tip, guest host Tim Clapham demonstrates a must-know and surprisingly simple technique for creating custom scripts in Cinema 4D. The example Tim shows where he zeros all coordinates will save you a bunch of time! Watch Tip

A handy checklist of the top 4 things users do wrong when rendering in Cinema 4D.

Amateurmedia.net has some terrific type-based Cinema 4D tutorials.

Rob Redman has released Xbreaker, a handy, new script for smashing up your Cinema 4D objects. The basic version is free.

Knowing which material project type to use when using textures in Cinema 4D can be confusing. That’s why I asked my buddy Rob over at Pariah Studios to whip up this handy little tutorial! Thanks Rob! Watch tutorial

Paul Babb is the popular and charismatic CEO of Maxon USA.
In this Cinema 4D–focussed episode of Unplugged we talk about
Paul’s early days, including a time in film and on the stage;
then dive head–first into Cinema 4D and MoGraph and what makes it
just the hottest 3D software out there right now. [Read more]

The Making It Look Great Cinema 4D Bundle includes Making It Look Great 6: Design and Production Techniques for Cinema 4D and After Effects, and Making It Look Great 7: MoGraph Unleashed. Both loaded with hours of Cinema 4D, MoGraph and After Effects techniques. [Read more]

MoGraph Unleashed – Real-world Cinema 4D MoGraph workshops

MILG6 host, Cinema 4D expert and Mograph master Tim Clapham is back to guide you step-by-step through 6 stunning, 3D motion graphics projects.

In these workshops, Tim demonstrates must-know, real-world Cinema 4D MoGraph techniques and workflows you will find immediately useful in your own work.

While based around MoGraph, Tim also discusses general Cinema 4D workflow techniques for modelling and texturing which will improve your all-round expertise when working with Cinema 4D. [Read more]

MILG 6 and 7 host Tim Clapham recently completed a beautiful animation for 3D World magazine, created using Cinema4D and Adobe After Effects. The even cooler news is Tim recorded a tutorial.

In this tutorial, guest host Grischa Theissen demonstrates a must-know technique for adding motion blur to your 3D renders in After Effects using ReelSmart Motion Blur.    Watch tutorial (10min, 20MB)

Unplugged Challenge winner, Robert Leger, is back with part 2 of a breakdown of his terrific animation. This section focusses on tips and techniques for integrating Cinema 4D with Adobe After Effects.

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In this tutorial, guest host Grischa Theissen demonstrates a cool technique for creating the popular photo mosaic look in Cinema 4D, where one image is made up of multiple images. Recently Grischa was working side-by-side with Tim Clapham, who helped refine the technique. I wonder what’s bringing these talented Cinema 4D artists to Australia… [Read more]

MILG 7 Mograph Unleased with Tim Clapham is coming. Teaser 1 – Dynamics

Unplugged Challenge winner, Robert Leger, has posted part 1 of a breakdown of his terrific animation. This section focusses on tips and techniques used to build the 3D elements in Cinema 4D.

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In this Cinema 4D video tutorial, guest host Grischa Theissen continues his step-by-step walk-through of  the techniques for modelling, texturing and lighting a realistic iPod Nano.

Watch tutorial (25min, 50MB)

In this Cinema 4D video tutorial, guest host Grischa Theissen walks step-by-step through the techniques for modelling, texturing and lighting a realistic iPod Nano.

Watch tutorial (25min, 45MB)

Nick Campbell (The Gorilla) has a new tutorial covering techniques for exporting your Cinema 4D scene into After Effects.

Dave Davidson over at max3d.org is offering a number of his 3D models, including many for Cinema 4D, for free (and perhaps a small donation). Check out Dave‘s site and grab models here too.

Robert Redman has some useful Cinema 4D and After Effects tutorials including this one on global illumination and reflections in Cinema 4D.

In this screen capture of a recent Adobe After Effects e-seminar learn how Adobe Illustrator and Maxon Cinema 4D were used, along with stock footage from Video Copilot’s Action Essentials 2, to create explosive TV promo graphics. [Read more]

Aixsponza has kindly given Cinema 4D users our very own teapot model for radiosity testing.

New spot by Umeric (assisted by Making It Look Great 6 author, Tim Clapham)

This short film “No Keyframes” by AixSponza gives a good indication of just what is possible with Mograph 2.0. Jaw-dropping stuff.

Along with the R11.5 announcement, Maxon has unveiled a new Broadcast Edition including the Extension Kit, full of useful 2D and 3D elements, setups and HD clips. Yummy yummy!