{"id":811208,"date":"2023-07-31T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-31T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/?p=811208"},"modified":"2025-11-24T13:53:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T21:53:17","slug":"how-to-design-3d-characters-cinema-4d","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/how-to-design-3d-characters-cinema-4d\/","title":{"rendered":"How to design simple 3D characters in Cinema 4D with Marina Nakagawa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/School-of-Motion-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-811227\" width=\"151\" height=\"151\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/School-of-Motion-Logo.jpg 225w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/School-of-Motion-Logo-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/School-of-Motion-Logo-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 151px) 100vw, 151px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em><a title=\"School of Motion\" href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofmotion.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">School of Motion<\/a> is reimagining art school with world-class training that is available on your schedule from anywhere on Earth. They offer a wide variety of courses that can take your creative goals to the next level. Check out their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofmotion.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a> to see all of their offerings. This article, based on the below video by 3D artist Marina Nakagawa, originally appeared on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofmotion.com\/blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">School of Motion's blog.<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Simple 3D Character Design Using Cinema 4D\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NYWA_QQ-NME?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you looking to design simple 3D characters in Cinema 4D? Having trouble building out your pipeline from creation to finished character? Today, we\u2019re going to focus on creating a stylized character in Cinema 4D, and talking about the tools and techniques you can use to enhance the originality of your character!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Character design might sound intense, but it is a really fun process once you understand the tools you should use. We\u2019ll provide you with an overview of some of our favorite apps, such as Cinema 4D, ZBrush and Substance Painter. We\u2019ll cover not only how to use each application, but also why we use them for different aspects of creating characters.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this tutorial, you\u2019ll learn:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How to create a simple base model<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to add details to your model in ZBrush<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to texture your character with Substance Painter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1\">How to create a simple model in Cinema 4D<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Creating a character should be fun, and you can use this process to establish a rhythm every time you set out to make something new.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start with an initial sketch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/Image-1-school-of-motion.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-811217\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/Image-1-school-of-motion.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/Image-1-school-of-motion-480x250.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 960px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before we jump into Cinema 4D, always sketch the concept design. It\u2019s way easier to model your character based on a sketch as it informs what you will be required to model\u2026versus jumping into a 3D app not quite knowing what you\u2019re making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We typically sketch out a character design on a notepad with several variations. Even with all the fancy gizmos and gadgets in our office, few things beat a traditional pencil and paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/Image-2-school-of-motion.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-811218\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/Image-2-school-of-motion.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/Image-2-school-of-motion-480x250.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 960px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also usually make a Pinterest board per project to gather inspiration. For this project, we gathered some 2D \/ 3D illustrations as inspiration for our character\u2019s costume and tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you finish designing the concept, scan it into your computer (you can even take a picture with your phone if you don\u2019t have a printer\/scanner). Import it into Photoshop and then make front and side pose sketches to use as reference when you\u2019re modeling in 3D.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Box modeling vs. sculpting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/Image-3-school-of-motion.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-811219\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/Image-3-school-of-motion.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/Image-3-school-of-motion-480x250.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 960px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are 2 main workflows for modeling characters:&nbsp;<strong>Box Modeling<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Sculpting<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Box modeling is a more traditional process of modeling. You start with a cube, adding cuts and manipulating polygons, until you draw a character out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have a solid idea of how the character looks on your sketch \u2014 and your character is fairly simple \u2014 box modeling is an easier and simpler process for you than trying to find your character while modeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sculpting is a newer method, which is using software with dynamic remeshing tools \u2014 such as ZBrush or Blender \u2014 which sculpts the model like clay. It\u2019s a very fun process, however the model you make with these tools has a very dense mesh and you can\u2019t rig or animate as is -- you have to \"retopologize\" the model, which is basically simplifying your polygons with the right topology flow for rigging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are an artist and you want to be more experimental during the modeling process, or want to build a more complex character, sculpting may suit you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Modeling a simple 3D character<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/Image-4-school-of-motion.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-811220\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/Image-4-school-of-motion.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/Image-4-school-of-motion-480x250.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 960px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are 2 things we caution all artists about during the modeling process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first thing is to make a model with the lowest number of polygons possible. This is generally an important rule for modeling any object. If you create a dense model, your project will be heavier and harder to work with due to the slower speeds in your viewport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second thing is to create a clean topology. This is also very important if you want to make a character model from as a single object. This is especially important if you are ultimately going to rig the character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are tons of great resources on Pinterest if you search topology. Also&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cmuanimation.weebly.com\/topology-referenceguide.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">INTRO TO 3D<\/a> has a great topology guide on their website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now it\u2019s time to get into a detailed area: the face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Modeling a face in Cinema 4D<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/Image-5-school-of-motion.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-811221\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/Image-5-school-of-motion.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/Image-5-school-of-motion-480x250.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 960px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s begin modeling the face!&nbsp;<strong>First, set your sketch in the viewport.&nbsp;<\/strong>Go to&nbsp;<strong>View<\/strong>&nbsp;settings and click the&nbsp;<strong>Front View Window<\/strong>&nbsp;to make it active. You'll see Viewport [Front] on the Attributes and you can load up an image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Select&nbsp;<strong>Back<\/strong>&nbsp;and then you can select the background for your image. We like to adjust the position here and make the transparency about 80%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then<strong>&nbsp;Click on the Right View window<\/strong>&nbsp;and do the same thing again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/Image-6-school-of-motion.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-811222\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/Image-6-school-of-motion.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/Image-6-school-of-motion-480x250.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 960px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now let\u2019s call up a cube and make her head. Shrink this cube to about the size you want her head to be, and then add the subdivision surface to make our cube subdivided. Keep the subdivision level 2, then make it editable with the shortcut&nbsp;<strong>C<\/strong>. Now we have this rounded cube which is a bit closer to a head shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here we have a polyloop which we want to use for her face. At the moment, this loop is a bit small and out of place, so what we\u2019re gonna do is select this line loop with&nbsp;<strong>U+L<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>right-click<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>dissolve<\/strong>. Then select the polygons on the front of the face, move them back slightly and enlarge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Next, we select all the points on the right half of her head and delete them. Then we add a symmetry object. We also add another subdivision object and put this object as the child of the Subdivision Surface\u2014and make this subdivision level to 1, not 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now you can use a sculpt tool or magnet tool to make this shape closer to her head shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the model\u2019s center points move off the axis for some reason, you can select all of the center points by loop selection, then open the coordinate manager, zero out the size of X, and align the position to 0 in the coordinate manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quick tip: If you need any brush to be a smooth brush, hold Shift as you use it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s make her an eye hole. Add a loop cut with the shortcut key&nbsp;<strong>K+L<\/strong>, and another here.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/Image-7-school-of-motion.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-811223\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/Image-7-school-of-motion.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/Image-7-school-of-motion-480x250.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 960px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These 4 polygons will be her eyes. So I select these 4 polygons, then inset with the shortcut key&nbsp;<strong>I<\/strong>, and smooth them out using a smooth brush. Now we have eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make another loop for her nose and mouth\u2014we like to make this symmetry object editable with the shortcut&nbsp;<strong>C<\/strong>. Inset these polygons with&nbsp;<strong>I<\/strong>, and then add 3 more loop cuts in this section and smooth the polygons.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At this point, this model looks like C-3PO, but don\u2019t worry too much. It will be ok. Just take your time. Since this part is more about feel and artistry, we\u2019ll let you work on your own. Check out the video above to see how we finished out our character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2\">Working with ZBrush and Cinema 4D<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So this is the final model. Now we\u2019re going to move into ZBrush and add a bit more polish.&nbsp;<strong>C4D is great for modeling, but ZBrush excels at finer details.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before we go to ZBrush, we have to prepare files to export. The first thing you want to create is the UV maps. You can make a UV map with ZBrush if you want, but we personally prefer doing this with C4D.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now I go to&nbsp;<strong>File<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Export<\/strong>, and choose&nbsp;<strong>FBX file<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets-global.website-files.com\/61406347b8db463e379e2732\/627ac174e6d4780baf9d3456_t8GSIxlAh9q2Wb2r3Qw_5fk_lBGxzPNzwZNSsaE_fCXlWjrS2ayq6x8bvioL4ER0Q7ojRcwFnc1_ML2a_5cTr7tVPf_3kkMyxcy9RP87LuLTvYaOMVH6sCMeUsXFuT_Ul6ThQNnfDxzliWCyyg.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re going to&nbsp;<em>barely<\/em>&nbsp;scratch&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofmotion.com\/blog\/beginner-guide-to-zbrush\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the surface of ZBrush<\/a>, as there is a TON to learn. In this tutorial, we\u2019ll show you a few tips and tricks, but you really need to roll up your sleeves and get to work inside the program to really get a handle on everything it has to offer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I imported the FBX model I just exported. I subdivide all of these objects in ZBrush again. Now this model is ready to add some extra details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The goal here is to keep the basic shape we created in C4D and add some extra details\u2014such as details on her hair and wrinkles on her clothes. How much detail you add is completely up to you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ZBrush is perfect for modeling finer details because sculpting can be a more intuitive way to model than box modeling. In ZBrush, you don\u2019t have to worry about polygon flows; you can sculpt just as you would sculpt clay in real life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s important to keep things consistent across your work, meaning if you add a lot of realistic details on your model\u2019s clothes, then you should probably make the character\u2019s face and body more realistic and detailed as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The great thing about ZBrush is that you can subdivide the model and add details without making the project heavy. Then you can bake these details as normal maps and displacement maps. This way, you still keep your models low poly in C4D for rigging, but also have some nice details using these maps as texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that she has some nice details, export the low poly FBX model and subdivided high poly model, as well as normal maps and displacement maps for each object. Now we are ready to go to Substance Painter and make the textures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3\">Finishing your 3D model with substance painter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/Image-9-school-of-motion.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-811224\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/Image-9-school-of-motion.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/Image-9-school-of-motion-480x250.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 960px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Substance painter is a super powerful software for texturing. You\u2019ll find many character artists are using Substance Painter to add detailed textures to their characters, because it allows you to paint directly onto your 3D model in a very intuitive way. If you\u2019re familiar with using Photoshop, you\u2019ll find Painter uses a lot of the same techniques and tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With our project set up, we\u2019ll show you how to make her skin texture first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Asset Window, we already have tons of preset materials we can use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applying the material is super simple: Just drag the material you want to use onto the model or layer window. Then you can go to the properties window and adjust the details, such as colors or roughness.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now she looks OK, but we think she would look nicer with a natural blush on her face. So we\u2019ll duplicate our material and this time choose pink, then we add a black&nbsp;<strong>mask<\/strong>. This mask works exactly like a Photoshop mask and we can paint some nice details directly onto this 3D model using the brush.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you wanted to add this level of detail to your texture&nbsp;<em>without<\/em>&nbsp;using Substance Painter, you would probably need to paint onto the flat UV map using Photoshop. But it\u2019s very tricky to paint by just imagining how your texture would look in 3D without the 3D preview, so this is where Substance Painter is really helpful. It allows you to paint directly on the model so you can create beautiful materials easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you need a specific texture and don\u2019t have one available, go to Adobe Substance Assets page to find an incredible amount of assets\u2014and you can download 30 assets per month for free, so you don\u2019t even need to know how to make these materials from scratch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From here, keep experimenting with the preset textures, adjusting them, adding layers of paints and textures until you feel happy. Now that her texture is done, let\u2019s go back to C4D and assemble the models and texture, and we will show you how it ended up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/Image-10-school-of-motion.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-811225\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/Image-10-school-of-motion.jpeg 960w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/Image-10-school-of-motion-480x250.jpeg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 960px, 100vw\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So this is the final work! We added her buddy-cat monster and the magic tablet pen.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cinema 4D is an incredibly powerful tool for art and design, and you can get by with unwrapped UVs and a bit of imagination. But the power of ZBrush and Substance Painter opens up an amazing workflow. We hope you picked up a few cool tricks, and we can\u2019t wait to see what you\u2019ll create next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn 3D art and design like a pro<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you interested in learning Cinema 4D, but not sure how to start? We highly recommend taking School of Motion's&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofmotion.com\/courses\/cinema-4d-basecamp\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.schoolofmotion.com\/courses\/cinema-4d-basecamp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cinema 4D Basecamp<\/a> course. Learn Cinema 4D, from the ground up, in this intro to Cinema 4D course from Maxon Certified Trainer, EJ Hassenfratz. This course will get you comfortable with the basics of modeling, lighting, animation, and many other important topics for 3D Motion Design. Master basic 3D principles and lay the foundation for more advanced subjects in the future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/School-of-Motion-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"School-of-Motion-Logo\" class=\"wp-image-811227\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/School-of-Motion-Logo.jpg 225w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/School-of-Motion-Logo-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/School-of-Motion-Logo-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the artist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/BeautyPlus_20210531135114409_save2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-811589\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/BeautyPlus_20210531135114409_save2.jpg 300w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/07\/BeautyPlus_20210531135114409_save2-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Marina Nakagawa<\/strong> is a Japanese freelance motion designer and 3D artist based in London. She is a big fan of cute\/weird characters and funny animations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She relies on her Wacom products to make her work: \"Honestly I can't work without Wacom, I literally don't use a mouse anymore and all I use is my Cintiq. So technically any project on my IG are made using Wacom.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To learn more about her and her work, check out her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marinanakagawa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.artstation.com\/marina_nakagawa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ArtStation<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/_marinanimation_\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.behance.net\/Marina_Nakagawa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Behance<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/lambcoke\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Having trouble completing your charter design from start to finish? 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