I’ve been interested in learning about 3d art and design for some time, but I always feel like I have to tell myself to specialize and stop playing with new tools.

However, due to some client projects, I decided to get into it. I’ve been using the lessons over at 3dfordesigners.com to learn Cinema 4d. Not only is it incredibly entertaining to work with new technology and software (these are things I enjoy), it’s inspiring a lot of new art possibilities. Here are my first studies in the software, based on some tutorials from 3D For Designers.

Deformers and patterns

Animating full objects and lighting experiments

Crystal transparency and deformer animation

Glossy texture experiment