Have you ever wanted to create the effect of vast 3D world inside of a small picture frame?
On the surface it may seem simple, but once you sit down to do it, you’ll discover it comes with challenges you might not expect.
How do you give different lighting to the worlds on both sides of the picture frame? How do you keep your shadowbox world from intersecting with your outside world. With so many elements in 2 environments, how can you keep things clean and organized so it doesn’t get confusing? How does Doctor Who make having things bigger on the inside look so simple?!
Dive into real-time 3D with our Unreal Engine beginner's course by Jonathan Winbush. Master importing assets, world-building, animation, and cinematic sequences to create stunning 3D renders in no time! Perfect for motion designers ready to level up.
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Unlock the secrets of character design in this dynamic course! Explore shape language, anatomy rules, and motifs to craft animation-ready characters. Gain drawing tips, hacks, and Procreate mastery (or any drawing app). Ideal for artists seeking to elevate their craft.
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Elevate your freelance motion design career with our guide to client success. Master a repeatable method for finding, contacting, and landing clients. Learn to identify prospects, nurture leads, and develop a thriving freelance philosophy amidst chaos.
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Rev up your editing skills with After Effects! Learn to use it for everyday needs and craft dynamic templates (Mogrts) for smarter teamwork. You'll master creating animated graphics, removing unwanted elements, tracking graphics, and making customizable templates.
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Stand out with Demo Reel Dash! Learn to spotlight your best work and market your unique brand of magic. By the end, you'll have a brand new demo reel and a custom campaign to showcase yourself to an audience aligned with your career goals.
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Illuminate your 3D skills with Lights, Camera, Render! Dive deep into advanced Cinema 4D techniques with David Ariew. Master core cinematography skills, gain valuable assets, and learn tools and best practices to create stunning work that wows clients.
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Master After Effects at your own pace with Jake Bartlett's beginner course. Perfect for video editors, you'll learn to create stylish animated graphics, remove unwanted elements, and track graphics into shots. By the end, you'll be equipped for everyday AE needs and more.
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Revolutionize your Premiere workflow with customizable AE templates! Master creating dynamic Motion Graphics Templates (Mogrts) in After Effects to speed up your team's work. By the end, you'll craft easily-customizable templates for seamless use in Premiere Pro.
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In this video, 3D artist Ryan McCauley shows you all of that and a lot more. Pay close attention, because this tutorial is a masterclass on alternative approaches and powerful tips that will help you in you 3D animation and motion graphics work. You’ll use Cinema 4D, and when you’re done, not only will you be able to put your vast worlds into a picture frame (or Police Box), you’ll be ready for travel through Time And Relative Dimensions in Space. OK that last part might not be true.
What You'll Need
A computer that can handle the heat of C4D.
A creative mind ready to explore and experiment.
A touch of patience (trust me, it's worth it).
Don’t forget to grab the free project files above to follow along!
Ryan McCauley’s Website: mccauleymotion.com
Ryan on Instagram: @mccauleymotion
Ryan’s YouTube Channel: youtube.com/@mccauleymotion
Not sure where to start?
If you’re a beginner, here are some great courses to help you get started:
After Effects Kickstart
Dive into the fundamentals of motion design with our most popular (and recently updated) After Effects course.
Photoshop + Illustrator Unleashed
Master the basics of Photoshop and Illustrator and gain invaluable insights in this introductory level course.
Design Kickstart
An introduction to the design principles behind all great work.
More Advanced?
If you’re a more advanced student looking to up your game, here are some great options:
Animation Bootcamp
Learn the art and principles of creating beautiful movements in Adobe After Effects.
Design Bootcamp
Learn to design for motion in this intermediate-level, project-based course.
Cinema 4D Basecamp
Learn Cinema 4D from the ground up in this exciting introductory C4D course.
Now is the time to learn the skills you need to advance in your motion design career:
