Rendering for Product Visualization in CINEMA 4D
In this CINEMA 4D tutorial, we will learn how to create realistic product renders within CINEMA 4D. Software required: CINEMA 4D 11.5.
What you'll learn
In this CINEMA 4D tutorial, we will learn how to create realistic product renders within CINEMA 4D. Pre-visualization is a very important part of the product design process, because it can be used as a photorealistic mockup, allowing the client and the designer to see how an object is supposed to look and function before it is manufactured. This tutorial will focus on achieving a high degree of realism in your rendered product shots, and we will be emphasizing key areas such as creating a studio light setup within CINEMA 4D, complete with light diffusers and reflectors. We will also learn how to simulate a wide variety of materials, such as clear plastic, matte plastic, brushed metal, illuminated LEDs, chrome, as well as many additional tips and workflows that will help you to get clean, professional renders of your final product. Software required: CINEMA 4D 11.5.
Table of contents
- Creating UVs for Mp3 Player Using BodyPaint 3D 11m
- Simulating Led Backlighting in CINEMA 4D 10m
- Repositioning the MP3 Player for Easier Rendering 9m
- Creating Primary Light Source for the Product Render 10m
- Creating Geometry to Act as Studio Light Diffusers 12m
- Creating Transparent and Reflective Plastic Materials 9m
- Using Stacked Materials in CINEMA 4D 12m
- Creating Blurred Reflections in CINEMA 4D 8m
- Building a Simple Environment to Aid Reflections 12m
- Creating a Rubber Material for the Headphone Cords 14m
- Using Lights to Accentuate Surface and Curvature Details 6m
- Using Global Illumination to Add Secondary Lighting 9m
- Creating a Brushed Metal Material for the MP3 Player 6m
- Making Final Quality Adjustments to Product Render 11m
About the author
Kyle was one of the first authors for Digital-Tutors, now a Pluralsight company. and has been a part of the team for over 10 years. Kyle began his career in computer graphics education as a college instructor and worked as a Digital-Tutors rendering tutor and curriculum manager since 2002. Kyle has contributed to many of the most popular projects and helped the Digital-Tutors team win awards throughout the company's history. Kyle has had the honor of having his art exhibited at the New York ... more