Playful 3D Design and Animation of Fun Objects
A course by Vincent Schwenk , 3D Artist and Designer
Learn how to create soft and organic animated objects and scenes by exploring and experimenting in Cinema 4D and other graphic software
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- 96% positive reviews (76)
- 3617 students
- Audio: English
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
Learn how to create soft and organic animated objects and scenes by exploring and experimenting in Cinema 4D and other graphic software
The world of 3D animation is a space to have fun while experimenting with colors, shapes, and textures. For 3D artist Vincent Schwenk, it’s a creative world where the only limit is his imagination. His creations feature abstract shapes and elements, with realistic textures and smooth animations, and he has worked with clients like Microsoft, Tylko, and the Reeperbahn Festival.
In this course, he teaches how to create and animate a fun scene with organic objects. Discover how color, textures, and light influence each other, then experiment with different light setups and color compositions. Develop your digital software skills and learn innovative design techniques to create abstract animations.
What will you learn in this online course?
26 lessons & 22 downloads
- 96% positive reviews (76)
- 3617 students
- 26 lessons (5h 9m)
- 22 additional resources (8 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe Premiere
Cinema 4D
DaVinci Resolve
Redshift RenderWhat is this course's project?
Model an abstract but tasty-looking bowl of ramen, or another organic object of choice, using 3D animation software.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for 3D design enthusiasts who want to enhance their skills in 3D modeling.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of Cinema 4D and Redshift is required.
In terms of equipment, you’ll need access to a computer with Cinema 4D, Redshift, and Adobe Premiere or DaVinci Resolve.
Reviews
A course by Vincent Schwenk
Vincent Schwenk is a multi-disciplinary artist who embarked on an unconventional journey into the world of 3D design. He started out with a passion for photography before studying graphic design at the Augsburg University of Applied Sciences, then started working at a branding agency. Later, he became a freelance 3D artist, a career which combines his interests with the flexibility to create from his imagination.
His vibrant and futuristic designs have been used for all sorts of projects, from album sleeves to corporate branding projects, and his clients include Microsoft, Tylko, and the Reeperbahn Festival. He also educates others on how to become better 3D artists through lectures and online workshops, and showcases his work on his website and social media.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Preparation
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Materials
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Miro-Board
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Sketching
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U3
Project Development
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Modeling and Retopologizing: Organic Shapes 1
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Modeling and Retopologizing: Organic Shapes 2
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Modeling and Retopologizing: Techniques
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UV Unwrapping
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Setting up a Scene
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Chopsticks Modeling and Animation
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U4
Part Two of the Process
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Creating the Noodles
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Setting up Our First Softbody Simulations 1
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Setting up Our First Softbody Simulations 2
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Noodle Simulation
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Last Steps of Simulation and Animation 1
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Last Steps of Simulation and Animation 2
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U5
Getting Started with Redshift
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First Steps in Redshift
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Redshift SSS Material 1
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Redshift SSS Material 2
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Setting up Materials
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Fine-tune and Colors 1
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Fine-tune and Colors 2
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Final Textures
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U6
Postproduction
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Rendering
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Compositing, Sound and Exporting for Social Media
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FP
Final project
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Playful 3D Design and Animation of Fun Objects
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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Adobe Premiere
Cinema 4D
DaVinci Resolve
Redshift Render
dantov
It is a good course to learn specifically the use of soft bodies.
luis_v
Bien fait.
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mcrawiri
Great course and direction by Vincent, definitely recommend it.
wiliam_moris
Really fun course.
bsas15
Very useful course, a learned a lot about material!! tks!!