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Learn Cinema 4D R20

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This training aims to familiarize you with the Cinema 4D R20 interface, to introduce you to the new features of this version, and to initiate you to the essential tools and functions of this extraordinary software, through the step-by-step realization of a complete mini-project.

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51 Videos

1 Quiz

Source Language : French

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French, English, Arabic, Portuguese, Swahili,

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Course requirements

Having a background in computer science, having an artistic sensitivity, being motivated to learn 3D, having a suitable computer, having Cinema 4D R20 or a recent version.

Who is this course for?

To beginners in 3D who want to discover Cinema 4D and learn the basics of the software step by step.

To those discovering Cinema 4D and wishing to understand the interface, navigation, objects, modeling, materials, and rendering.

To 3D artists, motion designers, or graphic designers who want to familiarize themselves with the new features of Cinema 4D.

To professionals with prior experience who wish to strengthen their foundations

To anyone wishing to undertake a complete first project in 3D, from modeling to final rendering.

About This Course

Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional with several years of experience, Cinema 4D R20 is a robust 3D software equipped with AMD Radeon’s powerful ProRender rendering engine, providing you with a wide variety of tools and features to quickly create complex animations that go well beyond your imagination.

Learning Cinema 4D R20 provides an excellent foundation to get started with this software.

What makes this software accessible to many 3D artists is its ease of creating complex shapes as well as its speed in executing spectacular animations.

This training aims to familiarize you with the Cinema 4D R20 interface, introduce you to the new features of this version, and initiate you to the essential tools and functions of this extraordinary software through the step-by-step realization of a complete mini-project.

Learn Cinema 4D R20 by practicing

We will start with modeling by addressing different techniques used in Cinema 4D.

Next, we will see how to effectively light a 3D scene, and then we will learn to create several types of materials using the new PBR material system.

Finally, we will use the ProRender rendering engine to calculate the final image.

Cinema 4D R20 offers enormous and virtually unlimited possibilities to bring your imagination to life. With a little practice, you will be able to create impressive projects.

By the end of this training, you will have completed your first full project in Cinema 4D R20, which is an excellent starting point to enter the exciting world of 3D.

What Will You Learn?

Discover the new features of Cinema 4D R20

Take control of the software interface

Navigate efficiently in the 3D view

Create and manipulate objects

Carry out a complete project step by step

Understand modeling techniques

Modeling with Volume Builder

Set up photorealistic lighting

Create PBR materials

Understanding UVs and textures

Produce a realistic rendering with ProRender

Features course list

Course features

Model realistic cosmetic packaging

Students will learn to design and structure different types of cosmetic packaging in 3D (bottles, jars, tubes, boxes). They will understand the best practices for clean modeling, the use of primitives, deformers, and volumes to achieve credible shapes ready for photorealistic rendering.

Create compelling produced materials

This skill will enable students to design PBR materials suitable for cosmetic products: plastic, glass, metal, printed labels, or matte/glossy surfaces. They will learn to manage textures, UVs, and physical properties to achieve a professional visual rendering.

Highlight a product with light

Students will learn to build effective studio lighting to enhance a product. They will discover how to use lights, HDRI, shadows, and reflections to create a coherent visual atmosphere that highlights volumes, materials, and the identity of the packaging.

Achieve a professional photorealistic rendering

Through a comprehensive project, students will master the configuration of the rendering engine to produce clean and credible visuals. They will learn to optimize image quality, manage noise, reflections, depth, and final adjustments to achieve a rendering worthy of a commercial presentation.

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Curriculum Overview

This course includes 11 modules, 53 lessons, 1 quizzes, and 9h 4min hours of video.

Chapter 1 - Introduction

3 Sessions | 8m 34s

1.1 Introduction to the training

1m 23s

1.2 Highlighting new features

4m 18s

1.3 Cinema 4D R20 - The new features

2m 53s

Chapter 2 - Interface & Navigation

4 Sessions | 30m 37s

2.1 Cinema 4D Interface

9m 13s

2.2 Navigation in Cinema 4D

9m 52s

2.3 Presentation of Cinema 4D

1m 37s

2.4 Customization of the Cinema 4D interface

9m 55s

Chapter 3 - Introduction to modeling

10 Sessions | 1h 52min

3.1 Use of reference images

7m 49s

3.2 Project scale

3m 49s

3.3 Modeling of the cream tube A

17m 31s

3.4 Modeling of the cream B tube

12m 10s

3.5 Finalization of the serum cap

12m 26s

3.6 Modeling of the gel tube

16m 56s

3.7 Adding details about cream A

13m 30s

3.8 Adding details about serum tubes

11m 18s

3.9 Exercise files

29.53 MB

3.10 Finalization of the details on the products

16m 45s

Chapter 4 - Subdivision surface

5 Sessions | 1h 21min

4.1 Introduction to the subdivision surface

13m 00s

4.2 Smoothing of the cream tube A

14m 55s

4.3 Smoothing of the cream tube B

13m 05s

4.4 Smoothing of the serum tubes

23m 36s

4.5 Smoothing of the gel tube

16m 55s

Chapter 5 - Modeling of the decor

4 Sessions | 48m 47s

5.1 Modeling of the decor

11m 11s

5.2 Mirror modeling

7m 25s

5.3 Modeling the lamp with volume builder

13m 26s

5.4 Final composition of the scene

16m 45s

Chapter 6 - Lights in Cinema 4D

2 Sessions | 21m 57s

6.1 The different types of lights

8m 58s

6.2 Stage lighting

12m 59s

Chapter 7 - Materials and Textures

8 Sessions | 1h 24min

7.1 Introduction to materials

10m 45s

7.2 Creation of materials - Part A

8m 05s

7.3 Material Creation - Part B

16m 10s

7.4 Creation of materials - Part C

7m 52s

7.5 Adjustment of lights and materials

17m 35s

7.6 Creation of a reflection plan

6m 24s

7.7 Adding a decorative strip

11m 01s

7.8 Placement of a logo on the products

6m 50s

Chapter 8 - UV & Textures

10 Sessions | 1h 25min

8.1 Preparation of objects for UV cutting

3m 45s

8.2 Creation of the UV mesh of the cream

10m 24s

8.3 Creation of the UV mesh of the gel

11m 30s

8.4 Generation of the UV mapping of the other products

13m 30s

8.5 Creation of UV textures

6m 16s

8.6 Creation of the label for cream A

9m 16s

8.7 Creation of the label for the gel

5m 06s

8.8 Finalization of the labels

8m 45s

8.9 Adding relief with Bump

9m 05s

8.10 Add a flower from the media library

8m 07s

Chapter 9 - Material and light adjustments

2 Sessions | 36m 54s

9.1 Improvement of materials and lights

20m 14s

9.2 Last corrections before submission

16m 40s

Chapter 10 - Rendered with Prorender

3 Sessions | 32m 05s

10.1 Set the Prorender settings

27m 40s

10.2 Depth of Field

3m 01s

10.3 Final rendering

1m 24s

Chapter 11 - Conclusion

2 Sessions | 1m 01s

11.1 Closing word

1m 01s

Quiz Certificates

1 Sessions

Course Certificate

If you pass all the lessons in this course, you will receive this certificate.

Type Course Certificate

Instructor : Kossivi Logossou

Formateur passionné et multidisciplinaire, j’accompagne les apprenants dans l’acquisition de compétences professionnelles concrètes dans le digital, l’audiovisuel, la 3D et le développement. Avec plus de 10 ans d’expérience en ingénierie informatique, création numérique, production audiovisuelle et développement d’applications web & jeux vidéo, je conçois des formations pratiques centrées sur la maîtrise des outils et l’évolution des métiers d’aujourd’hui. Mon objectif : rendre chaque apprenant autonome, créatif et capable de transformer ses idées en projets réels, que ce soit dans la tech, la 3D, le design, la vidéo ou l’entrepreneuriat digital.

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Is this course suitable for beginners?

Yes, the training is accessible to beginners with a background in computer science.

Do you need to have Cinema 4D to take the course?

Yes, it is recommended to have Cinema 4D R20 or a newer version.

Am I going to complete a concrete project?

Yes, you will create several packaging designs for cosmetic products with a photorealistic finish.

Do I need a powerful computer?

A computer with a proper configuration for 3D is recommended for comfortable work.

How long does it take to complete the training?

It depends on your pace, but regular practice allows for quick progress.

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Course Specifications

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Updated Date

27 Jun 2026

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Model realistic cosmetic packaging

Create compelling produced materials

Highlight a product with light

Achieve a professional photorealistic rendering

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Model realistic cosmetic packaging

Create compelling produced materials

Highlight a product with light

Achieve a professional photorealistic rendering

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