Cinema 4d

[hookturn]

Well I have just got hold of this fantastic software.
Can someone give me tips on how to use it?
I dont have any knowledge of any 3d software at all.
I have been experimenting a bit with it and got a few groovy effects with the lighting and using the array tool, but thats about it.
Can you attach a light or object to a spline?
What is a hyper nurb?


Thanks in advance

Matt

[Westbam]

Hmzz. when I start and try to abuse and learn a new tool, I ask my mighthy friend Google to find some tutorials for beginners on cinema 4d for me ;)


(so just search for: cinema 4d tutorial beginner)

And don't forget this beauty: www.3dcafe.com (for example)

[onceagain]

For attach a light to a spline go in the object manager right click on the light - and add a cinema 4d tag align to spline. click on the tag and drag the spline , in the atribute manager of the tag where is write spline pat. Using position you can animate the position. you can do it with cameras too.
Hiper Nurbs make smooth the objects and add polys.
check
http://www.maxon.net/
http://www.maxoncomputer.com/tutorial_browse.asp?category=TECHNIQUES
all the manuals here
http://www.maxon.net/pages/download/download_documentation_e.html

[onceagain]

you can find here the tutorial to attach an onject to a spline
http://www.maxoncomputer.com/tutorial_detail.asp?tutorialID=281&site=

[joeproper]

heres a tip, put the light in a null and add some banking,then adjust the f-curves in the timeline editor [your speed in and out of the curve].

[hookturn]

Thanks for your help guys.
I will be having a go at those tips tonight.
I'll let you know how i get on. :)

[VJzoo]

http://c4dcafe.com/ipb/index.php

the best place for tutorials for c4d :) with video for free