Cinema 4d Low Poly Character
Create a Low Poly Character in Cinema 4D
Introduction
Cinema 4D is a powerful and versatile 3D animation program used by professionals and hobbyists alike. It is easy to learn, and can be used to create a wide range of 3D designs, from detailed characters to simple shapes and objects. One popular style of 3D design is ‘low poly’, a style of design that uses a limited number of polygons to create simple, yet effective shapes. In this tutorial, we'll be looking at how to create a low poly character in Cinema 4D.
Step 1: Creating the Base Mesh
The first step in creating a low poly character is to create the base mesh. This is the simplest form of the character and will serve as the foundation for the rest of the design. To create the base mesh, you'll need to use the Polygon Pen tool in the Modeling tab. This tool is used to create basic shapes that can then be manipulated and modified to create the desired shape.
Once you've created the basic shape, you can then start to refine it. Use the Move and Scale tools to add details and adjust the proportions of the character. You can also use the Extrude tool to add more polygons to the character and create more detailed shapes. The last step is to add a Subdivision Surface modifier to the character. This will smooth out the edges and give the character a more organic look.
Step 2: Texturing the Character
The next step is to add texture to the character. This is done using the Material Manager in the Materials tab. Here, you can create and assign materials to the various parts of the character. You can also use the Texture Manager to add texture maps to the character, such as bump maps and specular maps. Once you have added the textures, you can then adjust the settings in the Material Manager to achieve the desired look.
Step 3: Animating the Character
The next step is to animate the character. This can be done using the Keyframe Editor in the Animation tab. Here, you can add keyframes to the character and adjust the parameters of each keyframe to create the desired animation. You can also use the Character Animation tools in the Animation tab to add more complex animations, such as walk cycles and facial expressions.
Step 4: Rendering the Character
The final step is to render the character. This is done using the Render Settings in the Render tab. Here, you can adjust the resolution, quality and other settings of the render. Once you have set the desired settings, you can then click the Render button to begin the rendering process. Once the rendering is complete, you will have a fully rendered low poly character.
Conclusion
In this tutorial, we have looked at how to create a low poly character in Cinema 4D. We started by creating the base mesh using the Polygon Pen tool, then texturing it using the Material Manager and Texture Manager. We then animated the character using the Keyframe Editor and Character Animation tools, and finally rendered it using the Render Settings. With the help of this tutorial, you should now have a good understanding of how to create a low poly character in Cinema 4D.
