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I modelled a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G for you (Downloadable 3D-File)

Hi Patrons,

soon I will release some tutorials where we play a little bit with this foldable Galaxy Flip smartphone. Here is already the 3d model I built.

The lighting here is pretty simple with just an HDRI. I´m studying product lighting right now to give you also the best advanced techniques, s...

I decided to give you something cool this Month and not just "Productivity" knowledge

Hi Patrons,

just wanted to let you know... I built a super nice lilttle foldable smartphone and I will share the 3D model plus training this month with you.

We probably talk a little bit about modelling, product-lighting, materials, stuff like that...

Best,

Markus

I was playing with METAHUMAN today

Hi Patrons,

I just needed a break from the "workflow and productivity" stuff and decided to play a little bit with Metahuman today.

Have a nice weekend.

Best,

Markus

Build a Production Plan with Google Sheets

This is the practical part where we use Google Sheets to create a simple Production Plan.

Google Sheets for Digital Artists

Check out how I used Google Sheets to organize my short film project "Mona and the Oracle" successfully.   Sometimes when projects get a bit bigger then your daily artworks, you just need some exta overview, structure and control over your projects. And thats  where Google Sheets comes into play.  ...

Next: "How to make a Production Plan" Tutorial

Alright, as you already know: This month it´s all about productivity and a good workflow. So, whenever a job asks for a bit of extra professionalism, then it´s your time to shine with these production plans;-).

Soon.

Create your own custom-made Notebook PART 03 (C4D Part)

..and this is the Part where we use the C4D File "background_maker_for_notebook" which you will find attached to this post.

Create your own custom-made Notebook PART 02 (Photoshop Part)

Alright, let´s jump into my Photoshop template and turn it into your own version.

Create your own costum-made Notebook PART 01 (with PS and C4D)

Alright, let´s start with 18 minutes of my thoughts about planning your day-to-day and keep your days organized.

I´m a big fan of giving my days and weeks structure and this notebook helps me with that. Don´t understand it as a limitation of your freedom, butuse  it as tool which reminds you of ...

"Create your own costum-made Notebook" + Photoshop Template and C4D File soon...

Hi Patrons,

tomorrow you will get...

Part 01 and 02  of a new tutorial called "Create your own costum-made Notebook" plus a Photoshop Template and a Cinema 4D File to change the Background Grid for your Notebook.

If you don´t need a cool costum-made Notebook for 2022, don´t worry. Other tutorials wil ...

Let´s talk about Productivity Tools ans Techniques this Month

Hi Friends,

I´m super happy to be back ( corona + hospital and freelance work) here on patreon. I want to start tomorrow with a series of tutorials regarding productivity and workflow techniques which will make you work faster  and be more efficivent in your daily workflow.

Topics I want to talk about:

Animation and Cubes Part 02

...and here is Part 02 :-).

Animation and Cubes Part 01

Hi Patrons,

finally new stuff! It´s a Beginners lesson where I talk about camera animation, keyframing and mograph. Part 02 will be there tomorrow.

Have Fun, Best

Markus

November

Hi Patrons,

first I want to thank you for your amazing support! I hope that you know: My patreon and you mean the world to me. It´s my all-time passion project.

Sadly I have "bad" news for you. 

My last client with a huge cubes-related project has asked me to extend my booking until 26...

Laser Mashine deconstructed

I just wanted to show you these single layers that I used for the "Laser Mashine", because I think, each of them look already quite interesting. You need Insydium´s Mesh Tools for this file.

Laser Mashine Asset

Hi Patrons,

check out this little abstract "Laser-Mashine". I use Insydium´s Mesh Tools again. I made a lot of these abstract designs for a big client project and I just wanted to share this little asset, so you can learn form it.

Complex Cubes 01

Hi Patrons,

(sadly) I´m in the middle of a (cubes related) booking and can´t record so many tutorials, but: I will share projectfiles for the rest of october.

You need Insydium Mesh Tools for this one.

Just open the file and check the setup, it´s pretty simple.

Next week I will share, how I make these more complex CUBEs

Hi Patrons,

I shared a couple of projectfiles today and next week I will continue with some more complex cube-setups, ok?

My plan was to release way more training for your this month, but... a big client came back and asked me if I can help him to finalize a big project. That´s why I am quite busy at the moment b...

Crazy CUBE Statue

Aaaaannnndddd....one more projectfile!

Take this one and move your camera around and search for cool angles.

Complex CUBE Statue

And here is a more complex statue to play with.

PS: The hdri that I used is from polyhaven.com and is called studio_small_03_8k.hdr.

Simple CUBE Statue to play with

Hi Patrons,

here is another Cubes Setup out of Houdini to play with.

X-Particles Reveal Effect Part 2

And this is Part 2 of this sweet little Effect Training.

I know it's pretty simple but hopefully some of you, who are new to X-Particles will still find it useful.

PS: I shared a similar Effect earlier this year, but this is also a nice alternative way to use this 'reveal-effect'.

Thanks for your Support...

X-Particles Reveal Effect

Hi Patrons,

If you are a beginner with X-Particles and just want to have some fun, then this could be the right (very easy) tutorial for you.

I wanted to release this earlier this year, but my client wanted to let some time pass, haha.

PS: New Cubes Tutorial soon.

PS2: I really hope, this tuto...

Very Easy Trick to Improve your Camera Movement

Hi Patrons,

Use this very simple trick to improve the quality of your camera movement tremendously. Who said, good camera movement has to be complicated? (definitely not me)

PS: Don´t be confused. I first wanted to share this little tutorial on YouTube but then changend my mind and made it exclusive for all patre...

4 Free Months Discount still available :-)

Hi Patrons,

let´s make this short:

If you decide for an annual  KNIGHTS or ENTHUSIAST Membership, you will get a 33% Discount which equals 4 free months here on 3DBONFIRE.

And this is how it works: You will get 16% discount directly when you buy the annual membership and additional 17%...

Use the Power of AI to reduce Render Times tremendously!

Hi Patrons,

I hope everyone of you will watch this short video, because most probably you are wasting a lot of render time in your creative process.

New Patreon exclusive Tutorial will be there by Monday.

Best,

Markus