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Over 90 Minutes of new Octane/X-Particles Training this week

Hi Patrons, 

I just finished recording over 90 minutes of new Training. The 3-Part "X-Particles Glass Reveal Effect" Training is ready for you. Part 3 will be released tomorrow.

I hope some of the tricks will prove to be useful for you! I will also uploaf the scenefile and my textures later t...

X-Particles Glass Reveal Effect Part 2

Another Day, another Lesson. Let´s continue with the X-Particles setup. Part 3 will be there tomorrow :-).

Best, Markus

X-Particles Glass Reveal Effect Part 1

Hi Patrons,

So great to have you with me 2021! I dont want to talk too much but instead, straight dive into new content. This is just the first 35 minutes of my new Cinema 4D Training. More throughout the week.

This month is going to be intense, I promise you.

Part 2 and Ass...

Naive Me learnt a Business Lesson, My Priorities and 25% Discount for you.

Hi Patrons,
be sure to read until the end where I talk about the special 25% Discount:-)
for all Patrons who watched the new Training I released yesterday and are waiting for the next parts... I´m really sorry. Sadly I had to remove it for now because of contract concerns. It was the first lesson of my 2020-12-22 22:37:01 +0000 UTC View Post

Ropes and Knots Scenefile

I used one of the Knots from the "Prebuilt Knots" scenefile for this one. Have fun.

Ropes and Alembics Scenefile

Learn it in my lessons or just... play with this scenefile.

(Scenefile 1 was too big to share, but its not that bad, because  Scenefile 2 is the better one;-)

Prebuilt Knots for Quick Simulations

Just save yourself the boring work and get straight into the fun part.

X-Particles Asteroid Belt Part 2

Lets finish what we started last week, tweak it until it´s looking great!

Best, Markus

Asteroid Belt Scenefile

Hi Patrons,

I cleaned up a couple of projects and made them ready to share as scenefiles. Just a quick  note: I can´t share textures/assets where I don´t have the copyright. So just use your own HDRI´s for example.

Let´s start with the X-Particles Asteroidbelt setup. Be sure to tell me, i...

Let´s create an Asteroid Belt with X-Particles and Cinema 4D Part 1

Hi Patrons,

Let´s build a Planet, give it some atmospheric effects and surround it with an Asteroid Belt! We push the X-Particles setup far and give it it´s final touches in Part 2 (next week).  This Training is available for all Tiers and so will be Part 2. Have a great weekend. I just thought, ...

3 Minutes Dynamic Ropes Setup

Hi Patrons,

here is a quick extract out of the new 53 Minutes long  KNIGHTS Ropes and Knots Training for everyone.

Best, Markus

Different Tiers, different Content

Hi my dear Patrons,

Sometimes I make things not in the most clever way, what I mean is: we all make mistakes and I think my communication policy towards "Which tier will get which content" wasn't always totally clear.

Maybe you already recognized that I am quite active with posting and it's always a surprises wh...

Almost an Hour of Ropes and Knotes Advanced Training

It is time to build some more advanced dynamic rope and knots setups and therefore, I will provide you with almost an hour of densely packed Training. Have fun with this one;-).

Best, Markus

X-Particles Sci-Fi Training Teaser

If you haven´t decided yet if this Sci-Fi Training Series is the right thing for you, there is a Teaser which will tell you... that it is the right thing for you;-).

Best, Markus

Are you ready for Part 2 of the X-Particles Galaxy Training?

Ready or not, here it comes;-). Tell me, if you liked the Technique or if there is something I could have done better. Have Fun with this one. Next... how to build an Asteroid Belt (This will be exclusive for KNIGHTS and Studio). 

Build your own Galaxy with X-Particles Part1

In Part 1 of the Galaxy Tutorial we go through the X-Particles setup to achieve beautiful Nebula Effects. In Part 2 it´s all about making it beautiful and turn these little dull particle points into shiny bright Stars;-). 

Best, Markus

Part 1 of the new Training Series is available for everyone

Let´s get started with the new Sci-Fi X-Particles Training! It´s just a short snack to get you into the topic but I have a lot more soon;-).

Best, Markus

X-Particles Sci-Fi Madness this Week

It´s not just a quick tip... nope. I wan´t to give you a full quality package, so you can build beautiful Space-Art scenes. Hope you are a bit excited because I can tell you that I am!

See you soon, 

Markus

Sci-Fi X-Particles Training soon

Maybe some of you have enough of Ropes and Knots and want something completely different? How about building Nebulas, Asteroid Rings and Spaceships? Soon.

14 more Climbing Rope Materials

Hi Patrons, 

here are 14 more cool Materials. Be sure to tell me, if you have a favorite one. I´m really curious about that;-).

Part 2 of Ropes&Knotes Training is waiting for you

Let´s dive into the Octane Node Editor and create a Basic Rope Material. In Part 3 we will build on this knowledge and create more complex Material setups. It´s getting better and better. Scenefiles will be provided soon.

Best, Markus

KNIGHTS Ropes Material Bundle Volume 1

Hi Patrons,

I want to share these 13 Octane Materials with you. They go by the illustrious names Frenchman, Anaconda, Teatime, Olympia, Keanu, Snickers, Ikea, Firefighter, Mogli, Vineyard, Savana, Predator and Upgrade. 

14 more Materials will come in Material Bundle Volume 2.

Of course ...

Refined Edition of Ropes Training Part 1

As I promised yesterday, I revisited Part 1 of the Training and finetuned it. The original Part 1 version is still valuable, especially the beginning where I show you how another pattern is created. Have Fun with this one;-).

Let me give you a taste of the new KNIGHTS Training

Hi Patrons, 

Ropes & Knotes Week started yesterday;-). Let me just give you a sweet taste of the good stuff I have for the KNIGHTS tier. My plan is to provide you with the most comprehensive Cinema 4D Training on this topic out there, lot´s of scenefiles, materials, textures w...

Brand-new Knights Training out now: Ropes Part 1

Hi Patrons,

lets dive into the whole Ropes&Knotes Training right now! Check Part 1 if you are curious about how this Technique works. I will already give you my promise: I will rework and polish this Technique to get even better results. I just wanted to go through  it today and recognized that I can do it even...

Ready for an amazing November

Hi Patrons,

I´m  so happy to spend my November with you! It is still just unbelievable that you are here and I have the privilege to share my knowledge with you. Thanks for that, (I just say) buddies. Also I want to welcome all the new Patrons, I will do my best to give you an exciting  and advantageo...