Sci-Fi Scenes in 3D with Cinema 4D and OctaneRender
A course by Fabian Oberhammer , 3D Artist
Learn to design 3D scenes by creating an image of a city with a futuristic atmosphere filled with fog, light, and realistic textures
Learn to design 3D scenes by creating an image of a city with a futuristic atmosphere filled with fog, light, and realistic textures
Ever imagined creating neon-drenched urban scenes with a dystopian, surrealist edge? Fabian Oberhammer, better known as The Dizzy Viper, experiments with all kinds of genres, from cyberpunk and sci-fi to fantasy and abandoned landscapes. His craft involves immersing himself in the world of 3D to transform new ideas into stunning renders. This is how he captivated clients from the automotive sector, such as Maserati, McLaren, and West Coast Customs, and the music industry, like Excision, Skrillex, and Meek Mill, for whom he has designed stage visuals.
In this course, discover how to create impressive images in Cinema 4D and OctaneRender. For the final project, bring an urban scene to life with realistic details, people, neon signs, cars, and puddles. With Fabian's help, learn to modify existing models and textures however you like, adding depth and atmosphere to your piece with the perfect composition and lighting.
What will you learn in this online course?
13 lessons & 13 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (25)
- 780 students
- 13 lessons (2h 54m)
- 13 additional resources (7 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: German
- German · Spanish · English · Portuguese · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe Photoshop
Cinema 4D
OctaneRenderWhat is this course's project?
Create a compelling urban scene set at night, featuring neon signs, cars, pedestrians, puddles, and realistic textures, as well as an object or person as the protagonist.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Cinema 4D and OctaneRender novices who wish to expand their knowledge of scene composition and lighting.
Requirements and materials
You need basic knowledge of Cinema 4D and OctaneRender to take this course.
As for materials, you need a computer with access to both of these programs and Photoshop. A subscription to Quixel is also useful, but not essential.
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A course by Fabian Oberhammer
Fabian Oberhammer, also known as The Dizzy Viper, is a 3D artist from Italy. He works as a freelancer in stage visuals and album covers, is a crypto artist, and also works in his family's travel agency. His field of expertise is scenebuilding and lighting in Cinema 4D and OctaneRender, especially working with fog, neon, and atmosphere. His renders have caught the attention of car companies like Maserati, McLaren, and West Coast Customs, as well as musicians like Excision, Skrillex, and Meek Mill.
It was through music that he found his way into 3D design; while looking for album art for his work, he decided to create his own. For several years now, he has continued to hone his skills and composes renders from start to finish on a daily basis. Thanks to his projects Abandoned Supercar and DRFT, as well as his YouTube tutorials, his popularity in the industry has been constantly growing. The puddles he created are now used by well-renowned figures such as Sarper Baran, Tom Coben, Clint Jones, Corridor Crew, and Mograph.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About me
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Inspiration
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U2
First steps
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preparation and inspiration
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models and textures
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Rough positioning of the road and material
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Rough positioning of the assets and the camera
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U3
lighting and atmosphere
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Lighting with textures: night sky and windows
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Lighting with textures: neon signs
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Bring the scene to life
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Lighting with Fake Lights and Fog
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details
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U4
Rendering and Post-Production
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camera and rendering
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Post production in Photoshop
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FP
Final project
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Set construction and lighting - Cinema 4d + Octane
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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ahmedjoldic
Für jemanden wie mich, der sich sehr für 3D Rendering Artworks interessiert und soweit nur in Blender gearbeitet hat, ist dieser Kurs genau das richtige, was man braucht um in der Zukunft eigene Artworks in C4D mithilfe von Octane auf die Beine stellen zu können. Auch wenn 3D bisschen "pay to win" sein kann, nennt Fabian gute Alternativen die entweder kostenlos oder kostengünstig sind um immernoch ein starkes Bild zu kreieren.
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luis81770211
Buen
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rossy_ross_
Buen profesor, me encantaron sus referencias.
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I'm enjoying it
bigamergurl88
Good Class. It's a bit dated. The UI has changed A LOT so you can't really be an absolute beginner to follow along since you have to know where things are in order to follow the instructor. Some work flows have changed as well so you may have to do a little research. Also, there are extra costs. In the classes I've taken usually the materials are provided but you have to buy extra materials in order to follow the course. I just wish I had known that.