Character and Setting Design with Cinema 4D and Octane
A course by Horacio Camacho , Designer and Illustrator
Learn to create stylized 3D illustrations that tell stories inspired by emotions using Cinema 4D and Octane Render
Learn to create stylized 3D illustrations that tell stories inspired by emotions using Cinema 4D and Octane Render
Horacio Camacho is a passionate illustrator and designer who also loves storytelling. His signature style, characterized by an expressive 3D language, has led him to collaborate with big-name brands like Apple, Microsoft, and Pelikan.
In this online course, learn to create your own 3D characters and settings alongside Horacio. He shares his design techniques and teaches you how to weave emotion into your work to tell compelling stories.
What will you learn in this online course?
20 lessons & 23 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (10)
- 295 students
- 20 lessons (4h 3m)
- 23 additional resources (11 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
Adobe After Effects
Cinema 4D
OctaneRenderWhat is this course's project?
Create a 3D illustration that tells a story based on a specific emotion.
Who is this online course for?
Anyone with an interest in visual storytelling.
Requirements and materials
To take this course, you just need a computer with the following programs: Cinema 4D, Octane, After Effects, and Photoshop.
New to Adobe After Effects? In that case, we recommend taking Domestika Basics courses to learn how to use the software: Introduction to After Effects.
Reviews
A course by Horacio Camacho
Horacio Camacho is an illustrator and designer who loves telling stories through images. He began to cultivate this facet of his art through motion graphics and 2D design, but slowly gravitated towards 3D, as it offered greater creative possibilities and the opportunity to combine his passion for design, illustration, and photography.
He has collaborated on projects for brands like Apple, Microsoft, and Pelikan, which have given him the space to explore new ways to connect ideas and create abstract designs that defy reality. His current work revolves around 3D visual storytelling with a focus on conveying ideas through characters, settings, and conceptual designs.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Conceptualization
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Story Creation
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Searching for References and Mood Board
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First Sketches in Adobe Photoshop
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U3
Modeling: From the Sketch to the 3D World
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Environment 1
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Environment 2
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The Elements
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The Animal Character 1
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The Animal Character 2
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The Face
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The Body 1
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The Body 2
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U4
The Model Comes to Life
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Lighting Setup 1
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Lighting Setup 2
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Material Creation 1
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Material Creation 2
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Rendering in Octane
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U5
The last touches and the final image
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Compositing in Adobe After Effects
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Applications for your final image
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FP
Final project
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Character and Setting Design with Cinema 4D and Octane
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pandanguyen220301
This course is really great and helpful. It's exactly what I was looking for.
agata_opalko
As someone relatively new to 3D design, I was amazed by how quickly I was able to grasp the fundamentals thanks to this course. I emerged from the course feeling equipped and inspired to embark on my own 3D design endeavors.
nlcorteso
buen curso
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robbin_gregorio123
Great course!
sebastianrossa
Excelente curso!
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