The time it takes to learn C4D varies from person to person, and it is not possible to give a definite answer. Factors such as an individual's learning speed, background knowledge, learning style, and time invested can all affect the progress of learning. Generally speaking, if you start from scratch and are able to maintain a certain amount of learning time every day, you may be able to master the basic operation and common usage of C4D in a few months to a year. However, to become proficient in C4D and reach a professional level, it may take longer and practical experience.
There is no absolute answer to this question as to which is better, C4D or 3DMAX, as both are professional 3D modeling and animation software with their own features and advantages. C4D excels in terms of user-friendliness, rendering speed, and special effects production, while 3DMAX has a wide range of applications in the field of architecture and interior design. Which software to choose depends mainly on your individual needs and field of work.
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Next, I will list several educational institutions that have been stable and established for more than 8 years, and you can conduct a second field trip and screening
Wang's Education
There are only a handful of CG vocational education with scale effect in China, and Wang's Education Group is one of them. Advantageous courses include: CG painting, CG model making, **special effects editing majors.
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Look at the name, the king of the CG world? The name "Two Brushes" is not to be made fun of, but the reality is that this training institution has been in operation for more than 20 years and has campuses all over the country. And their student works from more than 10 years ago have not been surpassed by many peers now.
Painter Scholar
The popular CG online course platform in China (most of which is free) swept the entire CG circle when the APP was first released in 2015 and became a must-have app for self-learning white prostitution parties.
Goo
CG recruitment is great, technical training is even better, and it not only learns things but also quickly connects to work, which is not too fragrant.
As for how to use C4D to represent the trajectory of the planet, here are some basic steps:
1.Create a planet model: First, you'll need to create a planet model using C4D's modeling tools. You can use basic shape tools, such as spheres, to create the general shape of the planet, and then use the sculpting tools or subdivision surfaces to adjust the details.
2.Create a trajectory path: Next, you'll need to create a trajectory path to represent the planet's trajectory. You can use C4D's spline tools to create paths. Make sure the shape and size of the path matches the way you want the planet to work.
3.Apply Trajectory to Planet: Once you've created a trajectory path, you can apply it to the planet model. In C4D, you can use constraint labels, such as "Path Following" or "Align Curve", to bind planets to the trajectory path. In this way, when the trajectory path moves, the planet follows suit.
4.Animate and time: You can now set the duration and keyframes of your animation to control how fast and when the planet is moving. You can set keyframes on the timeline and adjust the position and rotation properties of the planets to animate.
5.Add lights and rendering: Finally, you can add the appropriate lighting to your scene and use C4D's rendering engine to render the final animation. Adjust the render settings to get the desired image quality and effect.
Please note that the above steps are just a basic guide, and more details and adjustments may be required in practice. At the same time, for better results, you may need to learn and master the advanced features and tricks of C4D.