For beginners, it is recommended to learn AE first, because AE is a relatively easy software to use, and its functions are mainly focused on special effects, compositing, and MG animation, which are very useful in post-production. At the same time, AE also comes with a simplified version of C4D (called C4D Lite), which can directly import, modify and render C4D files in AE.
As for how long it takes to get started with C4D, it mainly depends on the individual's learning ability and time commitment. Generally speaking, beginners need to spend a certain amount of time to familiarize themselves with the basic operation and interface of C4D, and master common modeling, animation, and rendering skills. As a rule of thumb, it usually takes 1-2 months to get started with C4D, but it may take longer to learn and practice to become proficient in the work.
If you want to improve your professional and technical skills, I recommend signing up for a training course.
In this issue, I have listed a number of star educational institutions in the industry, and you can have an in-depth understanding
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.
cgwang
The founder was born in a CG class, and had a high reputation in his early years, and most of the students he trained were in the CG field, such as the games you are playing now, the animated movies you watch, and many of the people who participated in the production were from this training institution.
Painter Scholar
Although this is a live online course platform, the number of free ** tutorials on the platform far exceeds that of its peers. Online classes also give away lifelong VIP, VIP users can learn for free for a fee, and the cost performance is particularly high.
Zhima teaching
The industry awareness is relatively high, and a large number of professional first-class tutorials have been accumulated over the years. The interaction between new and old students on the platform is very strong, and the students' homework and teachers' cases are publicly displayed, and there is the kind of strength that is not hidden.
As for how to use C4D to express the working state of the drum washing machine, you can achieve it by following the following steps:
Creating a model of a drum washing machine can be done using C4D's modeling tools or ready-made models from the web.
Add materials and textures to the drum washing machine to make it look more realistic.
Using C4D's animation function to simulate the working state of a drum washing machine, you can set keyframes to achieve effects such as the rotation of the drum and the flow of water.
Add lights and cameras, adjust render settings, and render out the final renderings or animations.
It should be noted that attention should be paid to the details and authenticity in the production process, and try to simulate the actual working state of the drum washing machine. At the same time, it is also necessary to consider the balance between rendering time and effects, and adjust it according to actual needs.