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Animation

n the last couple of chapters you have learned the basics of modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering in CINEMA 4D.

Animation has been saved for last. The basics of animating objects are easy to explain and understand through practical examples. Making a good animation is a different story though because experience plays an even more important role with this subject than with the others.

Do not be scared by that. Animations are some of the most exciting things that can be done with 3D programs.

4.1 The Basics

Before taking a look at the animation tools, let us talk about the most important animation terms.

Each animation is made up of a series of single images. The number of images used within a second determines how smooth the ...

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