Getting Started

How to use this book

Learning a 3D program, even one as intuitive as CINEMA 4D can by overwhelming if you don’t know the basics of getting around within the interface. If you are brand new to 3D graphics, please take a few moments to read these introductory materials before diving in. It will save you some grief as you follow along during the exercises and explanations of tools.

This Getting Started section explains how to use this book in conjunction with the extensive video and scenic materials provided.

The following Pre-Roll section will help familiarize you with the interface of CINEMA 4D.

In any software as extensive as a 3D program, there will be tools and features that you will use on a regular basis and others that may ...

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