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Short YouTube Promotion for the upcoming Training

So, I decided to give my Flip3 model away for free, but the Training is of course  exclusive for my Patrons:-).

Best,

Markus

Samsung Flip Part 02: Apply Basic Materials

Part 02. I´m sorry, if this is too easy for some of you guys. But I just wanted to keep things simple for the start. For all of the more advanced Cinema 4D users: I´m pretty sure later lessons will still be useful for you, even when we start really basic here.

Samsung Flip Smartphone Commercial Training Part 01

Hi Patrons,

I will divide this training into parts like introduction, materials, modelling and so on, so you can watch the lessons which are most interesting for you. Let´s start with the introduction:-).

Projectfile "A Bunch of Smartphones"

Just if you are curious, you can also have my file for this composition. Don´t be dissapointed, the single ingredients are simple, it´s just me being creative and creating a well balanced scenery. So I guess it´s more a lesson to train your eye and taste.

You will learn much more when we go through the process of creating such scenes together in an upcoming lesson this month.

I modelled a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G for you (Downloadable 3D-File)

Hi Patrons,

soon I will release some tutorials where we play a little bit with this foldable Galaxy Flip smartphone. Here is already the 3d model I built.

The lighting here is pretty simple with just an HDRI. I´m studying product lighting right now to give you also the best advanced techniques, so be sure we will study more complex lighting scenarios also in an upcoming lesson.

If you want to test the hdri that I used, it´s called machine_shop_01_8k.hdr an...

I decided to give you something cool this Month and not just "Productivity" knowledge

Hi Patrons,

just wanted to let you know... I built a super nice lilttle foldable smartphone and I will share the 3D model plus training this month with you.

We probably talk a little bit about modelling, product-lighting, materials, stuff like that...

Best,

Markus

I was playing with METAHUMAN today

Hi Patrons,

I just needed a break from the "workflow and productivity" stuff and decided to play a little bit with Metahuman today.

Have a nice weekend.

Best,

Markus

Build a Production Plan with Google Sheets

This is the practical part where we use Google Sheets to create a simple Production Plan.

Google Sheets for Digital Artists

Check out how I used Google Sheets to organize my short film project "Mona and the Oracle" successfully.   Sometimes when projects get a bit bigger then your daily artworks, you just need some exta overview, structure and control over your projects. And thats  where Google Sheets comes into play.  

In the upcoming Part 02 we will dive into this free software to build a shotlist and some simple plan to record your daily worktime.

Best,

Markus

Next: "How to make a Production Plan" Tutorial

Alright, as you already know: This month it´s all about productivity and a good workflow. So, whenever a job asks for a bit of extra professionalism, then it´s your time to shine with these production plans;-).

Soon.

Create your own custom-made Notebook PART 03 (C4D Part)

..and this is the Part where we use the C4D File "background_maker_for_notebook" which you will find attached to this post.

Create your own custom-made Notebook PART 02 (Photoshop Part)

Alright, let´s jump into my Photoshop template and turn it into your own version.

Create your own costum-made Notebook PART 01 (with PS and C4D)

Alright, let´s start with 18 minutes of my thoughts about planning your day-to-day and keep your days organized.

I´m a big fan of giving my days and weeks structure and this notebook helps me with that. Don´t understand it as a limitation of your freedom, butuse  it as tool which reminds you of your tasks and goals and helps you to stay focused.

Of course there are days where you don´t feel like it´s necessary to use the whole structure of your notebook ...

"Create your own costum-made Notebook" + Photoshop Template and C4D File soon...

Hi Patrons,

tomorrow you will get...

Part 01 and 02  of a new tutorial called "Create your own costum-made Notebook" plus a Photoshop Template and a Cinema 4D File to change the Background Grid for your Notebook.

If you don´t need a cool costum-made Notebook for 2022, don´t worry. Other tutorials wil come soon, too!

Best,

Markus

Let´s talk about Productivity Tools ans Techniques this Month

Hi Friends,

I´m super happy to be back ( corona + hospital and freelance work) here on patreon. I want to start tomorrow with a series of tutorials regarding productivity and workflow techniques which will make you work faster  and be more efficivent in your daily workflow.

Topics I want to talk about:

- My costum made notebook which I use to organize my workdays.

- My thoughts about productivity, my daily routine and organization to reach your goals.

- Som...

Animation and Cubes Part 02

...and here is Part 02 :-).

Animation and Cubes Part 01

Hi Patrons,

finally new stuff! It´s a Beginners lesson where I talk about camera animation, keyframing and mograph. Part 02 will be there tomorrow.

Have Fun, Best

Markus

November

Hi Patrons,

first I want to thank you for your amazing support! I hope that you know: My patreon and you mean the world to me. It´s my all-time passion project.

Sadly I have "bad" news for you. 

My last client with a huge cubes-related project has asked me to extend my booking until 26.November. In general, I don´t do these long lasting client projects because my patreon always has top priority for me. But it looks like, it´s kind of super-difficult ...

Laser Mashine deconstructed

I just wanted to show you these single layers that I used for the "Laser Mashine", because I think, each of them look already quite interesting. You need Insydium´s Mesh Tools for this file.

Laser Mashine Asset

Hi Patrons,

check out this little abstract "Laser-Mashine". I use Insydium´s Mesh Tools again. I made a lot of these abstract designs for a big client project and I just wanted to share this little asset, so you can learn form it.

Complex Cubes 01

Hi Patrons,

(sadly) I´m in the middle of a (cubes related) booking and can´t record so many tutorials, but: I will share projectfiles for the rest of october.

You need Insydium Mesh Tools for this one.

Just open the file and check the setup, it´s pretty simple.

Next week I will share, how I make these more complex CUBEs

Hi Patrons,

I shared a couple of projectfiles today and next week I will continue with some more complex cube-setups, ok?

My plan was to release way more training for your this month, but... a big client came back and asked me if I can help him to finalize a big project. That´s why I am quite busy at the moment but... I still want to share some valuable stuff with you. That´s why you will get a lot of projectfiles haha.

You know, that my patreon has the highest priority fo...

Crazy CUBE Statue

Aaaaannnndddd....one more projectfile!

Take this one and move your camera around and search for cool angles.

Complex CUBE Statue

And here is a more complex statue to play with.

PS: The hdri that I used is from polyhaven.com and is called studio_small_03_8k.hdr.

Simple CUBE Statue to play with

Hi Patrons,

here is another Cubes Setup out of Houdini to play with.

X-Particles Reveal Effect Part 2

And this is Part 2 of this sweet little Effect Training.

I know it's pretty simple but hopefully some of you, who are new to X-Particles will still find it useful.

PS: I shared a similar Effect earlier this year, but this is also a nice alternative way to use this 'reveal-effect'.

Thanks for your Support!

Best,
Markus

X-Particles Reveal Effect

Hi Patrons,

If you are a beginner with X-Particles and just want to have some fun, then this could be the right (very easy) tutorial for you.

I wanted to release this earlier this year, but my client wanted to let some time pass, haha.

PS: New Cubes Tutorial soon.

PS2: I really hope, this tutorial is not to easy for you!

Best,
Markus

Very Easy Trick to Improve your Camera Movement

Hi Patrons,

Use this very simple trick to improve the quality of your camera movement tremendously. Who said, good camera movement has to be complicated? (definitely not me)

PS: Don´t be confused. I first wanted to share this little tutorial on YouTube but then changend my mind and made it exclusive for all patreon tiers.

4 Free Months Discount still available :-)

Hi Patrons,

let´s make this short:

If you decide for an annual  KNIGHTS or ENTHUSIAST Membership, you will get a 33% Discount which equals 4 free months here on 3DBONFIRE.

And this is how it works: You will get 16% discount directly when you buy the annual membership and additional 17% afterwards directly from me via paypal.

When you sign in for the annual membership, just write me a short message with your paypal name, so that I can send...