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VOLVANO POPS. How could you resist?

Hi Patrons,

this was ONE BIG IDEA I had last month for a in-depth training. But I never manifested it...

I wanted to produce a cool cereals animation with you.... maybe one day we have time to do this together! I have so sweet childhood memories connected to cereals. How about you. Any favorites? Cool idea, shall I make it? Tell me what you think! 

Check my little storyboard. This idea is so cool, at least I think it is (maybe I´m wron...

2020-10-08 06:52:32 +0000 UTC View Post

SceneFile X-Particles Dynamics Softbody Interaction

One more scenefile. Just play with it.

If the simulation freaks out: Make objects middle.reserve/right.reserve/left.reserve visible, copy the corresponding last 4 tags from middle1/right1/left1 onto them, delete middle1/right1/left1.

2020-10-07 09:34:29 +0000 UTC View Post

2 new X-Particles SceneFiles

I played  a bit with the Technique, I taught in the last Tutorial. Check these 2 files. 

If the simulation freaks out, do the following (check picture 2): make the object "use_me_for_exchange" visible and editable by pressing c. copy the last 4 tags of the object "exchange_me_if_sim_freaks_out" onto it. kill the old object.

Have Fun!

2020-10-07 08:38:01 +0000 UTC View Post

This new X-Particles Technique is so much fun

Hi Patrons, 

I just did one more test with the Techique from my newest Training, I released today. It´s just pure 3D pleasure to play with it.

Thanks for Everything, Markus

2020-10-06 16:01:46 +0000 UTC View Post

New X-Particles Training

Hi Patrons in the KNIGHTS Tier!

Let´s start with some exlusive X-Particles Training into October. The Technique opens up lots of new possibilites in your Particle Simulations. Have fun with it:-).

Best, Markus

2020-10-06 14:53:47 +0000 UTC View Post

First exlusive content for the KNIGHTS Tier

Hi Patrons, 

I am uploading 36 Minutes of new X-Particles Training for the new KNIGHTS Tier.

I will teach you a  powerful Technique to make your Particles interact/influence soft cloth-like surfaces. Pretty cool stuff!

Don´t worry! An upcoming X-Particles lesson will also be available for ENTHUSIASTS Tier and I will provide scenefiles for each Tier soon. Lot´s of X-Particles magic will happen here this month.

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2020-10-06 14:12:03 +0000 UTC View Post

X-Particles Interaction with Cloth

Hi Patrons,

I played a bit with X-Particles today. The Particles are interacting with the blue cloth-like surface. I try to focus my efforts on the techniques, which are worthy to share. I let the animation render over night, so we can see if this is good enough for you. I will tell you tomorrow. 

Best, Markus 

2020-10-05 18:53:31 +0000 UTC View Post

What´s Next

Hi Patrons,

My plans for the week are: Finish the "Soft Body Ribbon" Training with Part2. Diving deep into X-Particles and release Training for it. I´m not sure which technique(s) we will talk about, but I´m sure it will be a good lesson. I´m opening my C4D right now to have some fun.

PS: Also, I need to do some research for upgrading my system with a new powerful CPU for more speed inside X-Particles. Plus, I need to check my output-codecs for YouTube/Instagra...

2020-10-05 12:04:03 +0000 UTC View Post

New Training for Enthusiasts, Knights and Studio Level

Hi Patrons, 

I just released 45 Minutes of new Training! On Monday I will add  approximately additional 45 Minutes plus 3 SceneFiles to this course. I´m up for a powerful start into October! I hope you will enjoy this one and please prepare yourself for X-Particles Madness next week!

Best, Markus

2020-10-02 19:03:06 +0000 UTC View Post

46 Minutes of Soft Body Madness!

My dear Enthusiasts, Knights and Studio Level Members!

Let me hand you this sweet new training with the best wishes from the Cinema 4D kitchen chef (me). This is Part1 where we learn everything about the Soft Body setup, in Part2 (probably on Monday)  we will make it beautiful. I will also provide you with 3 scenefiles!  Sounds like a great start into October, right?;-)

(I´m sorry... something happend with the compression... I will do s...

2020-10-02 18:57:04 +0000 UTC View Post

Knights and Studio Level

Hi my dear Patrons,

I produce lots of content and this Bonfire is getting bigger and bigger, it feels cozy and warm here. I love it and I own everything to you! First I want to say: I can here your callings;-)! It looks like you really want more X-Particles Training so starting with next week... oh man, how I can say it...let me just say: This month will worth every Dollar at least twice. Big words but you can take me by the word by the end of October.&...

2020-10-02 18:06:15 +0000 UTC View Post

New "About" section

Alright Patrons,

You already know me a bit, I love to teach and share! But maybe also for you, who already decided to become Patrons, this provides some new basic information. I just want this place to be nicely structured and feel cozy and transparent. That´s why I made a clear "About" section for you. But still, feel free to ask me questions at any time and I will try to give you the best possible answer;-).

PS: Feel free to tell me, if I phrase something wrong...

2020-10-02 12:39:42 +0000 UTC View Post

Pledge annually and save 16%

Hi Patrons, 

I made my plans to push 3DBONFIRE to the next Level. I just wrote down my 1 year plan to turn this into a remarkable source for learning and growing. Therefore I give you the additional option to pledge annually which has some financial benefits for you.

 You can now choose to pay for Patreon on an annual basis. It’s a great way to show your support to me, and in return you’ll get a discount of 2 months when you do. In addition to reducing transaction fe...

2020-10-02 10:41:22 +0000 UTC View Post

Charge Patrons up front activated (dont´t worry, its all safe)

Hi Patrons, 

First let me say: Thank you so much for being with me! I just love to create good content for you and I´m really dedicated to it. It´s a dream, to do this full-time one day. Thank you so much for your support!

Sadly, as it´s always the case, some new patrons use some little holes in the paying system. I won´t worry about it too much and just be thanksful that the overwhelming majority has the heart on the right place! Thanks for respecting my...

2020-10-02 10:14:48 +0000 UTC View Post

Content is growing fast, so I made Categories for you

Hi Patrons, 

more and more Patrons were asking me, where to find certain content... most of the time it was just burried deep in the "blog-structure-hierarchy". I recognized, it was time to give you an easier way to navigate/search content.

Now we have these little buttons right on top with categories like "scenefiles" "tutorials" "enthusiast training" and couple of others. 

I have to go through the whole content once again, maybe ...

2020-10-02 07:55:08 +0000 UTC View Post

Tomorrow new Training

Hi my dear Patrons,

I already recorded 45 Minutes of new Training;-). Tomorrow I will upload it in 2 Parts. I think in summary it will be over 60 Minutes of new Training. I hope you will enjoy it.

Best, Markus

2020-10-01 17:15:26 +0000 UTC View Post

Soon.

2020-09-28 15:16:37 +0000 UTC View Post

Exciting "Enthusiast" Techniques ahead!

Something to get you excited for next week;-).

2020-09-25 17:29:18 +0000 UTC View Post

Soft Body Dynamics Part 2

This is all about "making it beautiful";-). It´s a 35 Minutes Snack, easy to digest. 

Thanks as always for being with me and have a nice weekend! 

Markus

2020-09-25 15:09:10 +0000 UTC View Post

Soft Body Ribbons

I was just playing with C4D today and I think I discovered an exciting technique! Maybe something to share...

Thanks for being with me! 

Best, Markus

2020-09-24 12:21:34 +0000 UTC View Post

Scene File for "Soft Bodies for Instagram" Tutorial

I know you like scene files, so here we go. I can´t provide you with the textures I bought. Also the plant models from quixel megascans aren´t included.

2020-09-23 13:23:38 +0000 UTC View Post

Here are a couple of Textures for the new Tutorial

Maybe these 10 textures, made with Cinema 4D are helpful for your project.

2020-09-23 13:12:19 +0000 UTC View Post

I just released some Soft body Techniques on YouTube

Hi Patrons,

I just wanted to show everybody what you can achieve with Soft Body Dynamics in Cinema 4D. In Part 1 it´s all about the dynamics setup.

In Part 2, which will be exclusive on patreon and available really soon, we go into scene styling. All the decisions to turn it into a beautiful rendering. As you already know, there are some more Soft Body lessons available in the Tutorial Enthusiast section.

Until then, have fun with Part 1 an...

2020-09-23 12:07:07 +0000 UTC View Post

One more Softbody lesson

Hi Patrons, 

So... before we do some particles magic again with X-Particles, I will releasae one more Softbody lesson. I hope I can finish it by the end of the day. It´s a simple but powerful technique. See you later,

Markus

2020-09-23 06:36:44 +0000 UTC View Post

Part 2 of "Let´s build a Red Dot Sight"

Hi Enthusiasts,

lets finish this little badboy today. Tell me if you could follow along with my instructions. 

Have a great modeling day.

2020-09-23 06:26:19 +0000 UTC View Post

Lets build a Red Dot Sight Part1

The "Fusion360 for Cinema4D Training" continues with  almost 50 minutes of new modeling tips and tricks. Lets step up to the next Level together;-).

2020-09-22 14:32:25 +0000 UTC View Post

Maybe we should study these new Files from Insydium?

I think tomorrow, I want to do some X-Particles stuff again. Are you with me? Just leave a comment or give a thumbs up, if this sounds like a good idea for you;-).

Insydium just released new Files to study and dissect and I am big about that whole studying/dissecting idea.

See you tomorrow. Best, Markus

2020-09-22 14:24:16 +0000 UTC View Post

I upload almost 90 Minutes of new Training right now

Hi Patrons,

for all of you, who are joining the "Fusion360 for Cinema4D Artists Training"... 90 Minutes of new content is uploading right now;-).

Tomorrow I will take a break from this topic and I guess... it is time for X-Particles again.

Best, Markus

2020-09-22 14:12:57 +0000 UTC View Post