iamrossmason

Q&A?

Hi everyone,

I hope you're well!

I've been asked a lot recently about my journey as a 3D artist, advice I would give, freelancing tips etc. So I was thinking about doing a Q&A this month (alongside the other content I have planned), and I wanted to gauge if that is something you'd all be interested in?

If so, I would love i...

June '24 - Vase Modelling/Texturing

In this video, we look at modelling and texturing this vase in Cinema 4D and Redshift!

We will create a completely procedural model and material, diving into modelling techniques, and for the material, maxon noises, vertex maps and other material parameters.

Excited to share this one with you - I hope you enjoy!

Let me know in ...

June 24 Teaser

In this months video, we will look at modelling and texturing this vase, with a bit of a 'freestyle' approach to texturing, so that you can see my thought process behind texturing, as well as how I overcome hurdles along the way.

Hope to see you there!

Creating Dripping Wax with the new Particle System - May 2024

In this video, we will be looking at the new particles system and how we can use it to create this dripping wax effect.

This was really fun to dive into and I hope you will think the same.

I'd love to hear below what everyone thinks of the new particle system. There's still so much to explore and I've been really enjoying playing wit...

May 24 Teaser

In this months video, we will look at the new particles system in Cinema 4D and how we can use it to create this dripping wax effect.

I've been really enjoying the new particles system, so I'm excited to share this one with you and see how the techniques can be applied to your own work.

See you all there!

Complete Bottle Workflow. PT04: Creating a Scene

In the final part of this tutorial series, we finish off the label and lid texturing for our wine bottle, and then create a scene to show it off in all its glory.

We will go over more texturing, lighting, some redshift post-fx, and of course, rendering!

I hope you have all really enjoyed this series - I'd love to know which part you ...

April 2024 Teaser

In this months video, we will finish off the wine bottle we started last month!

We will complete the texturing for the label and lid, and then move onto creating a scene with our bottle, from start to finish. We will cover lighting, texturing, redshift post-fx and finish with rendering out our scene.

I hope to see you there!

M...

Complete Bottle Workflow. PT03: Lighting/Texturing/Rendering

In the 3rd part of this tutorial, we look at the rest of the process - Lighting, Texturing and Rendering. We will create displacement maps in Photoshop to add details to our bottle, and then spend some time crafting realistic glass materials as well as finishing off with a couple angles and lighting setups.

I hope you enjoy!

Complete Bottle Workflow. PT02: UV-Unwrapping

In Part 2 of this Bottle workflow, we dive into RizomUV to look at UV Unwrapping our bottle in order for us to add details later on in the process.

Make sure to watch all the way through as I added an extra part near the end to help you achieve even cleaner UVs.

Hope you enjoy!

Complete Bottle Workflow. PT01: Modelling

Welcome to the first part of this Complete Bottle Workflow, where we will look at modelling our wine bottle in Cinema 4D.

We start off by finding our reference and using this as a guide to create our bottle accurately, and along the way utilise all the tools, tips and tricks I use in my day-to-day work to model these types of products. Thi...

March 2024 Teaser

My greatest Cinema 4D Tutorial yet. We will discuss the full process of creating a wine bottle in Cinema 4D and Redshift. Modelling, UV Unwrapping, Lighting, Texturing and Rendering. This is the most comprehensive tutorial I’ve made to date. Everything y...

Toothpaste C4D Project File

The final (and refined) C4D file from the recent Toothpaste Animation tutorial series with Max:
https://www.dropbox.com/t/pGhkX2aOOozOULak 

This has some refined lighting and texturing, so it's worth checking out even if you have followed along with ...

Toothpaste Animation - Part 3: Creating and Rendering in Cinema 4D

Welcome to the final part of this tutorial with my good friend Max Schwugier. In this video, we will look at bringing in the asset Max made in Houdini, and adding camera movements, lighting, texturing, and finally, rendering the animation. 

This is quite a...

Toothpaste Animation - Part 2: Simulating the toothpaste in Houdini

In part 2 of this tutorial, Max will show you how to create the toothpaste simulation.

Toothpaste Animation - Part 1: Animating the tube in Houdini

In the first part of this 3-part tutorial, Max will show you how to animate the rolling of a toothpaste tube in Houdini!

Stay tuned for the next part where he shows you how to simulate the toothpaste.

I hope you enjoy :)

Feb '24 Teaser

In this months video, I have teamed up with Max Schwugier to show you how to create a toothpaste animation using Cinema 4D, Houdini and Redshift.

In part 1 & 2, Max will show you how to animate the toothpaste bottle rolling up, and then sim...

Jan 24 - Material Fundamentals

Starting the year off with more of a beginner-friendly tutorial, in this months video we talk about the building blocks of materials and what all of the different parameters do and how we can control them to create realistic shaders.

I hope you enjoy!

Studio Lighting - Project File

Hi all,

Attached is the project file from the previous video, 'Creating a Studio Setup':
https://www.dropbox.com/t/phPL9UdxCRM0De5x 

Inside this project file is the setup we made together in the tutorial, including lighting, render settings and...

Creating a Studio Setup

In this months video, we look at how to create a studio setup for lighting glassware. We will look at creating a bright and dark studio environment and how we can use the takes system to improve our workflow.

Check out the next post where you can download the project file from this video.

I hope you enjoy :)

December 23 Teaser

In this months video, we look at how to create a studio setup for lighting glassware. We will look at creating a bright and dark studio environment and how we can use the takes system to improve our workflow!

Hope to see you there :)

RM x BoModels - FREE Cocktail Scene!

A simple, yet carefully crafted scene featuring one cocktail asset, 'French Martini', from the recent collaboration with BoModels, where I remastered their 'Cocktail Culture' collection for Cinema 4D & Redshift.

See the full collection here: https:...

Louis Poulsen Animation, Part 2 - Ross

In part 2 of this months video, I talks through my concepting, break down each shot, and finally, dive into After Effects and some post-production.

As always, if there's any questions, feel free to drop them in the comments below or shoot us a message :)

Many thanks,
Ross

Exclusive Discount! C4D 'Cocktail Culture' Available Now!

Hey all,

As you may know, I mentioned back in my October tutorial, 'Creating a Front-flash Aesthetic' that I was working with BoModels to remaster their cocktails for Cinema 4D and Redshift. Well, after months of work and a lot of back and forth t...

Louis Poulsen Animation, Part 1 - Zak

In part 1 of this months Video, Zak talks through his concepting, breaks down each shot, and finally, dives into Davinci to show how he achieved the final outcome.

Once again, a huge thank you to Zak for taking part in this months video, go check out his work here:
2023-11-25 13:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post

November 2023 Teaser Ft. I_GO_BY_ZAK

In this months video, Zak and I create an animation based on a fictional brief we made for the brand Louis Poulsen. We both discuss our concepts, breakdown each shot within C4D and show how we came to our final animations.

Big thank you to Zak for being a part of this months video, you can check out all his work here:
2023-11-22 18:46:55 +0000 UTC View Post

Creating a Front-flash Aesthetic

Hey everyone!

In this months video, we are partnering up with BoModels to create this scene using their cocktail models, which I have recently remastered for C4D & Redshift (releasing very soon)! We look at references and strive to create a vintage, front-flash aesthetic, covering the whole process from start to finish. 

I'm...

October 2023 Teaser

In this months video ft BOModels, we will create this cocktail scene from scratch, with a focus on creating a front-flash aesthetic, commonly scene in film photography.

Really stoked to share this with you and to be partnering with BoModels to bring their Cocktail Culture Collection to Cinema 4D & Redshift. More info on that in the vid...

How to Create an X-Ray Shader

In this video, I talk through the process of making an X-Ray shader in C4D & Redshift. We then take it into Photoshop to enhance that X-Ray look and learn some abstract post-production techniques.

This was a really fun one to make - I hope you enjoy!

As always, any questions, just let me know :)

September 2023 Teaser

Hey everyone!

In this months video, we get experimental, as we create this x-ray shader in Cinema 4D & Redshift. We then take it into Photoshop and learn some post-production techniques to take it to the next level.

This was a great video to make, and was a reminder to myself to experiment more and have fun!

Hope you enjoy ...

Bangers inbound...

Hey everyone,

I hope you're all doing well!

As you may have noticed, there hasn't been a video this month. I had a video recorded, but I felt like it didn't add any extra value to the page and didn't cover any new ground, and I ultimately made the decision to scrap it. This is the first time I've missed a month in over a year of post...