Despite its ease of use Maxon's Cinema 4D is an incredibly powerful and diverse package. The Cinema 4D 10 Handbook teaches how to harness this power and flexibility through a project-based approach that allows users to create impressive projects as they learn C4D's array of tools and functions. This is a completely updated edition of this popular guide to the ins-and-outs of C4D that provides new C4D users with a complete introduction to the powerful and affordable C4D program, while teaching the fundamental principles of 3D. The book is best for beginners. It explores the most powerful and frequently used aspects of the program and explains how best to use them. Through intensive tutorials, users will learn ideas and techniques not covered in the manuals, and they'll learn about the theory behind why things work the way they do. The book is also for users of earlier versions of C4D who need to get up to speed with the new features. For those just learning Cinema 4D and new to 3D graphics, this book provides the one resource they'll need to get up and running!

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Average Amazon.com® Rating:  Based on 13 Ratings

No help with Mograph whatsoever. - 2008-04-03
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I bought this book because I am coming from Maya and want to learn C4D's Mograph features- the biggest reason I was interested in Cinema 4D. This book doesn't even MENTION the Mograph features let alone help, which is a huge disappointment. In addition, I've turned to this book 8 times so far for help with specific tools and 6 of those times I couldn't find the tool listed in the index.

I gave this 2 stars because what portions of the software the book does cover seems helpful so far.

Good for a Beginner - 2008-05-25
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I recommend this book especially for a beginner. The way it was written is really kind to a beginner and the book tries to cover most but some serious animators may be disappointed for some important animation techniques are missing. I have purchased some books I had to spend hours and hours to figure out the directions to complete the tutorials, but the tutorials from this book are easy to follow and user-friendly. This is a good book!

Shipment not received - 2009-05-23
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Ahhhh! Still haven't received this product and it has been 3 1/2 weeks! Please advise!

Crystal clear, a little too detailed, but clear... - 2008-11-25
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This is the book i was looking for. It could be a little too detailed, but that has never been a problem. In short: The best book on C4D r10 available.

Excellent C4D R10 book - 2008-01-05
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Very well explained. Good examples and example files to illustrate concepts. Very highly recommended.

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