Cinema 4D – Bring Playful 3D Illustrations to Life by Mattey

Learn to build a complete 3D illustration from scratch. Mattey walks you through his entire pipeline, from mood boards and sketches to modeling, lighting, and final polish in Photoshop. You’ll end up with a portfolio-ready piece that’s full of personality.

🎯 What you’ll learn

• Create a mood board and preparatory sketches for a 3D scene.
• Model characters and landscapes in Cinema 4D.
• Set up lighting and textures using Octane.
• Finalize and adjust your render in Photoshop.

✅ Requirements

• Skills: Basic familiarity with 3D software is helpful but not required.
• Tools: Graphics tablet, Cinema 4D, Octane render engine, Adobe Photoshop.
• Hardware: Computer capable of running Cinema 4D and Octane.

📝 Description

This course is about building a complete 3D illustration from the ground up. Mattey doesn’t just show you the buttons to press; he explains his creative process. You’ll start by gathering references and sketching out ideas, then move into Cinema 4D to model a character and a landscape. The real magic happens when you set up Octane lighting and textures to give your scene that signature pop-art glow. Finally, you’ll bring everything together in Photoshop for color grading and final tweaks. It’s a practical, project-based workflow that you can apply to any future illustration.

🧑‍🎓 Who this course is for

• Illustrators looking to expand into 3D.
• Motion designers wanting to add static illustration skills.
• Anyone curious about building a full 3D scene from start to finish.

🧑‍🏫 About the Author

Mattey (Mathieu Le Berre) is a French illustrator and art director known for his vibrant, pop-infused 3D style. His work has been commissioned by major brands like Microsoft, Apple, and Adobe. He teaches a practical, hands-on approach that focuses on creative problem-solving and building a strong visual foundation before diving into technical details.

🏁 Final Result

• A fully rendered 3D illustration featuring a character in a detailed, colorful environment, ready for your portfolio.