Initiative C4 D Hero
Initiative C4 D Practice
The Lab

Cinema 4D - Alphabets Exercise

An On-going Collection of Animated Alphabet Sculptures

Time: 2018

It's 2018 when I first explored about Cinema 4D. It started with curiosity and the accumulated frustration I got from the not-so-right 3D assets for projects. I had known GreyscaleGorilla when I tried to sharpen my AfterEffect skill, so without-doubt I turned to the animation Gruro again for some self-taught Cinema 4D resources.

For the full projects, please go visit my instagram.

Initiative C4 D Sketch Au
Initiative C4 D Sketch P
Initiative C4 D Sketch1

Typography Challenge: Mechanical Alphabet Design.

After I learned about the basic set up and interface, it's time to set a goal and do some practice. I was inspired by a lot 3D artisits on Instagram and could not wait to give my new skillset a try. I will start with an idea and sketch, or maybe got inspired by a tutorial I watched.

Alphabet Challenge - S

  • Morph
  • Dynamic Animation

Alphabet Challenge - J

  • Apply Materials
  • Looping Animation
  • Rhythm and Speed
  • Light Sources & Shadows

Alphabet Challenge - O

  • Camera Movement
  • Mirror Materials

Alphabet Challenge - O

  • Filled Shape with Dynamic Elements
  • Random Factor
  • Glowing Effect


Alphabet Challenge - C

  • Apply Noise to animation
  • Apply noise from the background music effect

Alphabet Challenge - P

  • Physical Interaction
  • Morph Shape as Physical interaction
  • Tunnel

Alphabet Challenge - A

Alphabet Challenge - U

  • Glass Material
  • Noodle-like Shape
  • Contained within Shape