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MAXON CINEMA 4D R17 Studio: A Tutorial Approach aims at harnessing the power of MAXON CINEMA 4D R17 Studio for modelers, animators, and motion graphic designers. The CINEMA 4D R17 book caters to the needs of both the novice and the advance users of CINEMA 4D R17. Keeping in view the varied requirements of users, the CINEMA 4D book first introduces the basic features and then progresses to cover the advanced techniques such as MoGraph, XPresso, and 3D Compositing. This book features two projects based on the tools and concepts covered in the book. In this edition of the CINEMA 4D R17 book, new tutorials and exercises have been added to enhance the knowledge of the users. 

Following are the additional features of this book: 

• Consists of 13 chapters and 2 projects that are organized in a pedagogical sequence covering various aspects of modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation. 
• The author has followed the tutorial approach to explain various concepts of modeling, texturing, lighting, and animation. 
• The first page of every chapter summarizes the topics that are covered in it. 
• Step-by-step instructions that guide the users through the learning process. 
• Summarized content on the first page of the topics that are covered in the chapter. 
• Hundreds of illustrations for easy understanding of concepts. 
• Additional information is provided throughout the book in the form of notes and tips. 
• Self-Evaluation test and Review Questions are given at the end of each chapter so that the users can assess their knowledge.
• Technical support by contacting techsupport@cadcim.com. 
• Additional learning resources available at http://cinema4dexperts.blogspot.com. 

Brief Table of Contents 
Chapter 1: Exploring MAXON CINEMA 4D R17 Studio Interface 
Chapter 2: Working with Splines 
Chapter 3: Introduction to Polygon Modeling 
Chapter 4: Sculpting 
Chapter 5: Texturing 
Chapter 6: Lighting 
Chapter 7: Rigging 
Chapter 8: Animation 
Chapter 9: Introduction to UV Mpping 
Chapter 10: Composting in 3D Objects 
Chapter 11: Rendering 
Chapter 12: MoGraph 
Chapter 13: Working with XPresso 
Project 1: Creating an Indoor Scene 
Project 2: Texturing an Indoor Scene 
Index