3d car models are a mainstay of computer graphics. There are countless types to choose from and they offer a great exercise in building different kinds of geometry. CINEMA 4D offers a number of great options for building cars and in this course we'll put some of those to use building a Rolls Royce.

We'll use a number of box-modeling methods to build the main body of the car. We'll talk about separating out the panels and how we can add resolution and detail selectively using tools like the Knife and Extrude. We'll also cover the use of Cloner Objects to quickly create complex models like the spokes of our wheels. Once our modeling is completed, we'll spend a little time adding materials and textures so that, in the end, we'll come out with a nice final render of our car. We'll touch on a variety of modeling tools that will not only allow you to create this particular vehicle, but to build your own cars and hard surface models more quickly and efficiently.

Lesson Outline (34 lessons)

1. Introduction and Project Overview

2. Importing back images

3. Blocking out the main shape of the car

4. Shaping the body

5. Separating the panels

6. Separating the front section

7. Detailing the grill

8. Finishing the grill interior

9. Blocking out the fenders

10. Detailing and separating the fenders

11. Finishing the fenders and step

12. Adding the frame pieces

13. Finishing the grill front area

14. Adding headlights

15. Adding small lights

16. Building the pillars and windows

17. Modeling the door handles and mirrors

18. Starting the soft top

19. Adding wrinkles to the soft top

20. Building the soft top side piece

21. Modeling the back of the car

22. Finishing the back and adding bumpers

23. Adding vents to the side of the car

24. Copying pieces symmetrically

25. Building the tire

26. Modeling the wheel

27. Adding spokes to the wheel using Cloner Objects

28. Finishing the spokes

29. Creating a beveled logo from splines

30. Modeling the hood ornament

31. Creating a steering wheel and seats

32. Adding materials to the body and chrome pieces

33. Finishing the materials

34. Adding tire treads and headlight detail

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