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What happens when you’re trying to build a realistic lighting setup in Cinema 4D and your brain is operating at about 40%? In Episode 6 of Behind the Render, Chad and Nick explore practical lighting, new Cargo assets, and the joys of troubleshooting in real time.

Everyone gets the same 3D product. Your job? Turn it into the star of a fictional product campaign. Create a still or animation and show us what you can do with it.

What tools are actually worth adding to your workflow? In Episode 5 of Behind the Render, Chad and Nick swap their favorite apps, workflow shortcuts, and emerging technology. From Raycast and CleanShot to Gaussian splats and the tools they're using to explore them.

Control where your light goes, not just how bright it is. Using Snoot, Nick shows how to create focused beams of light in Cinema 4D while keeping the soft shadows and natural falloff of an area light.

What happens when you’re trying to build a realistic lighting setup in Cinema 4D and your brain is operating at about 40%? In Episode 6 of Behind the Render, Chad and Nick explore practical lighting, new Cargo assets, and the joys of troubleshooting in real time.

Mac or PC? For 3D artists, the answer isn't always as simple as picking a side. In Episode 4 of Behind the Render, Nick and Chad compare their setups, talk through their journeys between Mac and PC, and explore how a hybrid workflow can give you the best of both worlds.

Detroit-based studio Cart + Horse is redefining the boundaries of independent filmmaking by swapping traditional green screens for massive LED volumes and real-time environments. Founded by Dan Maurer and Kris Bargen, the studio leverages their background in traditional 3D and video production to “fix it in pre,” refining entire environments before cameras ever roll.

Vinik Sports Group is redefining the sports entertainment landscape. Delve into how the Tampa Bay Lightning utilize Greyscalegorilla Teams to elevate their game presentations, from jaw-dropping 3D animations to captivating real-time graphics.

The Golden Knights use Greyscalegorilla Teams to create thrilling in-arena content that stands out from the spectacle of Las Vegas.

From teaching at Apple to founding a boutique VFX studio, Mario shares his
"realism-first" roadmap for crafting high-end, human-centric VFX.

From looping shots to client work with Apple, Jonathan shares how motion, rhythm, and personal projects keep him moving.