Stylized Characters in Cinema 4D by Jonathan Lindgren

This prerecorded course teaches the complete process of creating stylized characters in Cinema 4D, from initial concept through final animation. Instructor Jonathan Lindgren, a 3D designer and animator with nearly a decade of professional experience, guides students through gathering visual references, sketching character designs, and modeling in Cinema 4D using techniques applicable across different workflows.

The course covers lighting and rendering using Cinema 4D’s built-in Redshift engine, with instruction on applying realistic lighting alongside tactile and stylized textures to bring characters to life visually. The final section focuses on character animation, presenting a tested workflow designed to make animation approachable and applicable to any character, regardless of complexity or style.

Students have access to all project files from the course and a breakdown teaser video, allowing them to learn at their own pace. Lindgren emphasizes practical, hands-on knowledge drawn from his work across design and animation fields internationally, with particular attention to creating physical, tactile movement and vibrant visual design.