Create Stop-Motion Claymation Effects with Cinema 4D

E.J. Hassenfratz explains how he created this stop-motion-style claymation animation of a fishing frog in Cinema 4D. E.J., the master of cute characters, explains his techniques for working with Greyscalegorilla Plus‘ new Tactile Clay Doh material collection, as well as Redshift Materials. He also uses Signal, included in Greyscalegorilla Plus. His animation tips will speed up your workflow too!
When I was a kid, the claymation specials around the holidays were always my favorite. E.J. brings back some deep nostalgia.
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