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Sardine Scene Breakdown - VR Modelling & C4D - Pwinsher Challenge

A creative and technical breakdown of my sardine themed entry into Pwnisher aka Clint Jones latest render challenge, Moving Meditations.

 
Making REAL Holograms with Cinema 4D and The Looking Glass Portrait

I document a way to render holograms for the looking glass holographic display in Cinema 4D on my YouTube channel.

 
3D For 2D Animation: Getting Started in Cinema 4D

Calling 2D animators! I made a Skillshare class to teach adding a bit’o 3D to 2D animation! If you’re totally new to Cinema 4D this is for you.

 
Maxon 3D Lecture - My Work, My Process and a Little Bonus Intro to Rigging

Was great to be part of the Maxon 3D and Motion Design Show and talk about my working process, and do a little rigging tutorial too.

 
Modelling In Cinema 4D: Building a Character and a Simple Scene

Hellooo, my new class just came out! ⛵ ‘Modelling In Cinema 4D: Creating Your First 3D Scene’ This time I dig a bit deeper into 3D modelling in Cinema 4D. Perfect for those wanting to boost their modelling skills, also a great next step for those excellent people out there who did my first class ‘Getting Started in Cinema 4D’

 
Animation Fundamentals: How to Rig Your First Character in Cinema 4D

My new class on Character Rigging just launched on Skillshare!! This is the first in a two part class. In this one we focus on a full character, arms, legs, the whole shabang. Keep your eyes peeled for part 2 where we’ll be building a bike for the character ride! I’ve also just launched a new YouTube channel for posting extra free bits and bobs so keep tabs on me over there if you’re interested!

 
about

I'm Russ Etheridge, a UK based award winning Freelance Animation Director and Designer. 3D character animation is my main passion, but I also consider myself a strong 3D generalist and rigger, as well as a being proficient as a 2D character animator and motion graphics designer. I have 12+ years of experience in the motion industry, creating numerous high profile and award-winning campaigns.

   

Most recently I've been producing my own client work for a range of UK and international clients. As well as freelancing for some top tier creative studios such as Strange Beast, Moth, Brikk, Animade, Future Deluxe and Nexus.

   

Previously I was a full time Senior Creative at Animade where I worked as a Director, Designer and Team Lead to produce fresh and innovative animation for TV and online. I worked closely with their regular clients including Facebook, IBM and Virgin America.

 

I have also worked in senior and lead motion design roles in many London studios such as MPC, The Mill and Nexus in a mixture of fulltime and freelance positions.

 

If you'd like to get in touch about a project I can help with or just to chew the fat, I'd love to hear from you. See below for my contact details!

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