# Artefacts of Growth: Biomorphic Structures in Cinema 4D > This workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to organic-parametric design techniques for architects and designers using Cinema 4D and Corona Renderer. Participants will explore the potential of CGI tools across all stages of the design process, from conceptual modeling an… ## At a glance - Format: On-demand course - Price: €85.00 (list €100.00) - Difficulty: Intermediate - Duration: 8 Hours - Schedule: Jun 21-22, 2025 - Instructors: Andreas Palfinger - Categories: Architectural Design, 3D Modeling, Design Workshops - Software: Cinema 4D, Chaos Corona, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Photoshop - Students: 45 - Rating: 5.0 / 5 - Canonical: https://paacademy.com/course/artefacts-of-growth-biomorphic-structures-in-cinema-4d - Enroll: https://paacademy.com/course/artefacts-of-growth-biomorphic-structures-in-cinema-4d --- ## About this course Artefacts of Growth: Biomorphic Structures in Cinema 4D is a hands-on workshop for architects and designers covering organic-parametric modeling, procedural tools, and rendering in Cinema 4D and Corona Renderer. The curriculum spans spline and mesh-based geometry, MoGraph Effectors and Fields, Volume Builder, Cloner, Atom Array, Voronoi Fracture, displacement tools, sculpting, and keyframe animation. Participants also learn to set up rendering workflows in Corona Renderer using materials, lights, cameras, and environments, then complete post-production in Adobe Photoshop for still images and After Effects for animations. No prior Cinema 4D experience is required, as the workshop builds progressively from fundamentals to advanced interconnected parametric workflows. ## What you'll learn - Introduction to Spline, Mesh, and Subdivision Surfaces - Parametric workflows using MoGraph Effectors & Fields - Volume Builder, Cloner, Atom Array, and Voronoi Fracture - Displacements and other procedural tools - Keyframe animation with parametric tools - Sculpting tools - Preparing files for 3D printing - Corona Render workflow (materials, lights, cameras, environments) - Image Post-Production in Adobe Photoshop - Video Post-Production in Adobe After Effects ## Methodology Starting from a beginner-friendly level, this workshop gradually introduces more advanced and interconnected workflows for creating parametric systems and animations in Cinema 4D. Through a series of hands-on tutorials, participants will explore the generation of architectural and biomorphic geometries, including biomorphic pavilions and towers, faceted interiors, animated facades, organic objects, and full-scene environments. Each project highlights different design strategies and techniques, making use of Cinema 4D’s powerful toolsets, such as MoGraph Effectors, Volume Builder, and the Cloner tool. A dedicated section of the workshop focuses on preparing simple massing models—such as those imported from Rhino—as a base for developing detailed and expressive concept renders. This includes sculpting geometry, assigning materials, designing lighting setups, and crafting spatial atmospheres. Participants will learn to bring their geometries to life using the Corona Render engine, focusing on materials, lighting, cameras, and environment settings. The post-production phase will also be covered, using Adobe Photoshop for still images and Adobe After Effects for animations. The introductory lecture "Speculative Futures and Organic Hybrids" frames the technical content within a broader cultural context, presenting important architecture, design, fine art, and fashion projects. It explores the structural logic and formal potential of natural and biological systems, offering inspiration for new kinds of spatial expressions. This workshop will teach you how to use and interconnect various parametric workflows in Cinema4D. Participants will learn to work with spline- and mesh-based geometry, subdivision surfaces, sculpting tools, and procedural operations such as the MoGraph Effectors and Fields, Volume Builder, Cloner, Atom Array, Voronoi Fracture, Displacements, and more. Further, the workshop covers working on scale and preparing files for 3D printing or bringing them into other software like Rhino or Illustrator. Additionally, participants will be introduced to keyframe animations. The workshop covers setting up a rendering workflow using materials, lights, cameras, and environments to create high-quality renderings with Corona Renderer, as well as post-processing in Adobe Photoshop and After Effects. ## Requirements - A basic understanding of Cinema 4D is recommended but not required. ## Curriculum ### Session 1 - Intro + PAACADEMY Updates (04:11) - Nature-Inspired Architectural Growth (34:58) - Intro to Cinema 4D (45:41) - Dynamic 3D Modeling Animation (31:22) - Complex 3D Crafting (48:41) - Intricate 3D Architectural Facades (59:46) ### Session 2 - Building Complex 3D Towers (49:54) - Dynamic Facade Geometry Creation (48:39) - Advanced 3D Visualization Principles (33:19) - Realistic 3D Surface Definition (40:49) - Model Optimization & Geometry (56:41) ## FAQ ### What software will I use throughout this workshop? You will work with Cinema 4D, Corona Renderer, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe After Effects. ### Do I need previous experience with Cinema 4D or 3D modeling before enrolling? No prior experience is strictly required as the course is beginner-friendly, though a basic understanding of Cinema 4D is recommended. ### What specific architectural projects and designs will we build during the sessions? You will generate biomorphic pavilions, towers, faceted interiors, animated facades, organic objects, and full-scene environments. ### What parametric modeling tools and workflow features within Cinema 4D will be taught? You will learn to use MoGraph Effectors & Fields, Volume Builder, Cloner, Atom Array, Voronoi Fracture, sculpting tools, and procedural displacements. ### What practical post-processing and downstream fabrication skills will I walk away with? You will learn to prepare models for 3D printing, execute keyframe animations, render with Corona, and refine still images in Photoshop and videos in After Effects.