This is our “type” of artist!
The April Artist of the Month @petersunna uses typography and visual communication to create interesting and mesmerizing work.
Check out his full feature over in our Instagram stories - bit.ly/3LjaU0z#madewithGSG#GSGArtistoftheMonth
Today we're excited to introduce Tactile, a growing library of meticulously crafted materials for 3D Designers, exclusively in Greyscalegorilla Plus. Using our new Tactile Capture Process, we're bringing you a level of detail never seen before.
Learn more bit.ly/3Rxgduo
We’re excited to introduce Greyscalegorilla Plus for Everyone!
Our massive online texture library is now compatible with ALL major 3D apps. No C4D license needed! 4000+ premium textures, HDRIs and models, are now available to everyone.
Learn more - bit.ly/3u0EnY5
This backpack is textured using our Performance Fabric material collection in Plus, featuring surfaces like Microfiber Jersey and Diamond Ripstop. Packed with real-world detail, ready for class and the viewport.
The director of Thom Yorke’s “Last I Heard” music video tells us how they combined Cinema 4D, Octane, charcoal, and traditional cel animation bit.ly/36UMlko | #cinema4d#madewithc4d
Looking for realistic rope materials in a variety of colors and patterns?
Green Gold Paracord is 1 of 70 unique rope materials available exclusively in Plus.
Explore Paracord and more - bit.ly/3PDuE2B
🎉 Introducing Greyscalegorilla Studio, the new desktop app that instantly connects the entire asset library to your favorite 3D programs. It’s the fastest, easiest way to get exactly the assets you need, right when you need them.
Download Now 👉greyscalegorilla.com/studio?…
Save the Date! On Tuesday, December 6th get 25% off an annual subscription to Greyscalegorilla Plus.
Until then, retweet our sale tweets using #GSGsale2022 for a chance to win a free year of Plus! 14 days, 14 winners!
Learn more bit.ly/3XmdQP7
Ever struggled to make bubbles look realistic? The key to achieving great-looking bubbles is simple: emulate reality. Bubbles are tiny pockets of air. Reverse the normals of your bubble geometry and apply an “air” material that is fully transparent with an IOR of 1.0. Let the render engine handle the rest!
The power of HDRI Link, now for area lights.💡Introducing AREA LIGHT MAPS | 30 HDR studio light textures for Redshift, Arnold, Octane, Corona, V-Ray, and more! 30% OFF for a limited time - bit.ly/lightmaps
Animate ANY object in Cinema 4D and get incredible results like this (created by @sm_otion).
With Transform, you can create quick and seamless transitions with no need to use keyframes. #madewithGSG
Check out Transform bit.ly/3p1UZYf
We’re sharing real workflow tips from real artists. This one’s from our very own @RemixNv
Clean cardboard edges in 3 easy steps:
UV select → apply → adjust.
Simple and solid.
🏃We are starting the year off with our most fit worthy 3D Material- Performance Fabric!
No matter what you choose to create, don't forget to stretch.
🔗: bit.ly/3veiZPv
It’s time to learn the ropes! You’ve been asking and we heard you..
In this two-part tutorial, learn how to set up this dynamic rope simulation and then finish it up in Redshift AND Octane!
Follow along with these free tutorials - bit.ly/3KuYFP8
Notice the natural highlights, subtle color shifts, and glaze pooling at the edges? Looks real (because it is).
Our ceramic materials were handmade just for you by Ceremony, a Vegas-based ceramic studio.
Pro tip: pair these with a studio HDRI and a softbox rim light. No need to overlight. Let the surface do the heavy lifting.
It’s our BIGGEST release of 3D materials EVER!
300 assets, including 5 new Tactile collections, Surface Imperfections, HDRIs and more were just delivered to Plus members.
Take a closer look at What’s New in Plus 👇 bit.ly/3LCRuFD
On this day in 2008, I wrote my first post on the GSG Blog.
Who would have thought that 10 years later we would have over 500 tutorials, 7 award-winning plugins, and an incredible community of 3D artists? Thanks for being a part of this crazy journey.
greyscalegorilla.com/2008/02…
Just like your favorite cocktail, these new materials mix perfectly.
Our glass models, glass materials, and liquids are all built to work together right out of the box.
Available now, only in Studio. Cheers to seamless workflows.
Looking for a versatile material that will stand the test of time?
Tactile Patterned Canvas. We’ve captured the true texture and feel of the material’s indelible tight cotton weave, while giving you an immense variety of unique, colorful patterns.
👉 bit.ly/3gtEd4D
Light Kit Pro 3 coffee machine renders inspired by Dieter Rams and the industrial design team at Braun | 🎧 Listen to @cgpov discuss Rams's influence on him in the latest Greyscalegorilla podcast bit.ly/2vuIduc
Meet our August Artist of the Month @benfryc 🧵
Ben is a 3D Artist and Motion Designer who loves to experiment with new things. He’s always learning and pushing himself into new areas of creative skill. #madewithGSG
Making use of our new molded plastic materials. Super detailed. Based on real-world molded plastic textures found in just about every plastic product known to man.
Nearly 500 NEW assets just dropped in Greyscalegorilla Plus➕Download them now in the Studio app!
Check out our blog to explore the newest collections 🔗 greyscalegorilla.com/500-pro…
Here’s everything you’ll find in the latest update:
NEW MATERIALS
🪨40 Concrete Materials
🟢60 Limewash Paint Materials
🏺18 Stone Terrazzo Materials
NEW MODELS
📷 71 Product Photography Props
⬜ 8 Cyc Wall Models
🪨 10 Concrete Block Models
🗿20 Geometric Stone Models
💠197 Bioform Models
NEW TEXTURES
💡40 Area Light Maps Abstract
📈30 Grid Pattern Textures
Limited time: FREE Redshift Training!
For the next 30 days, we’re giving away our complete up-to-date Greyscalegorilla Plus Redshift Training Course!
Learn the ins-and-outs of @redshift3d in @MaxonVFX C4D with over 16 hours of training.
Get the details bit.ly/3WWiCBz
Mix-and-match the assets in Plus to create epic renders, like this one by @benfryc
(Created with Tech Product and Colorful Plastic materials, Creative Office HDRI and Drop Zone)
What are you making with Plus? #madewithGSG
Even good workflows have rough edges. These 7 real-world 3D tips smooth them out.
Try one. Try them all. Just don’t keep working the hard way.
greyscalegorilla.com/blog/7-…
New Hand Made Collection is Here!
We partnered with artisans worldwide to bring you 400 exclusive handcrafted 3D assets.
From bespoke Ceramic and Plaster materials to Craft Papers and Paper Mache, this release is a game-changer!
Download now! bit.ly/3RBWMUy
It’s not about how much time you spend texturing.
It’s about using the right materials.
Our Tech Product material collection gives this watch the sandblasted aluminum and soft rubber it needed.
GorillaCam will be out next week! Features include: Smoothing and Overshoot, our Shake System, Zoom shake/drift, and Focal shake/drift. Plus easy baking, TONS of presets and much more. Breathe life into your next camera in C4D! 🦍🎥🔥
A Greyscalegorilla Plus release SO BIG, it will blow your mind!
Over 500 premium 3D assets, including materials, HDRIs, and models perfect for Broadcast Design or design driven product renders, now in Plus.
Take a closer look at What’s New in Plus → bit.ly/3MYwesW
You asked for it and @cgpov provided!
We just dropped an in-depth tutorial focusing on Watercolor Toon Shading with Redshift.
Check it out now: bit.ly/3QBrBb7
This @Cineversity presentation is an absolute must-watch! See how Zachary Corzine combines the use of the cloner, effectors, and dynamics in C4D - bit.ly/2I5k6qO
We’re excited to announce that Aharon Rabinowitz (@ABAOProductions) has joined our team as head of marketing! Aharon was previously at Red Giant/Maxon, and has a long history in community, training, software design, filmmaking, VFX and mograph. We are stoked to have him on board.
Recreate our most popular animation in Octane!
@nickvegas shows you how to render this Cloth Simulation using @OTOY Octane and @MaxonVFX C4D. Learn how to properly set up your Octane Lights, Cameras, and Materials.
Follow along with this FREE tutorial - bit.ly/40ZUlgO
Make sure what you want in focus STAYS in focus.
In this quick tip, @nickvegas shows you how by using a focus null and the place tool. This powerful tip will save you frustration when setting up DOF in your next @maxonvfx Cinema 4D Scene.
Follow along bit.ly/3xVOrRh
What makes Tactile: Unfinished Woods so special?
Through our Tactile capture process, we've curated a library of beautiful, organic materials that retain the true nature of wood.
They are so real, you can practically feel them. See for yourself - bit.ly/3PUnAOQ
Introducing Signal 3.0, a huge new update to your favorite looping animation plugin. Exclusively in Greyscalegorilla Plus.
Learn more about the new features in Signal 3.0 here 👉 bit.ly/3qzbU4H
⁉️ ⁉️ What the heck is Baking viewport/exchange images? Check out how @cgpov avoids slow load times for material previews by changing these settings in #cinema4d#pcloadletter#c4d