How do 3D Artists Achieve Cinematic Renders? | Workflow Explained!

This video is sponsored by Ekster. Get 20% off your smart wallet by clicking the link: ?sca_ref= In this video I breakdown the cinematic re-creation of my four closest items: A HydroFlask, caligraphy pen, pocket knife and bone-conduction headphones. We’ll talk about using reference, modeling, subdivision modeling, texturing, surface imperfections, lighting and rendering. At the end of the video I challenge you guys to create something yourself! The winners will recieve all four items plus my surface imperfection pack. JOIN THE COMMUNITY **************************** Enter the Weekly Challenge: Subscribe: Twitter: InstaGram: CHAPTERS **************************** 00:00 Intro 00:43 Waterbottle Breakdown 02:16 Fountain Pen Breakdown 03:46 Headphone Breakdown 04:56 Pocket Knife Breakdown 06:07 Lighting Breakdown 06:54 My Challenge to YOU! RESOURCES **************************** My Imperfection Pack: PureRef: GSG Modeling Course: Lambo LiveStream: Headphones Stream: TOOLS I LOVE: **************************** Camera: Lens: 360 Camera: Studio Lights: Desktop Mic: LAV Mic: Monitor Lamp: How I Learned Cinema 4D: MY RIG: **************************** CPU: Intel Core i7-6700k CPU @ GPU: NVIDIA Quadro RTX a6000 RAM: 64GBs // (4) RipJaw Series V sticks Display: (2) 1080p 60Hz ASUS VP278H