Uptown Funk

This Cinema 4D project used MoGraph and clone tools to model and animate a detailed cityscape with skyscrapers, vehicles, and trees. By applying fields, I created a smooth animation that affected multiple objects with a single keyframe. I also modeled custom buildings and objects to enhance the scene and animated the cameras for a dynamic city reveal. Early planning through sketches of the layout and camera movements helped optimize the workflow and improve animation efficiency.

Project Overview

The goal of this project was to utilize the MoGraph and clone tools in Cinema 4D to model and animate various objects.

For this project, I was provided with pre-made buildings and vehicles. Using the clone tool, I created tall skyscrapers, numerous vehicles, and trees throughout the city. I then applied fields to create a funky animation that affects multiple objects using just one keyframe.

Additionally, I modeled my own objects and various buildings, which added to the fun I had completing this assignment. I went above and beyond by animating the cameras to create a dynamic reveal of the city.

Early Sketches

Before starting the layout stage, I sketched the city's design and mapped out rough camera movements and transitions. Planning like this saved me a lot of time and helped me make the right decisions throughout the process.
It also allowed me to approach the animations more effectively, ensuring a smoother workflow by carefully considering each frame

Credits

Music By: Mark Ronson - Uptown Funk ft. Bruno Mars

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