Simple Light Bulb Modelling

Lately I have been getting into modelling in Cinema 4D a lot more. Since I am just learning how to model I figured the best way to learn was to start with simple objects and work my way up to bigger and more difficult objects.

The easiest way to model simple objects is to get a high res photo of the object from multiple angles and load them into the viewport backgrounds. This way you can essentially trace the object out by adding points or using splines.

To do this you go to Edit in your viewport then click Config. Under the background tab load your image into the image slot. Now start tracing!

For this light bulb I traced around the outside with a spline, I then made it editable and made selections where I wanted the different textures to be. It was pretty simple, but what really makes it great is the texturing and lighting.

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