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Create your perfect nighttime wonderland scene in this 4D class taught by Artist Patrick Foley. Using Cinema 4D and the 3DQuakers Forester Plugin, Patrick takes you through each of the 10 steps from the foundation to the individual leaves on the trees until your scene comes to life. All you need for this class is a reliable computer setup, Cinema 4D, 3DQuakers Forester Plugin, and octane render. Patrick Foley is an Artist, Videographer, and Motion Designer based in Atlanta, GA with a MA in Animation from the Savannah College of Art and Design. His company Hued Productions has created music videos and reels for Sony Entertainment and artists such as Rich The Kid, Migos, Fetty Wap, Shaggy, and others. Patrick’s motion work focuses on futuristic and abstract worlds, with a pop culture spin.&nbsp;His style converges abstraction and impossibility with hyper-realism and often times satire. As a former Cinematographer, his background in lighting, composition, and camera translate well into the 3D world.

In this class, you'll learn how to create an easy but in-depth forest scene with Artist Patrick Foley. 

Nighttime Forest Scene 4D Class

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Forester is a plugin for Maxon Cinema 4D that provides tools for the creation of natural elements such as trees, plants, rocks, as well as their geological distribution over polygonal terrain. Forester is comprised of 4 modules, namely Forester Trees, Multiflora, MultiCloner, and Forester Rock. Forester is one of the best and most successful Cinema 4D plugins because it offers a completely procedural solution to environment creation all within the familiar Cinema 4D workspace.

Forester is a plugin for Maxon Cinema 4D that provides tools for the creation of natural elements such as trees, plants, rocks, as well as their geological distribution over polygonal terrain. Learn why it's Artist Patrick Foley's go-to software for adding trees to digital art. 

3DQuakers Forester for Cinema 4D

In this How-to, Artist Patrick Foley teaches you how to clone flowers onto your 3D image. If the ground on your image is looking a bit empty, use the presets on your Forester plugin to choose the best plant or flower to fill up that space. Watch how Patrick does it in the How-to above. Patrick Foley is an Artist, Videographer, and Motion Designer based in Atlanta, GA with a MA in Animation from the Savannah College of Art and Design. His company Hued Productions has created music videos and reels for Sony Entertainment and artists such as Rich The Kid, Migos, Fetty Wap, Shaggy, and others. Patrick’s motion work focuses on futuristic and abstract worlds, with a pop culture spin.&nbsp;His style converges abstraction and impossibility with hyper-realism and often times satire. As a former Cinematographer, his background in lighting, composition, and camera translate well into the 3D world.

In this How-to, Artist Patrick Foley teaches you how to clone flowers onto your 3D image.

How-To Clone Flowers on The Ground of a 3D Image

In this How-to, Artist Patrick Foley teaches you how to find the perfect camera angle for your 3D image. 

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Learn how to modify an image for faster rendering with Artist Patrick Foley. 

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If you can dream it, you can make it with Photoshop. Create beautiful images, graphics, paintings, and 3D artwork on your desktop and iPad. Join today!

If you can dream it, you can make it with Photoshop.

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In this How-to, Artist Patrick Foley teaches you how to manipulate and optimize images with photoshop. 

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Learn how to fine-tune 3D trees using the Forester Plugin with Artist Patrick Foley.

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Learn how to create a custom layout in cinema 4D with Artist Patrick Foley.

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Patrick Foley is an Artist, Videographer, and Motion Designer based in Atlanta, GA with a MA in Animation from the Savannah C…

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In this How-to, Digital Artist Patrick Foley teaches you how lighting can be used to create a more realistic 3D image.

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Warm up and recover like never before. The Normatec 3 uses dynamic air compression to create a restorative massage that helps you feel refreshed faster. 7 levels of compression and our patented Pulse technology deliver precise treatment to 5 overlapping zones with ZoneBoost™ by using biomimicry to replicate the natural muscle pumps and one-way valves of the legs. Trust us, your legs will thank you.<h3> </h3>Designed by an MD, Ph.D., Normatec is the original, most tested, and most scientifically backed dynamic air compression system on the market. Designed to provide improved mobility and profound restorative healing results, Normatec has long been the most trusted system by the world’s top athletes and consumers everywhere looking to advance their wellness.<h3> </h3><h3>Give your body a boost</h3>Normatec’s compression therapy increases circulation and helps you maintain your full range of motion, leaving you fresh and limber. <h3>Unlock your next level</h3>Give yourself the competitive advantage of recovery compression, and warm up faster no matter where you are, so you are always ready to give it your all. <h3>Conquer Sore Muscles</h3>Normatec is like the best massage of your life. It’s proven to help with lymphatic drainage, and decrease pain and soreness so you never have to let DOMS cramp your style. <h3>Get Science-Backed Recovery</h3>Science is in our DNA. Normatec was created by an MD, Ph.D. and designed with input from top pro athletes and sports medicine professionals. <h3>Customize Your Sessions</h3>Get perfectly curated routines in the Hyperice App, or choose your own settings with adjustable time, pressure, and ZoneBoost™ options. <h3>Keep the whole squad on point</h3>Compression therapy benefits more than just your legs. Normatec is also available for the hips, arms, and in a portable package so your whole body gets to feel refreshed and revived.

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See more than ever before with the all-new rotating Furbo 360° Dog Camera. Hear and speak to your dog, and toss treats on the go! Know what’s happening with real-time Barking Alerts. <ul><li>1080p Full HD Camera &amp; Night Vision: livestream video to monitor your pet on your phone with a 160-degree wide-angle view, day &amp; night.</li><li>2-Way Audio &amp; BARKING ALERT: Furbo’s BARKING SENSOR detects when your dog is barking. It sends push notifications to your smartphone when it detects barking. Know what’s going on at home and talk to calm them down via the app.</li><li>Fun TREAT TOSSING: TOSS a treat to your dogs via the free Furbo iOS/Android app. Fill it with your dogs’ favorite treats &amp; play a game of catch.</li><li>Easy 3-Step Setup: 1) plug in to a power outlet using its USB cord 2) download the Furbo app 3) connect to your home wifi.</li><li>Stable internet connection &amp; Wifi signal are recommended for best performance.</li></ul>

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Top rated for best value, Elite offers the most popular features of a Theragun in an ultra-quiet device designed for the everyday user. It's never been easier to experience the proven 5-in-1 benefits of Theragun's percussive massage for recovery, performance, sleep, mobility, and stress.

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Introducing the JBL charge 4 portable Bluetooth speaker with full-spectrum powerful sound and a built-in power bank to charge your devices It Features a proprietary developed driver and two JBL bass radiators that intensify sound with strong deep bass Its high-capacity 7500mAh rechargeable li-ion battery provides up to 20 hours of playtime The speaker carries a convenient USB charge out to quickly charge your devices such as your smartphone so you will never run out of power again The charge 4 features a rugged design IPX7 waterproof rated exterior and comes in a suite of cool colors Together with JBL connect+ it can wirelessly link more than 100 JBL connect+ enabled speakers to elevate your listening experience.

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With Apple Watch Nike Series 7 and the built-in Nike Run Club app, you can track your workouts and listen to Guided Runs. Listen to music from your watch for motivation. Turn on Nike Twilight Mode for enhanced visibility. And choose from exclusive Nike watch faces and bands. <ul><li>﻿Stay connected to family and friends with calls, texts, and emails, even when you don’t have your phone</li><li>Stream music, podcasts, and audiobooks on the go, and leave your phone at home</li><li>Set up and manage Apple Watch for each family member, right from your iPhone, with Family Setup</li><li>Always-on Retina display has nearly 20% more screen area than Series 6, making everything easier to see and use; and now it’s 70% brighter indoors when your wrist is down</li><li>The most crack-resistant front crystal yet on an Apple Watch, IP6X dust resistance, and swimproof design</li><li>Measure your blood oxygen with a powerful sensor and app</li><li>Take an ECG anytime, anywhere</li><li>Get high and low heart rate, and irregular heart rhythm notifications</li><li>Stay in the moment with the new Mindfulness app, and reach your sleep goals with the Sleep app</li><li>Measure new tai chi and pilates workouts, in addition to favorites like running, yoga, swimming, and dance</li><li>Track your daily activity on Apple Watch and see your trends in the Fitness app on iPhone</li><li>Sync your favorite music, podcasts, and audiobooks</li><li>Pay instantly and securely from your wrist with Apple Pay</li><li>All-day battery life and faster charging</li><li>watchOS 8 introduces new workout types, the Mindfulness app, the new Portraits watch face, and enhancements to Messages</li></ul>

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The Omni Power Station is a portable charging station providing mobile &amp; flexible “home base” power to our smaller power bank units. In today’s highly connected world, flexible and portable power is more&nbsp;important than ever. Omnicharge portable chargers&nbsp;keep your devices charged without the normal constraints of fixed power infrastructure. With Omnicharge, you can&nbsp;turn a single wall outlet into 10 portable chargers. The Omni Mobile Power Station is designed for today's forward-thinking organizations that understand the need to provide portable power access to people so they can stay powered anywhere; on or off-site without being tethered to fixed infrastructure constraints.

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Loaded with a 25,600 mAh battery you never need to worry about being stranded without power. The 92 Wh battery is the perfect size for air travel and falls just within the 100Wh limit. With a multitude of power output options, this mobile charger can charge all the professional devices you carry around with you. The Omnicharge high-capacity power bank provides exceptional recharging capabilities from both the barrel port and USB-C port and can recharge the Omnicharge in under 3 hours. With pass-through capabilities, you can recharge your Omnicharge mobile charger from either input port while simultaneously outputting power to wireless or USB-A ports. 60W USB-C: With a high-powered USB-C port, the Omni Mobile 25600 mobile charger now brings you one step closer to a world where a single port can be used to charge laptops, tablets, gaming devices, and more. Providing top-of-the-line power output that’s capable of powering even the most demanding USB-C laptops, including Apple, Lenovo, Surface, Dell, and Chromebooks. 72W DC Port: With the four most commonly used DC voltages, the Omni Mobile 25600 high-capacity power bank can directly charge your laptop without requiring your laptop charger. This portable and lightweight charging solution provides the ultimate in charging efficiency. 2x 18W USB-A: Our QC 3.0-compatible USB-A ports provide exceptionally fast charging for your phones, tablets, and more. Capable of outputting up to 18W, you can fast-charge many USB-A devices with this mobile charger. Auto-shutoff can also be toggled on and off, allowing you to recharge small devices like Bluetooth headphones without the Omnicharge shutting off due to low power draw. 10W Wireless: With our easy-to-use wireless charging, you can feel safe leaving your charging cables at home. Our wireless charger supports a wide range of phones and wireless accessories, giving you a truly portable wireless experience no matter where you are.

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