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Back around 2020–2022, a Google Drive folder titled "School of Motion - Cinema 4D Ascent (Full Course)" circulated in private Facebook groups and CG Discord servers. It contained ripped videos, project files, and homework examples. This was unauthorized.
Several users who downloaded it reported: School of Motion - Cinema 4D Ascent Free...
School of Motion eventually issued DMCA takedowns, and most public links died. The "free" story persists mainly through Reddit (r/Cinema4D, r/MotionDesign) where people ask, "Anyone have a free link to Ascent?" — and answers are usually a mix of piracy warnings or sympathy for the $1,000+ price tag.
If your heart is set on the real School of Motion experience—with TAs grading your work, live Q&As, and a community Slack channel—you can get it for far less than $1,000. Back around 2020–2022, a Google Drive folder titled
School of Motion offers Need-Based Scholarships and Diversity in Design scholarships. These cover 50% to 100% of the tuition.
The Cinema 4D Ascent course from School of Motion is an intensive, 8-to-12-week intermediate program designed to bridge the gap between basic software knowledge and professional studio standards. Led by Maxon Certified Trainer EJ Hassenfratz, the course focuses on core 3D animation and rendering techniques through nine hands-on projects based on simulated client briefs. School of Motion eventually issued DMCA takedowns, and
Explore these overviews and expert tips to see how Cinema 4D Ascent can elevate your 3D workflow: Cinema 4D Ascent | Next-Level Cinema 4D Techniques 1K views · 1 year ago YouTube · School of Motion
Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5/5)
Best for: Motion designers with basic C4D knowledge who want to level up their 3D motion skills fast.
The $1,000+ price tag often shocks newcomers. But here is what you actually pay for:
So no, the full course is not legally free. However, there are legitimate ways to experience SoM-style learning at zero cost.