Trying to re-create this shape
Hello - I’m new to C4D so learning the ropes I’m trying to re-create the solid in the attached photo and thought of starting with the dodecahedron platonic and then using the bevel deformer to create...
View Articlecorrection in animation video
Hello,I made an animation video. Now a certain object in this animation must be replaced with a new object. Is this easy to do or do I need to rebuild the animation?
View ArticleSuggestions and Help regarding replacing Quicktime Files in Materials
Hi, I am just finding out about this lack of Quicktime support in Release 19 for PCs. This will be long and I may be wrong about some things so please bear with me.I have been using .mov as output...
View ArticleHelp with C4D xparticles
Hey guys, having a small issue with C4D x particles where I couldnt get my particles to emit from the shader/texture. In the youtube tutorial image, the tutorial manage to get the particles to follow...
View ArticleAlign To Spline: Orientation
Hello, I have to replace the kit tube for the caulking gun. When I do this with the Align to Spline - tangeltial, the caulking gun is turned over. This should remain horizontal. I have tried it in...
View ArticleAlready been chewed NAB presentation question
Trying to recreate this slightly differently and am running into a few issues. If I push the values of the random effector’s y position I am getting some geometry stretching more than likely from the...
View ArticleLightbulb Clones Inside Text
Hi Doc -I hope all’s well with you.I working on a project where I’m attempting to put lightbulbs into metallic text to create a look similar to what you might see at a carnival. I’m attempting to use...
View ArticleExport a text or excel sheet file of mograph animation
Hi I’m trying to export my mograph PSR data to an excel sheet or text file. First is there any way to do that? Second, is there anyway to do that without baking the mograph?Thank you.
View ArticleExporting/Baking Motion tracked Camera
Hello there, anyone familiar with exporting/baking motion tracked camera from c4d?I’ve done a successful track on a footage but I’d like to bring the camera into another c4d scene file. I’ve tried...
View ArticleTurn any Object into Hexagons with Instant Meshes
Hello, I am trying to do this hexagon mesh on a vault (ceiling). I have downloaded the instant mesh program. I subdivided my object. My first problem is how to choose all the the faces and all the...
View Articleskp file in C4D
Dear reader, I have got a .skp file from my costumer but can’t open this in C4D (Broadcast-version R19). The function merge isn’t working as well.Can you tell me what to do or in what version the .skp...
View ArticleTokens
I’m using some token variables on my render outputs. Getting strange results. “...RENDERS$prj$pass$prj_$pass_” does not work with C4D command line. “...RENDERSProject$pass$prj_$pass_” does work via...
View ArticleTechniques to loop backgrounds
Hello - I am learning something new in C4D and would like some pointers how to create looping backgrounds similar to the animation in the linked files belows. They have simple materials and colour but...
View ArticleStraight Line of Cog Teeth
I’ve dropped a cogwheel into my scene. Is there an easy way to lay the teeth flat, so it’s essentially a line of straight teeth and not a round cogwheel?
View ArticleMoGraphe Cache
Hi Cineversity,I have an animation project that uses MoGraph Text (Gotham Black), no effectors. I would like to render it through my render farm.When using the render farm, I discovered the font...
View ArticleRotating objects [around two points]
Hello,Now that I have been learning C4D and creating shapes I have some question on manipulating objects. I have Googled and looked at Youtube videos but cannot find anything specific.When you add the...
View Articlecreating object from geometry
Morning,I’m trying to duplicate the “sample” object attached. I’ve created the sphere and presently using an atom array, but I don’t have the option to have a squared edge on the surfaces? Is there...
View ArticleLearning character animation
I would like to learn everything there is to know about character animation, form A to Z. What is the best way? All I see are tutorials on different aspects of it, but nothing complete.
View ArticleSweep Nurb Suction Hose
Hello Dr. Sassi, Hello Everyone, I have another question, this time about sweep nurbs. I was trying many different ways but couldn’t get it done the way O want it. I am felling a bit like a rookie! I...
View ArticleUV unwrap and camera mapping
HelloThis might be a tricky question…I have a fairly complex model (a cave environment) and I’m working on a project that requires me to explore projector placement so I can project on various parts of...
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