In this Cinema 4D video tutorial, we'll learn how to work with dynamics applied to cables, strings, ropes, etc... and how to master their animation.
We'll start by modeling our letters and all the elements in the scene (except the iMac, provided in the source files) then we'll take care of the materials and lighting.
Followed by the letters dynamics with the help of the Fracture object, then we'll learn how to use caching and how to bake an animation (using the free Steadybake plugin)
We'll look at two different methods to animate our cables, first the Spline Dynamics, and then we'll push it further using the Hair Module.
Over the course of this tutorial I will share many production tips and tricks such as creating a wiggle effect in cinema 4D on any type of attribute (without using the vibration tag which only works with position, scale and rotation).
We'll conclude with the global compositing of this animation in After effects (work on the shadows, reflections, change the background, etc..)
thank you Dominica?
you're welcome ! the credits all goes to Kola, who was kind enough to record this tutorial in its original version in order to share his own techniques with all of us :) !
Wow perfect timing! been wanting to make strings for a project. thanks!
is the video file not included now?
Hello Dave, as explained here http://mattrunks.com/en/blog/diary/new-website-2013 the downloads for the video aren't available anymore, for all membres since June 1st. If it was something important for you, I can make a refund for your last deposit. Sorry for the inconvenience.
thank you for reply Matt
I dont have a problem with streaming videos (100mbit fibre cable here) as long as it fights piracy! :)
Hi. I just purchased the tutorial and tried to install the SteadyBake on C4D R20, but it does not show in my pluggins. Do you have any suggestions on how to get this pluggin on R20?
thanks
Hello, a lot of old plugins aren't working anymore on Cinema 4D R20+. But you should be able to bake the animation with a right click -> bake to alembic ?