Introduction to Point Cache
Ever used the caching that is available in certain tags and objects for Cinema4D?
Here is an introduction to the Point Cache Tag and Point Cache Deformer. For this tutorial I thought I’d record a short movie.
You might want to head on over to Vimeo and watch the HD version of this (so you can actually see what is going on!).
Introduction to Point Cache in Cinema4D from Tim Clapham on Vimeo.
Let me know your thoughts, I hope you find it useful.
Really good tutorial. I was just learning the point cache tool. Not knowing about the deformer I got a 780 MB file. I will now try to put in a few deformers to try and get the filesize down, excellent!
Thank you!
Hi Tim,
I tried using the Point Cache Deformer but I’m running into a problem. I used the animation Offset in the Point Cache Tag. So when I would use the Point Cache Deformer, and remove the (copy) Point Cache Tag, I would also lose this offset of the animation. Is there somehow a solution to re-use Point Cache tags but have the power to offset them in time?
-Heerko
Great Tutorial Tim!
Really like the way you dig into the nooks and crannies of C4D to expose these powerful features.
regards
cbowyer
great tutorial. I’m wondering if, once you’ve made the deformer, it could be applied to other, different objects. How would another point object (not a plane) react?
another awesome one, thanks Tim
big up from miami!!!
Unfortunately you can’t offset the cache with the deformer
Ahhh ok thats too bad
I guess then I’ll be stuck with my giant filesize. Thnx anyway for this extensive tutorial!
Hey sorry for the up coming question not relating to your video
but what is the song for showreel 2009
Hi
It is Kicking and Screaming by The Presets
Thats a great tut tim!