When working with MoGraph, one of the most common creative needs is precise control over how clones animate in sequence. The default Linear Field gives you spatial control, but sometimes you don’t want the animation to depend on the physical layout of the clones — you want it to be driven by index order, especially…
In motion design, timing is everything. Whether you’re animating a logo reveal, orchestrating particle bursts, or building complex procedural sequences, the ability to control when clones activate can make or break the rhythm of your animation. The Weights by Time Effector, originally scripted by Iain Greenhalgh, is a Python‑based Cinema 4D tool that gives designers…
One of the most powerful aspects of motion design is the ability to trick the eye—creating illusions of depth, scale, and perspective that make flat compositions feel cinematic. The Perspective Warp Effector is a Python‑driven Cinema 4D tool that does exactly that: it distorts scale based on position, simulating the way objects appear larger or…
Cinema 4D thrives on experimentation, and motion designers are constantly searching for ways to make particle systems feel alive, responsive, and interconnected. The Quantum Entanglement Effector is a Python‑driven tool that pushes particle animation into a new dimension—literally weaving invisible threads of connection, energy, and rhythm between clones. Inspired by the physics concept of quantum…
Cinema 4D has long been the playground for motion designers who thrive on precision, automation, and creative control. But sometimes the built‑in tools don’t quite stretch far enough. That’s where custom Python effectors come in—bridging the gap between technical scripting and artistic freedom. One such tool is the Enhanced Spline Path Effector, a Python‑driven effector…
Imagine you would like to control pose morphs sequentially one by one. This python tag makes it easy to control your animation as it sequentially handles all pose strengths.You need to add a percentage slider user-data to your root object. (Not on Python Tag).Add this to your Python Tag:
Here is a simple Cinema 4D Python Generator script that creates a plane with Front and Back selection tags. (Selection Tags are not shown). Apply two materials on your object. And write “Front” or “Back” to selection input. And with Thickness, now we have Front, Back and Edges as material selections. You can apply three…
Cinema 4D’s Field system is a powerhouse for procedural animation, but when paired with Python, it becomes a playground for precision and control. In this post, we’ll explore a custom Python Field script that enables directional sweeps across your geometry—perfect for animating growth, transitions, or revealing effects with finesse. 🎯 What This Script Does This…
Python””” Cinema 4D – Complete Polygon Unfold System Creates an animated unfolding effect from polygon selections Updated for Cinema 4D 2025-2026 NOW WITH UVW PRESERVATION “”” import c4d from c4d import gui import math import re # ============================================================================ # UNFOLD CONTROLLER TAG CODE # ============================================================================ UNFOLD_TAG_CODE = “””\”\”\” Cinema 4D Python Tag – Range Map…
For motion designers working in Cinema 4D, precision and control are key. When creating complex models or working with polygon-heavy assets, knowing the exact dimensions of your geometry can save hours of guesswork and prevent scaling issues down the line. That’s where the Cinema 4D Polygon Dimension Calculator comes in — a lightweight, easy-to-use Python…