Redshift for Cinema 4D: The Complete Masterclass

Content in this video I show you how to update C4D and the render plugin Redshift.

Together we download the Maxon App to update the software.

Then I'll show you how to adjust the settings in C4D,

so that Redshift can be used as our renderer.

We'll then use these settings to create a simple scene.

To do this, we'll add a studio background and a 3D model of a chair,

both of which already have Redshift materials.

I'll explain how to adjust the parameters of the background and how to

place the 3D model. At the end of this video you will have

a finished basic scene that you can use to start your work with Redshift.

l show you how rendering in Redshift works within C4D.

We'll start by using the interactive preview renderer (IPR) and rendering in a separate window

in a separate window that you can move to a second monitor.

We'll also look at adjusting the render settings and dealing with the

dealing with the Default Light, which is active by default in Redshift and C4D.

This time I'll show you how to add and adjust an area light to the scene in C4D.

You'll learn how to position the light and adjust its intensity.

I'll also demonstrate how the rendering looks with the light and how to add an alignment tag

for easy position adjustments.

This time I'll show you how to add and customize a camera in Redshift within C4D.

I will show you different ways how to create a default camera and how it is

and how it is automatically placed at the current viewing position.

We'll also go over the "Use as Render View" feature,

which allows you to render different views.

Finally, we'll talk about how to set the window to be rendered to a specific camera

and how the lock icon is used in this context.

This time I'll show you how to render an image in Redshift,

similar to the workflow in Cinema 4D.

First I will guide you through the render presets and the settings

for output resolution and save path.

Then I'll show you how to set the quality of the bucket.

This time I will show you how progressive rendering works in C4D

and how the render settings affect the render quality and speed.

We will test different presets and compare the results.

You'll see that the highest settings don't necessarily lead to better results.

I'll show you how to use crop rendering for easier judging of

of changes.

We'll take a look at the options for adjusting the render resolution in Render View.

Finally, we'll do a final render of the image with our freshly

adjusted settings and take the time to analyze the render duration.

This time I show you in my movie how to effectively use denoising in C4D,

to remove noise from the renderings and thus optimize the render time.

I explain when and why denoising is useful,

and discuss various algorithms, including Optics and OIDn,

including Optics and OIDn, which enable instant denoising during progressive rendering.

I also take a look at Altus Single and Altus Dual,

which perform denoising only after the final bucket rendering,

which results in better quality, but also longer render times.

At the end, I also talk about external tools like Neat Video and Neat Image,

which provide another option for noise reduction. In doing so, I show,

how to use these tools in Affinity Photo. In the end it is always

a tradeoff between quality and render time,

and I hope to give you some guidance with this movie.

Adjusting various parameters such as Global Illumination, Reflections, Refraction,

Volume and Transparency Depth can lead to a significant reduction in render time.

However, it is important to keep in mind that these changes can affect the final result.

Optimizing these parameters, especially for more complex scenes,

can save a significant amount of time without compromising the visual quality of the render.

visual quality of the render. However, it is critical to adjust the settings

according to the requirements of the specific scene.

In the video, I show a different way to render your final images, called Progressive Rendering. It's important to know that rendering time with this method is usually longer than with the traditional method, called Bucket Rendering. Also, the results depend a lot on the scene and can change with different scenarios. Even so, I stress that traditional Bucket Rendering should stay the preferred method for most uses. Bucket Rendering is not just faster, but it also has many settings options that Progressive Rendering doesn't have. So, I recommend sticking with Bucket Rendering, unless you have special needs or preferences that Progressive Rendering might meet.

In this video I show you how to use and adjust the effect of Motion Blur in C4D.

I use an example with a chair animated along a path.

Thereby I introduce the principle of Motion Blur,

which can be used differently in standard and advanced mode.

Then I'll show you how to adjust the accuracy of the motion for the Motion Blur

using the "Transformation Steps" parameter.

Finally, I introduce the Deformation Blur parameter,

which ensures that the motion blur is also calculated for geometry that is

manipulated by other geometry.

I hope this video will help you to get a deeper understanding of how to work with

working with Motion Blur in C4D.

This time I'll show you how to use real-time rendering (RT) in C4D.

Compared to traditional rendering, RT provides faster results and less "noise" when navigating the scene.

It makes adjusting lights and changing materials faster, which is especially useful,

if you need to adjust a lot in your scene.

There are limitations, however, as RT is still in beta and not everything is fully supported.

For example, some specific materials work,

such as sub-surface scattering and displacement materials, do not work correctly.

But overall, RT is a great option to quickly customize your scenes and create preview renderings.

In this movie, I'm going to give you a task to finish this chapter.

Try to create a completely custom image.

Use the Asset Browser to find Redshift models with materials.

Choose a 3D model or use the Backdrop object as a background.

Set up lights and a camera, and experiment with rendering settings.

Also try out Real-Time Rendering (RT) to make quick adjustments.

Have fun with the implementation - I'm sure you'll get a great result!