Jim Scott
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Blair,
Do you have more than just the two plugins (C4DFormat and C4DImporter) from Applications> Maxon>Cinema 4D R17> Exchange Plugins in your AE Plugins folder? If so, they are probably older versions like I had that are messing up the import.
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C4D can certainly be used to make abstract images of morphing shapes and animating textures, but its forte is 3D design and animation, so I would suggest that you consider other tools to create work similar to those examples. Programs like Studio Artist are specifically designed for paint effects, both still and animating, and will be much easier to use to create work of that nature.
While I am skeptical, I would never assert that those examples could NOT be done with C4D, so I would suggest talking with whoever assured you that they were so that you can contact the artists and learn their techniques.
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If you have a CS6 serial number for installation you can download Premiere Pro (including Encore) here:
https://helpx.adobe.com/x-productkb/policy-pricing/cs6-product-downloads.html
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Great. I guess my image file didn’t get included in the download, but I’m glad you got it worked out.
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Here is your project with an image applied to the plain and a reflective material on the object. I have moved the plane slightly and added lights so that the image is reflected on the object, and adjusted the viewing position in order to see the reflection.
10786_reflectionexample.c4d.zip
Let me know if this helps.
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If you could provide your project file I would be glad to look at it and see if I can help.
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Did you figure it out?
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Joe, I wish I could provide some more assistance, but I’m on my way to Hawaii for a week. Post your project file and hopefully someone else can help you out.
Good luck.
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Looks very nice. Thanks Bob
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My first guess would be that you are using R16 or later, in which case you need to add a reflection layer in the Reflectance channel of your floor texture (R16 changed the way C4D deals with reflection by making a new channel – Reflectance – which uses a layer system). When the Reflectance channel is checked on, it adds a default Specular layer only. To add reflection in the Reflectance channel click on the ADD button and pick one of the choices (I chose Beckmann for my example below).
Also, checkout these GSG tutorials for more info:
https://greyscalegorilla.com/tutorials/where-did-the-reflection-channel-go-in-cinema-4d/
https://greyscalegorilla.com/tutorials/whats-new-in-cinema-4d-r16/
