Sugar Stacks: Working with the Granular Solver in RealFlow Cinema 4D

Simulation Theory has a series of tutorials called Sugar Stacks. To summarize, the tutorials explain how to use the Granular Solver in RealFlow, along with Cinema 4D and Redshift. The Project Template, Cinema 4D Scene, and Cinema 4D Layouts are available below.

🗂 Project Template
🔖 Default Cinema 4D Scene
🧰 Cinema 4D Layouts

Sugar Stacks pt.01 – How to set up a granular solve inside of RealFlow for Cinema 4D

In the first video, you are walked through reference videos to get an idea of how the particles should flow. In addition, you’ll learn the basics of setting up the Granular Solver.

Sugar Stacks pt.02 – How to art direct the granular solver using RealFlow

In the second part of the Sugar Stacks tutorials, learn which parameters to adjust to create a stack of particles. He also takes you through some art direction of the second set of particles that will be added to the original stack.

Sugar Stacks pt.03 – How to link Thinking Particles with RealFlow

In the third part of Sugar Stacks, learn the process of linking Thinking Particles with Realflow. In essence, this will give you access to the particles for rendering inside of Redshift.

Sugar Stacks pt.04 – How to render RealFlow particles using Redshift

It’s the final Sugar Stacks chapter. Set up custom objects for the Particle Geometry. After that, set up lights and materials while adding motion blur. Motion blur will add realism to the final render.

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Maxon Cinema 4D S22

3D for the Whole World

Cinema 4D S22 is Maxon’s first subscription-only release giving customers early access to performance and workflow advances including UV unwrapping and editing tools, improved selection and modeling tools, organizational licensing for volume customers, and updated viewport technology with support for Metal on macOS.

Maxon has also boosted Cinema 4D’s pipeline compatibility with GLTF export, GoZ integration for Z-Brush, and support for node-based materials in FBX and Cineware.

Cinema 4D S22 is immediately available for subscription customers. Perpetual license holders of Cinema 4D will enjoy a release that will incorporate the features of S22 and much more later in the year.

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Maxon Cinema S22 Compatibility – The Definitive List

We’re elated about the release of Maxon Cinema 4D S22, the first subscription-only release. But, as with any major release, the issue of compatibility comes into play. Developers are working diligently to make sure everything will work smoothly with the new S22 release.

We have put together a list of products and information to keep you informed about plug-in and product compatibility.

Maxon Cinema S22 Compatibility

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