Importing Cinema file through Invigorator?

Hi,

Taken from the FAQ:

The Invigorator reads and writes version 5 format which is exported by the GO! version of Cinema 4D.

Salut.
Serge

I don't use C4D much. But I think it has the ability to export to different formats. Right? Wavefront (obj), 3DS or DXF.

I use Maya and never had problems with importing an obj file. Try it.

Salut.
Serge


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Sorry, Invigorator does not import scenes, camera data, etc...

As I said I am not a C4D user, so ask in the right forum on how you can export the data you need to AE. I know that C4D does a great job in this.

Invigorator for now, can only import an object. You can texture this object using AE & Invigorator if you embend the UV coordinates when exporting it. As to the lights and camera, you could use the Invigorator own stuff or AE's lights and camera.


I hope this may help.

Salut.
Serge

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Hey Jimmy,

First here is a tutorial for AE/Maya interaction: http://www.creativecow.net/show.php?page=/articles/delafuente_rene/maya_cam...

Anyone who uses Maya will tell you that the interaction with After effects is far from being perfect. C4D does a way better job!

Anyway, in your case I would rather export the object with the UV coordinates and use Invigorator Pro to texture and animate it.
Using Layer Mapping you could create all kind of textures right away inside of AE

Invigorator allows your object to interact with other AE layers, tracking a layer is also possible.

If your object is simple keep it in one piece. If you are creating a complex object make sure you cut it in different pieces so you can texture each part individually once you import it in Invigorator Pro or ProAnimator.

You could then use AE or Invigorator's lights and camera. Invigorator allows you also to animate the object itself when manipulating the "Sets".

I hope this may help.

Salut.
Serge

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