In addition, low-res dummy objects can be used for editing that can be replaced by high-res objects for rendering (see Alembic object). Dynamics) are saved using the Alembic format and subsequently loaded into Cinema 4D since the complete animation information does not have to be cached. Memory use can be lowered dramatically if complex animations (incl. The Alembic format can also be advantageous within the actual Cinema 4D workflow. This format has been highly optimized for this purpose and offers much smaller file sizes than for example *.obj.
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Update PSR and Update Geometry for exceptions).Īlembic is a format that is primarily designed for the loss-free transfer of animated geometry to other applications. This is information that is saved in the Alembic file and cannot be easily modified (see. Note also, that imported objects cannot be modified with regard to their geometry, position, scale or rotation. If Cinema 4D cannot locate the Alembic file(s), the objects will remain in the saved (non-animated) state. When the Timeslider is moved, Cinema 4D extracts the animation information from the Alembic file (which contains ,samples’ of the animation state of each frame). A Cinema 4D Project can be linked to numerous Alembic files at the same time. (or rendered with Team Render) both the *.c4d and the *.abc files must be kept together. Hence, when the Project is passed on to another artist / studio / computer, etc. If the *.abc file is modified, these changes will be assumed by Cinema 4D when the Project is reloaded or rendered. When an Alembic file is imported, all objects in the file will be imported as special Alembic objects that each contain a link to the corresponding object in the *.abc file (this is necessary because the animation information lies in the Alembic file and NOT in Cinema 4D). Function available in CINEMA 4D Prime, Visualize, Broadcast, Studio & BodyPaint 3DĪlembic is a 3D open source exchange format developed by Lucasfilm and Sony Pictures Imageworks that is based primarily on the most common elements of 3D animated projects: Animated geometry, particles and splines.
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