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  • Slicing or Shredding Things in Cinema 4D C4D + Redshift Project Files
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    Slicing or Shredding Things in Cinema 4D C4D + Redshift Project Files https://cgshortcuts.com/slicing-or-shredding-things-in-cinema-4d/ A few setups in C4D for slicing pasta and shredding paper (Member Request).Download and use royalty-free in your own projects!#Cinema4D #C4D #Redshift #CGShortcuts
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  • The Ultimate Beginners Guide To Cinema 4D in 2025
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    Everything you need to know about getting started in Cinema 4D and a 4 Step Plan to help you learn faster and some handy resources. Download The Ultimate Cinema 4D Guide Here https://cgshortcuts.com/guide We tried to answer all the questions we get about Cinema 4D, but if we missed anything let us know down in the comments or via our website.00:00 Intro 00:37 Why Should You Learn Cinema 4D? 01:52 How Long Does It Take To Learn? 02:50 What Kind Of Work Can You Do In Cinema 4D? 03:27 What Are The Job Opportunities? 04:14 How Much Are Cinema 4D Artists Paid? 05:14 Should I Use Cinema 4D Or Blender? 07:06 Is Houdini Better Than Cinema 4D? 08:07 I Hate My Job, Should I Quit And Become A Cinema 4D Artist? 09:00 Will AI Make 3D Artists Obsolete? 10:07 How To Get Started 10:17 What You Need - The Essentials 11:48 What You Need - Highly Recommended 12:15 What Renderer Should I Use? 13:14 How To Learn Cinema 4D: How And What To Learn 11:22 Step 1 - The Basics 14:14 Step 2 - The Projects 15:04 Step 3 - The Essentials 16:04 Step 4 - The Advanced 16:26 How To Learn Faster 17:47 Do I Need Any Plugins? 18:23 Recommended Courses & Training 19:40 How To Get Work 23:43 Help & Support Have a CINEMA 4D Question? Ask it below or contact us here: https://cgshortcuts.com Become a CG SHORTCUTS MEMBER and get access to Pro Training, Time-Saving Project Files, Courses, C4D Support & more - https://cgshortcuts.com/membership Now also available on Patreon: https://link.cgshortcuts.com/Patreon CG Shortcuts with Dave Bergin - Learn Cinema 4D Faster.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get your FREE REDSHIFT RENDER CHECKLIST & TUTORIAL! Learn how to render faster and smarter every time https://cgshortcuts.com/redshift --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Want to learn OCTANE?Try our Octane Masterclass - NOW INCLUDED WITH MEMBERSHIP Available here https://cgshortcuts.com/octane-masterclass --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Want to learn REDSHIFT?Try our Redshift Masterclass - NOW INCLUDED WITH MEMBERSHIP Available here https://cgshortcuts.com/redshift-masterclass ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ We render all of our projects on Drop & Render Farm for Cinema 4D - GET 10 RENDER CREDITS HERE https://link.cgshortcuts.com/dropandrender ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get more tutorials and resources on our website!https://www.cgshortcuts.com Find our courses at CG Shortcuts Courseshttps://www.cgshortcuts.net To share your work with the CG Community you can post on the Facebook group, would love to see what you've made with the tutorials! Join here: https://link.cgshortcuts.com/FacebookGroup Get More Videos and Free Stuff - Subscribe https://link.cgshortcuts.com/YouTubeChannel Ask us a question or let me know what you want to see next in the comments section below! FOLLOW US Website: https://www.cgshortcuts.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cgshortcuts Courses: https://www.cgshortcuts.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cgshortcuts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgshortcuts X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/cgshortcuts #CGShortcuts #Cinema4D #C4D
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  • Pipes in Cinema 4D C4D + Redshift Project Files
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    Pipes in Cinema 4D C4D + Redshift Project Files https://cgshortcuts.com/pipes-in-cinema-4d-2025 Old project file updated for C4D 2025 includes updated python stacking script.Download and use royalty-free in your own projects!#Cinema4D #C4D #Redshift #CGShortcuts
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  • Dynamic Christmas Objects in Cinema 4D C4D + Redshift Project File
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    Dynamic Christmas Objects in Cinema 4D C4D + Redshift Project File https://cgshortcuts.com/dynamic-christmas-objects-in-cinema-4d/ Includes models, materials and render settings.Download and use royalty-free in your own projects!#Cinema4D #C4D #Redshift #CGShortcuts
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  • Dynamic Christmas Santa Hats in Cinema 4D C4D + Redshift Project File
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    Dynamic Christmas Santa Hats in Cinema 4D C4D + Redshift Project File https://cgshortcuts.com/dynamic-christmas-santa-hats-in-c4d/ Includes models, materials and render settings.Download and use royalty-free in your own projects!#Cinema4D #C4D #Redshift #CGShortcuts
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  • Christmas Morphing Baubles in C4D C4D + Redshift Project File
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    Christmas Morphing Baubles in C4D C4D + Redshift Project File https://cgshortcuts.com/christmas-morphing-baubles-in-c4d/ Includes models, materials and render settings.Download and use royalty-free in your own projects!#Cinema4D #C4D #Redshift #CGShortcuts
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  • Cinema 4D Snowglobe C4D + Redshift Project File
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    Cinema 4D Snowglobe C4D + Redshift Project File https://cgshortcuts.com/christmas-snowglobe-in-cinema-4d Merry Christmas from CG Shortcuts!Includes models, materials and render settings.Download and use royalty-free in your own projects!#Cinema4D #C4D #Redshift #CGShortcuts
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  • Black Friday Lifetime Membership
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    It's Black Friday time again!For 3 days only, you can grab a CG Shortcuts Lifetime Membership and get access to ALL of our Cinema 4D Training and Resources FOREVER - including all future content!Get a C4D wingman FOR LIFE here: https://cgshortcuts.com/lifetime-membership
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  • Dynamic Twisting Rope in C4D - Cinema 4D Tutorial (Free Project)
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    How to create a Dynamic Twisting Rope in Cinema 4D using cloth dynamics.Watch the brief tutorial where we discuss the setup and download and use the project files royalty-free in your own work.This tutorial was requested by Ivan (one of our awesome Members) Download Project File Here https://cgshortcuts.com/dynamic-twisting-rope-in-cinema-4d Have a CINEMA 4D Question? Ask it below or contact us here: https://cgshortcuts.com Become a CG SHORTCUTS MEMBER and get access to Pro Training, Time-Saving Project Files, Courses, C4D Support & more - https://cgshortcuts.com/membership Now also available on Patreon: https://link.cgshortcuts.com/Patreon CG Shortcuts with Dave Bergin - Learn Cinema 4D Faster.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get your FREE REDSHIFT RENDER CHECKLIST & TUTORIAL! Learn how to render faster and smarter every time https://cgshortcuts.com/redshift --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Want to learn OCTANE?Try our Octane Masterclass - NOW INCLUDED WITH MEMBERSHIP Available here https://cgshortcuts.com/octane-masterclass --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Want to learn REDSHIFT?Try our Redshift Masterclass - NOW INCLUDED WITH MEMBERSHIP Available here https://cgshortcuts.com/redshift-masterclass ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ We render all of our projects on Drop & Render Farm for Cinema 4D - GET 10 RENDER CREDITS HERE https://link.cgshortcuts.com/dropandrender ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get more tutorials and resources on our website!https://www.cgshortcuts.com Find our courses at CG Shortcuts Courseshttps://www.cgshortcuts.net To share your work with the CG Community you can post on the Facebook group, would love to see what you've made with the tutorials! Join here: https://link.cgshortcuts.com/FacebookGroup Get More Videos and Free Stuff - Subscribe https://link.cgshortcuts.com/YouTubeChannel Ask us a question or let me know what you want to see next in the comments section below! FOLLOW US Website: https://www.cgshortcuts.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cgshortcuts Courses: https://www.cgshortcuts.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cgshortcuts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgshortcuts X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/cgshortcuts #CGShortcuts #Cinema4D #C4D
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  • Abstract Squishy Balloons in Cinema 4DC4D + Redshift Project File
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    Abstract Squishy Balloons in Cinema 4DC4D + Redshift Project Files https://cgshortcuts.com/abstract-squishy-balloons-in-c4d Inspired by Loop StudioIncludes models, materials and render settings.Download and use royalty-free in your own projects!#Cinema4D #C4D #Redshift #CGShortcuts
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  • Advanced Looping Flag in Cinema 4DC4D + Redshift Project File
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    Advanced Looping Flag in Cinema 4DC4D + Redshift Project File https://cgshortcuts.com/advanced-looping-flag-in-c4d Includes models, materials and render settings.Download and use royalty-free in your own projects!#Cinema4D #C4D #Redshift #CGShortcuts
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  • Dynamic Rope in Cinema 4DC4D + Redshift Project File
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    Dynamic Rope in Cinema 4DC4D + Redshift Project File https://i.mtr.cool/zdaplbmhjg Includes models, materials and render settings.Download and use royalty-free in your own projects!#Cinema4D #C4D #Redshift #CGShortcuts
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  • Rolling Spheres On Stairs in Cinema 4DC4D + Redshift Project File
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    Rolling Spheres On Stairs in Cinema 4DC4D + Redshift Project File https://cgshortcuts.com/rolling-balls-up-stairs-in-cinema-4d Includes models, materials and render settings.Download and use royalty-free in your own projects!#Cinema4D #C4D #Redshift #CGShortcuts
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  • Dynamic Wrinkles in Cinema 4D C4D + Redshift Project File
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    Dynamic Wrinkles in Cinema 4D C4D + Redshift Project File https://i.mtr.cool/jordzqwbrt Includes models, materials and render settings.Download and use royalty-free in your own projects!#Cinema4D #C4D #Redshift #CGShortcuts
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  • Dynamic Cords or Cables in C4D - Cinema 4D Tutorial (Project File)
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    How to create dynamic cords, cables or wires in C4D and attach them to objects. We'll attach a cable to a 3D microphone and a cord to an old school phone with a curly cable and sim them with dynamics in Cinema 4D. Download Project File Here https://cgshortcuts.com/unrolling-tape-paint-trails-in-c4d Have a CINEMA 4D Question? Ask it below or contact us here: https://cgshortcuts.com Become a CG SHORTCUTS MEMBER and get access to Pro Training, Time-Saving Project Files, Courses, C4D Support & more - https://cgshortcuts.com/membership Now also available on Patreon: https://link.cgshortcuts.com/Patreon CG Shortcuts with Dave Bergin - Learn Cinema 4D Faster.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get your FREE REDSHIFT RENDER CHECKLIST & TUTORIAL! Learn how to render faster and smarter every time https://cgshortcuts.com/redshift --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Want to learn OCTANE?Try our Octane Masterclass - NOW INCLUDED WITH MEMBERSHIP Available here https://cgshortcuts.com/octane-masterclass --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Want to learn REDSHIFT?Try our Redshift Masterclass - NOW INCLUDED WITH MEMBERSHIP Available here https://cgshortcuts.com/redshift-masterclass ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ We render all of our projects on Drop & Render Farm for Cinema 4D - GET 10 RENDER CREDITS HERE https://link.cgshortcuts.com/dropandrender ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get more tutorials and resources on our website!https://www.cgshortcuts.com Find our courses at CG Shortcuts Courseshttps://www.cgshortcuts.net To share your work with the CG Community you can post on the Facebook group, would love to see what you've made with the tutorials! Join here: https://link.cgshortcuts.com/FacebookGroup Get More Videos and Free Stuff - Subscribe https://link.cgshortcuts.com/YouTubeChannel Ask us a question or let me know what you want to see next in the comments section below! FOLLOW US Website: https://www.cgshortcuts.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cgshortcuts Courses: https://www.cgshortcuts.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cgshortcuts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgshortcuts X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/cgshortcuts #CGShortcuts #Cinema4D #C4D
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  • Redshift Product Lighting Setup - HeadphonesC4D + Redshift Project File
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    Redshift Product Lighting Setup - HeadphonesC4D + Redshift Project File https://i.mtr.cool/gzytlugzhb Includes models, materials and render settings.Download and use royalty-free in your own projects!#Cinema4D #C4D #Redshift #CGShortcuts
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  • Push Appart Objects Dynamically in C4D
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    Push Appart Objects Dynamically in C4D Tutorial + Project File https://i.mtr.cool/wqvzhnemdd A looping dynamic push-apart effect in Cinema 4D and Redshift Renderer.#Cinema4D #C4D #Redshift #CGShortcuts
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  • Attach Dynamic Wires to Any Object in C4D Tutorial + Project File
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    Attach Dynamic Wires to Any Object in C4D Tutorial + Project File https://i.mtr.cool/mlwfhsvizl How to Attach Dynamic Wires to Any Object in C4D.#Cinema4D #C4D #Redshift #CGShortcutse
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  • Cinema 4D Dynamic Transitions - Cinema 4D Tutorial (Free Project)
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    Cinema 4D Dynamic Transitions - How to transition objects into your Cinema 4D scene and have them dynamically collide with the ground.We use Rigid Bodies for the simulation and a Plain Effector to scale the objects in.See how to unroll the rug (cloth) dynamically with this tutorial: https://cgshortcuts.com/dynamic-unrolling-cloth This tutorial was requested by Aurelio (one of our awesome Members).If you make something cool with this technique, wed love to hear about it in the comments section down below! Download Project File Here https://cgshortcuts.com/cinema-4d-dynamic-transitions Have a CINEMA 4D Question? Ask it below or contact us here: https://cgshortcuts.com Become a CG SHORTCUTS MEMBER and get access to Pro Training, Time-Saving Project Files, Courses, C4D Support & more - https://cgshortcuts.com/membership Now also available on Patreon: https://link.cgshortcuts.com/Patreon CG Shortcuts with Dave Bergin - Learn Cinema 4D Faster.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get your FREE REDSHIFT RENDER CHECKLIST & TUTORIAL! Learn how to render faster and smarter every time https://cgshortcuts.com/redshift --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Want to learn OCTANE?Try our Octane Masterclass - NOW INCLUDED WITH MEMBERSHIP Available here https://cgshortcuts.com/octane-masterclass --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Want to learn REDSHIFT?Try our Redshift Masterclass - NOW INCLUDED WITH MEMBERSHIP Available here https://cgshortcuts.com/redshift-masterclass ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ We render all of our projects on Drop & Render Farm for Cinema 4D - GET 10 RENDER CREDITS HERE https://link.cgshortcuts.com/dropandrender ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get more tutorials and resources on our website!https://www.cgshortcuts.com Find our courses at CG Shortcuts Courseshttps://www.cgshortcuts.net To share your work with the CG Community you can post on the Facebook group, would love to see what you've made with the tutorials! Join here: https://link.cgshortcuts.com/FacebookGroup Get More Videos and Free Stuff - Subscribe https://link.cgshortcuts.com/YouTubeChannel Ask us a question or let me know what you want to see next in the comments section below! FOLLOW US Website: https://www.cgshortcuts.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cgshortcuts Courses: https://www.cgshortcuts.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cgshortcuts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgshortcuts X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/cgshortcuts #CGShortcuts #Cinema4D #C4D
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  • Dynamic Twisting Rope in Cinema 4D Tutorial + Project File
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    Dynamic Twisting Rope in Cinema 4D Tutorial + Project File https://cgshortcuts.com/dynamic-twisting-rope-in-cinema-4d How to create a Dynamic Twisting Rope in Cinema 4D using cloth dynamics. #Cinema4D #C4D #Redshift #CGShortcuts
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  • Animated Wave Effect in Cinema 4DTutorial + Project File
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    Animated Wave Effect in Cinema 4DTutorial + Project File https://cgshortcuts.com/animated-wave-effect-in-cinema-4d How to create an animated wave effect in Cinema 4D like the Casper Floating to Sleep spot by Steelworks.#Cinema4D #C4D #Redshift #CGShortcuts
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  • Dynamic Jewelry in Cinema 4D Tutorial + Project File
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    Dynamic Jewelry in Cinema 4D Tutorial + Project File https://cgshortcuts.com/dynamic-jewelry-in-cinema-4d/ How to create a simulated jewelry effect in Cinema 4D where a necklace is affected by dynamics.#Cinema4D #C4D #Redshift #CGShortcuts
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  • Fun With The Partition Modifier in C4D
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    Fun With The Partition Modifier in C4D Tutorial + Project File https://cgshortcuts.com/partition-modifier Some fun effects you can create with the Partition Modifier in Cinema 4D.#Cinema4D #C4D #Redshift #CGShortcuts
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  • Attach Dynamic Wires to Any Object in C4D - Cinema 4D Tutorial (Free Project)
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    How to Attach Dynamic Wires to Any Object in C4D.This technique can be used to quickly drape wires from objects or connect multiple objects together with wires. You can drape the wires and make them dynamic so they can be affected by forces.Fully animated and includes all models, textures, materials, lighting, and Redshift Renderer settings using an ACES workflow for better color. See our ACES guide here.This tutorial was requested by Dugan (one of our awesome Members).If you make something cool with this technique, wed love to hear about it in the comments section down below! Download Project File Here https://cgshortcuts.com/dynamic-wires-in-c4d Have a CINEMA 4D Question? Ask it below or contact us here: https://cgshortcuts.com Become a CG SHORTCUTS MEMBER and get access to Pro Training, Time-Saving Project Files, Courses, C4D Support & more - https://cgshortcuts.com/membership Now also available on Patreon: https://link.cgshortcuts.com/Patreon CG Shortcuts with Dave Bergin - Learn Cinema 4D Faster.-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Get your FREE REDSHIFT RENDER CHECKLIST & TUTORIAL! Learn how to render faster and smarter every time https://cgshortcuts.com/redshift --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Want to learn OCTANE?Try our Octane Masterclass - NOW INCLUDED WITH MEMBERSHIP Available here https://cgshortcuts.com/octane-masterclass --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Want to learn REDSHIFT?Try our Redshift Masterclass - NOW INCLUDED WITH MEMBERSHIP Available here https://cgshortcuts.com/redshift-masterclass ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ We render all of our projects on Drop & Render Farm for Cinema 4D - GET 10 RENDER CREDITS HERE https://link.cgshortcuts.com/dropandrender ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get more tutorials and resources on our website!https://www.cgshortcuts.com Find our courses at CG Shortcuts Courseshttps://www.cgshortcuts.net To share your work with the CG Community you can post on the Facebook group, would love to see what you've made with the tutorials! Join here: https://link.cgshortcuts.com/FacebookGroup Get More Videos and Free Stuff - Subscribe https://link.cgshortcuts.com/YouTubeChannel Ask us a question or let me know what you want to see next in the comments section below! FOLLOW US Website: https://www.cgshortcuts.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cgshortcuts Courses: https://www.cgshortcuts.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cgshortcuts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cgshortcuts X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/cgshortcuts #CGShortcuts #Cinema4D #C4D
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  • Halloween Cauldron in Cinema 4D C4D Project Files
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    Halloween Cauldron in Cinema 4D C4D Project Files https://link.cgshortcuts.com/cauldron Halloween Cauldron in Cinema 4D A witches cauldron overflowing with spooky mist and fog you can use in your own C4D projects includes Pyro setup.#Cinema4D #C4D #Redshift #CGShortcuts
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  • Folding Paper Fan in Cinema 4D Project File
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    Folding Paper Fan in Cinema 4D Project File https://cgshortcuts.com/paper-fan-in-cinema-4d a quick easy setup for creating an easily customizable paper fan in Cinema 4D#Cinema4D #C4D #Redshift #CGShortcuts
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