Create a Floating Crystal Animation - Project Files included

In this tutorial, you will discover how to create a photorealistic 3D animation of a floating crystal held by gold chains. The workflow covers the entire process from modeling the metal ring to setting up dynamic simulations for the chains. We focus heavily on using the Rope simulation features in Cinema 4D to create realistic, hanging chain movements that react to the suspended weight. Finally, the lesson covers texturing the scene in Octane Render to achieve a dramatic, atmospheric look with subsurface scattering and depth of field.

What you will learn:
- Modeling a detailed metal ring holder using the Symmetry Hub and extrusion tools
- Setting up dynamic chains using Rope Simulation and Rope Belt tags
- Creating loopable animation movement using the Vibrate Tag and Tracer objects
- Utilizing Cloners and Spline Wraps to attach chain geometry to dynamic splines
- Texturing a realistic crystal using Octane's scattering medium and absorption settings
- Building a rugged environment using Landscape objects and displacement maps

Software/Tools:
- Cinema 4D (2023 or newer)
- Octane Render