In this Cinema 4D tutorial, we are rigging a Castor Contraption, using a combination of Dynamics, Connectors and a small, but essential, Xpresso expression. We will also make use of a Vibrate Tag, to get the things moving around. The end result is very pleasing!
The scene file for this tutorial can be downloaded here:
https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tnf7ul60uwryg5apznjop/CastorMachine_0001.c4d?rlkey=qmf0mitagxjkzv8qn3jpyqgll&dl=0
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0:00 - Intro.
1:06 - Setting Up the Controller Null’s Vibrate Tag.
2:07 - Plane and Sphere Dynamics.
3:32 - Xpresso (Part 1).
4:09 - Finalising the Sphere’s Dynamics.
5:25 - Xpresso (Part 2).
9:16 - Setting up the Casters’ Dynamics and Connectors.
16:40 - Ironing Out the Creases…
20:52 - It Works!
21:31 - Caching Dynamics (A Potential Problem).
23:06 - Other Ways to Make the Thing Move…
25:39 - Final Thoughts.
26:19 - Outro.