Tutorial: Cinema 4D and U-Render

We are continuing our series on Cinema 4D and third-party renderers and U-Render is our focus for today. U-Render is no longer in Beta and is available at Toolfarm. Details are at the bottom of this post.
Installation Guide
Let’s start at the very beginning…
U-Render Quickstart Guide
This video has no audio, so there is nothing wrong with your speakers. It does cover:
- Preparing U-RENDER view
- Load the Quickstart scene
- Setting up U-RENDER
- Creating and Assigning Materials
- Creating Spotlights and Light Tags
- Tweaking in Real-time with LIVE Mode: Lights
- Tweaking in Real-time with LIVE Mode: Materials
- Setting up IBL and Environment in Real-time with LIVE Mode
- Further Improvements
- Final Steps
Abstract Drops – Workflow Tutorial – U-RENDER
Learn the basic workflow with U-RENDER. The video walks you through creating a scene from scratch with real-time rendering feedback during the process.
More Third-Party Renderers for Cinema 4D
Check out our other Cinema 4D and third-party renderers articles in this series.
- Cinema 4D and Arnold Render
- Cinema 4D and Corona Renderer
- Cinema 4D and Octane Render
- Cinema 4D and Redshift
Maxon Cinema 4D Subscription
3D for the Whole World
Maxon Cinema 4D R23 breathes life into characters and animations with outstanding new tools and workflow enhancements. Key improvements to animation workflow make it easier to create and manipulate keyframes, produce fantastic new character rigs, and manage poses, retargeting, and skinning. Enjoy all the UV and Viewport updates from S22, as well as additional refinements to both. Step into the future with a preview of the new Scene Nodes system-the power and performance of Cinema 4D’s future. R23 includes Red Giant’s Magic Bullet Looks technology. In addition, there are Deformer enhancements. Markedly, Maxon has updated integrations for Python 3, OBJ, FBX, and USD.
Maxon Cinema R23 Compatibility – The Definitive List
We’re elated about the release of Maxon Cinema 4D R23, the first subscription-only release. But, as with any major release, the issue of compatibility comes into play. Developers are working diligently to make sure everything will work smoothly with the new R23 release.
We have put together a list of products and information to keep you informed about plug-in and product compatibility.
Posted by Michele Yamazaki