Dynamic Rolling Objects in Cinema 4D

Create squishy, dynamic rolling shapes in Cinema 4D using cloth body dynamics and soft body settings for realistic bounce and deformation.

This tutorial shows you how to make abstract, soft rolling objects in Cinema 4D using the Volume Builder, Volume Mesher, and Remesh tools combined with Cloth Dynamics and Soft Body settings. By tweaking softness and spread, you’ll achieve squishy shapes that retain their form while rolling naturally on the floor. The setup includes angled gravity to pull the objects along and friction to prevent sliding, inspired by ManvsMachine’s LIFFFE/FFFORMS campaign. The project file comes fully animated with models, textures, lighting, and Redshift Renderer settings, using an ACES color workflow for vibrant, professional-quality renders.