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Step Effector
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2 January 2023
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Step Effector in Cinema 4D is a MoGraph tool designed to incrementally modify the attributes of clones, creating stepped transformations in position, scale, rotation, and other parameters for rhythmically varied animations.
What It Is
- Applies progressive changes to clones based on their order in the clone sequence.
- Allows control over incremental position, scale, rotation, and color shifts.
- Works non-destructively, adjusting clones dynamically without altering the original geometry.
- Includes falloff options to limit the effect’s range and smooth transitions.
How It Works
- Add a Step Effector to your MoGraph Cloner or object.
- Adjust the step values for position, scale, rotation, or other attributes in the Effector’s parameters.
- Use the falloff tab to control where and how the effect applies across the clones.
- Animate step values or falloff for dynamic, evolving effects.
- Combine with other effectors for complex animation layering.
Use Cases
- Creating progressive movement or scaling in cloned objects.
- Animating steps or waves of rotation in sequences.
- Designing rhythmic and repeating patterns with incremental variation.
- Adding controlled randomness with layered effectors.
Benefits
- Easy creation of stepped or incremental animations in clone sequences.
- Non-destructive and highly customizable effect control.
- Works well combined with other MoGraph effectors for complex motion.
- Flexible falloff options allow precise effect placement and blending.
More info here in the Maxon documentation.
Video Credit: TutorialCells software.
Description: This video demonstrates the Mograph Step Effector in Cinema 4D.
