If you're a 3D artist or designer using Cinema 4D, you may need to export your models to use in other 3D software or game engines. One common file format for this purpose is the OBJ file format. In this tutorial, I'll show you how to export OBJ files from Cinema 4D.
Step 1: Prepare Your Model
Before exporting your model, make sure it is properly organized and optimized. Check for any overlapping geometry, stray points, or non-manifold geometry that could cause issues when exporting. It's also a good idea to apply any necessary materials and textures to your model before exporting.
Step 2: Select Your Model
Once your model is ready, select it in the Cinema 4D scene. You can select multiple objects if you want to export them as separate OBJ files or as a single multi-object OBJ file.
Step 3: Go to File > Export
With your model selected, go to the top menu and navigate to File > Export > Wavefront OBJ. This will open the export settings for OBJ files.
Step 4: Adjust Export Settings
In the export settings window, you can adjust the options to customize how your OBJ file will be exported. You can choose to export the selected objects, the entire scene, or a specific range of frames if you are working with animations. You can also adjust the scale, units, and other export settings to match your requirements.
Step 5: Export Your OBJ File
Once you have chosen the export settings, specify the file path and name for your OBJ file. Then click 'Save' to export the file.
Step 6: Optional Settings
If you need to include materials and textures in your OBJ file, you can check the 'Write Materials' and 'Write Textures' options in the export settings. This will create a separate .mtl file that references the materials and textures used in the OBJ file.
Step 7: Import and Verify
After exporting the OBJ file, you can import it into other 3D software or game engines to ensure that everything has been exported correctly. Check for any issues with geometry, materials, or textures to make sure the export was successful.
By following these steps, you can easily export OBJ files from Cinema 4D and use them in other 3D software or game engines for your projects. Thank you for watching, and stay tuned for more Cinema 4D tutorials and tips!
