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CINEMA 4D R11 Quickstart – PyroCluster

Welcome to PyroCluster

(Included in the optional Advanced Render module)

This is the Quickstart Tutorial for PyroCluster. It will lead you through the initial steps of this module and show

you what’s possible with this amazing 3D shader. Here is how this tutorial is structured:

1. Introduction

“PyroCluster“ is a powerful tool for creating volumetric smoke, explosions and ﬁre effects. It’s a particle-based

3D shader that is generated by CINEMA 4D’s integrated particles or the module’s own particle system “Thinking

Particles“. Of course the shader can be animated and can be found in the Material Manager under File / Shader

after installation. More about that later.

You can use this tool to create realistic effects just like in the movies. After you have worked through this tutorial

you will realize that some effects are easier to create than you probably thought. As we mentioned, PyroCluster

uses CINEMA 4D’s particle system and is also animated using this system. Merely the look is determined by

PyroCluster. This makes it possible for you to use all modiﬁers such as wind, gravity, turbulence, etc. to achieve

the desired effect. Mixing and rendering several volumetric effects in one scene is a technology that lets you

create even more effect combinations. If you’re a lucky owner of “Thinking Particles“ you have even more

possibilities in the creation of your effects such as explosions. Whereas CINEMA 4D offers enough opportunity

for you to forget time and space with its integrated particle system.

If you’re one of the people who would rather hear the sound of the “director’s clapboard“ this would be a good

time to go straight to chapter 4, “Quickstart Tutorial Part 1“. Here are a few basic facts about PyroCluster’s

interface for those hungry for more knowledge.