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Cinema 4D Material Guides

Choose the right material version, bring it into your project, and check how it behaves in the shot. These guides explain how to use material libraries in Cinema 4D, with links to software documentation and Motion Squared packs.

Choose the correct render-engine version

The material category and the render engine are separate choices. Learn how to check the renderer in your actual Cinema 4D scene, then match it to Redshift, Octane, Standard, Corona, V-Ray or Arnold.

Read the render-engine guide

Use a material library in the Asset Browser

Connect a supplied asset database or bring materials into your project from a .c4d library. The guide also covers missing texture paths and what to check before a longer render.

Read the Asset Browser guide

Choose between normal maps and displacement

Surface shading and actual relief solve different problems. Compare them at the camera distance and output size you plan to use, with renderer-specific points to check.

Read the normal maps and displacement guide

Check the Motion Squared V2 product reference

Find the 12 collection names, bundle contents, engine choices and download formats in one place. Current prices and previews remain on the individual product pages.

Open the product reference

Ready to look at materials? Browse the packs. If you need help with a particular download or setup, contact support.