In this tutorial you will learn what C4D Renders, are and how to use them.
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The use of C4D renders
First I will explain the different types of c4d renders after which I will show you how to use them, and of course where to download them!
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A C4D render, is a 3d picture made with a program called Cinema 4D. There are many different ways they can be used when making signatures. C4D renders come in 3 forms, normal, effect and wireframe renders.
![C4d C4d](/uploads/1/2/6/4/126412605/988810083.jpg)
In abstract signatures, a single C4D render is often used as the main focal point. These often come with a transparant background.
One of the most used types of C4D renders, are the so called 'effect renders'. An effect render is a great way to spice up your signature and add all sorts of cool effects. Here is an example what can be done using C4D effect renders:
Without the use of effect renders:
and now the same signature with C4D renders:
Effect renders almost always come with a black background, so when you add them to your signature you will need to get rid of the black background somehow. This can easily be done by changing the layers blending mode to colour dodge, linear dodge, screen, or lighten.
Basically you will just need to play around with the layer settings until you find one that looks good.
Removing the black background completely
Every image normally consists of the channels: blue, red and green but sometimes the maker also adds an alpha channel. You can use this channel to select the complete C4D render, without selecting the black background.
To do this click on the alpha channel using ctrl+left click.
Now you should have a selection of your render, simply copy and paste this into an empty canvas and your black background is gone!
Note that for this to work the C4D creator needs to have added an alpha channel, else this will not work.
Wireframe renders are the last type of often used C4D renders. They are often used to make skin look 'robotic' or in the background to make the signature look more interesting.
How to open C4D renders
C4D renders are saved in multiple formats, .png, .tif, .jpg or anything else. You can always open it in photoshop by using File > Open inside photoshop.
How to use C4D renders
I get this question a lot, but there is no simple answer to this. You will need to experiment and practice a lot to learn the real power of C4D renders, and when and how to use them.
What works for me is that I first search for a C4D render that matches the color of my signature. Then I add it to my canvas and move it into a position that fits the signature. I then play around with the blending mode of the layer untill I like what I see. If I see parts which I don't like I remove them.
Where to find C4D renders
![C4d Renders Pack S C4d Renders Pack S](https://img00.deviantart.net/d87a/i/2017/211/e/a/glass_skin_effect__super_pack_of_renders_for_photo_by_35_elissandro-dbi1p0o.png)
I have created a special section on the website where I regularly post C4D renders, check it out here
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For the area were you showed the
“Without the use of effect renders:
and now the same signature with C4D renders:” for the last signature, what font did you use for when it says “sigtutorials focus” ? !-
thanks if anyone answers
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Amazing, thanks alot! Also sig noob im dutch, and 13 and im not that bad at all
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Thanks for the pack! 🙂
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For those who still have trouble getting only the render and not the black/white parts you have RGB highlighted and then ctrl+ left click
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Garcias por despejarme algunas dudas
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now everytime i click on the alpha channel with ctrl+left click i select all the black and not the render…
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i dont get how to remove the black background from the c4d, whenever i paste the c4d it’s all red… ðŸ™x81
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hey how do i use this pack.
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but i cant remove the black background on the effect c4ds coz there is no alpha 1
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Thanks for the c4d pack!
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It would be nice if there were examples with instructions of how to use c4d’s in a sig.
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lulz i never will be a pser because i’m dutch (14) and i can’t speak good english and all the good tuts are english :'(
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There’s something called Google Translate, you should try it sometime.
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