Hi Pim,

My vision for something like that might be completely different than yours. What is your target with that? What do you like to express or achieve? Where is this shown?

Some pointers:

• You can use another Maxon Noise as Mask - source

• Feather or Displacement would be my question

• There is no Proximal Shader in Redshift; this might be more something about Vertex Values.

We will get so into a different theme, and I would think that should be in a new thread. Mixing follow-up questions that move in a different direction can be difficult to follow after a while, especially if the initial idea or question is mixed in from time to time.

Besides, perhaps explore Liquids now; when you asked the first question, I was not allowed to talk about it, but that would be the next level from my point of view
https://cineversity.maxon.net/en/series/cinema-4d-liquids?tutorial=01-cinema-4d-liquids-overview-of-liquids-objects-settings

Enjoy

merged object.

So far, I can see that it is a Python script option. Since this forum is code-free, for security reasons, please check with the experts over in the Developer forum.
https://developers.maxon.net/forum/

I will write a report about this as a request.

Fingers crossed, someone can help you.

There are some scripts available (google it), but please read through them carefully, as Python is not without risks.

All the best

P.S. Here is the BB-8 translation of the setup, as a source/collection of ideas.

The Yellow sphere, can be positioned, while the Target_for_Tool defines the direction of the tool. Both have Layer colors applied to spot them quickly.

File …_61 is static, with the two animated parts having a Position Freeze, so they can be reset with the PSR-Reset.
CV4_2025_drs_25_CAsd_61.c4d

File …_63 is filled with shapes, and yes, there is one short cut in it. Priorities are updated
CV4_2025_drs_25_CAsd_63.c4d

File …_64, just for fun, 240 frames and a longer animation
CV4_2025_drs_25_CAsd_64.c4d

Preview:
https://projectfiles.maxon.net/Cineversity_Forum_Support/2025_CLIPS_DRS/20250621_CV4_2025_drs_25_CAsd_63.mp4
As loop and longer
https://projectfiles.maxon.net/Cineversity_Forum_Support/2025_CLIPS_DRS/20250621_CV4_2025_drs_25_CAsd_64.mp4

The tool head will show an Euler angle problem if placed exactly vertically to the target.

Here, the idea was to define a target and then just position the Yellow sphere (Keyframes only for Position).

This allows for a tool axis movement, as seen between frames 100-120 in file 62.

I found that here is the best compromise between IK and manual setup.

You talked about that axis are not all on one plane. I would check with the Company of the arm if that is the target and why this was done.

Colors are as much as possible used from your example image

My best wishes

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Hi beer-quote,

Two things, today is a Holiday here. Hence, I'm late, and I typically have no option to fix website issues (not my forum, but I monitor it to a certain degree). This forum is for cases when one has no access but a subscription, etc.

I have copied your request where it should be:
https://cineversity.forums.maxon.net/topic/1941/help-product-lighting-and-texturing-for-a-luxury-3d-perfume-ad

Cheers

Hi beer-quote,

This is not a site issue theme; hence, I placed your question under the Help section for this tutorial. (This is not a complaint at all from my side; all good, I say that just in case.)

A missing "Node"

Images for the forum can't be taller than 500 pixels.

Please share where Elly talks about it, minute and second-wise.

Have you downloaded the content from the YouTube video link?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BS-LKXnFEo

I assume you use the current version.

I hope that I can get what you need if I know what it is.

All the best

Hello,
I'm going through the tutorial "Product Lighting and Texturing for a Luxury 3D Perfume Ad" and noticed that one of the nodes is missing from the download. It's the node for the Liquid - SF material. I'm not able to attach a screen to show you what asset is missing, unfortunately. Apparently I don't have that kind of access. I'm wondering if there is any way that you might be able to repost an updated version of the content? Great tutorial, by the way.