Collision Deformer Problem

[MaverickMongoose]

Hi Dr Sassi,

Im trying to make a label with the collision deformer but its being difficult.

I've tried all the various modes and played around with different geometry and normal directions but I cant get the plane to wrap to the shape of the surface of my bottle

The best I could do was have it take the correct shape, but sit way off the surface - there's a big gap for some reason.

Any idea where I went wrong?

Here's my file: https://we.tl/t-26BgtybREL

Thanks again!

[Dr. Sassi]

Hi MaverickMongoose,

Thank you very much for the file and for using Wetransfer.

There are other ways to do it. Perhaps I missed the idea of the Collision Deformer and your target with it, so please let me know.

Here are two ways I would do Labels.

You can use the Surface Deformer to scale and position the label. If you match the edges, the gap between the two can be very small.
CV4_2024_drs_24_MOla_01.c4d

The other way is less adjustable. It works with a polygon selection, either in the size of the label or if that won't match, choose a larger area and work with an Opacity mask (Alpha)
The Copy from any bottle can then be moved a little bit ( here 0.01cm) to separate and give the label some "thickness"; the
main Menu> Move>Normal Move is the way to go. [M~Z] and it can be parametrically - Attribute manager.
CV4_2024_drs_24_MOla_11.c4d

Is that working for you?

All the best

[MaverickMongoose]

I thought the Collision Deformer would be the best option but it doesn't seem to work as expected - The Surface Deformer is a much better option, thanks for that!!

[Dr. Sassi]

Thank you for the feedback, MaverickMongoose,

I think of the collision deformer more of an Footsteps in snow and a character bounces into something.

Cloth might be closer for a label to fall on a bottle, but it might stretch too much to get close.

There. are certainly more options to get there, like Edge to Spline and Loft tool, but I prefer the one shared above.

Other artist might just layer the materials, but havind a separate object providea an more relasiting feel IMHOM.

My best wishes for your project