Hi Delphis,

The Triplaner might have some advantages, but so far, I haven't seen it used stably on a changing mesh. The Reference procedure is a combination of a Node and the RS Render Tag. It needs to record and then share this data with the other mesh. The simplest way to explain its limitation is that the Volume Builder/Mesher can create holes in an object, which may have no solution on the reference object. This is simplified. I do not see a solution here.

What I did here is use the Loft set up in file …_01.c4d, as it has a stable mesh. Increased the density and placed a Vertex Tag on it. Applied a Random Field to it, and used the Freeze to store it. Random Field off. I did this when the object was not stretched, so the noise looked natural and then stretched when the cheese was also longer.

File …_02.c4d uses the setup from …_01.c4d and shares it as much as possible; perhaps a different map would work better, but I left it as is, as I preferred version 01. You decide, as you know best, what is needed.

Here are both:
https://projectfiles.maxon.net/Cineversity_Forum_Support/2025_PROJECTS_DRS/20250528_CV4_2025_drs_25_RSch_01_02.zip

My best wishes for your project

Hi daniela.russo,

Since I do not open any URLs from my workstation, I checked quickly with my iPhone.

Please explore the file_01.c4d first to get a clear idea of the basic setup. Cloner> Attributes> Object> Radius
CV4_2025_drs_25_ANer_01.c4d

This is rather simple, but I like to have it separated from the core set up in file …_02.c4d
CV4_2025_drs_25_ANer_02.c4d
Here, we need a setup that allows for the various sizes of the elements.
I have captured this to avoid a long-winded text here.
Screen-capture
https://projectfiles.maxon.net/Cineversity_Forum_Support/2025_CLIPS_DRS/20250528_flexible-ring.mp4

I'm not clear about the sizes of the rings in the image. Typically, a project file provides me with a lot of data.

If the elements are organized in Z, as in the first example, the Fracture object can work efficiently here with a Plain effector and by changing the Z direction. …_11.c4d
CV4_2025_drs_25_ANer_11.c4d

If it is more complex (in terms of axis and size), the PoseMorph tag (Object Manager > Tags > Rigging Tags) can help here. The key parts are Position and Hierarchy. Then, with the new Pose active, move the parts as needed and test it by switching from Edit to Animation. …_21.c4d
CV4_2025_drs_25_ANer_21.c4d

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Cheers

Hi anywhere-final,

If I understand your question correctly, you want the background image in the rendering to appear only where the alpha channel pixel value is >0.

To my understanding, that is not an option. The Alpha information is rendered into the Alpha channel if the file created during rendering has a designated channel for Alpha information.

All the best

Hi Balakay612,

The first idea is typically either Ray-Switch or the RS Render Tag. Anything in "post" is possible, but in all three options, there are some problems.

The main problem is that the visibility of the object is based on the camera position, but what is seen from the camera in a reflection has a different perspective. In your images, I see flat objects, which simplifies the perspective problem.

Please have a look here:
CV4_2025_drs_25_RSvs_01.c4d

The key is to have sufficient resolution in the object to produce a smoother "transition" between visibility and invisibility.

The camera is the key point here, and with the "Move_Me" target, the Field Cone is positioned as needed.

This Field Cone defines the Vertex map of the object. The created data can be used to drive aspects of the material, such as opacity.

I used a 3D object (not flat) here to showcase the limitation, but with flat objects, as mentioned, that should work.

Similar to that might work a front projection with an animated "mask" video-file.

All the best

Hi table-state,

Thank you for the project file and for using Dropbox.

Please have a look here:

CV4_2025_drs_25_MGwv_01.c4d
The speheres are a little bit parger, to see the effect, adjust those to your liking.
I have not used Particles. I hope I've covered your idea in the file.

What I understood so far. The start and end points should be the same, while the wave needs to be adjustable, mostly in the center, and then lead to the start and end points matching.

I have marked (Layer chip color) the objects that require the main adjustment. The MoSpline drives the main animation.

If you animate the Noise shader in the Displacer, you can get some extra motion.

Please let me know if you have any questions; I'm happy to look into it.

Please share content here with Dropbox, Google, Adobe, Apple, or WeTransfer. No HTML wrapper, just the plain URL (full, no zip/rare during upload, or tiny URLs). Thank you. It is based on security.
Having your scene file provides me with great support.
Direct upload here: .c4d files, max 1MB; images, max 500px height.

All the best

Hi daniela.russo,

I'm not familiar with posting.CC, I do not have a security clearance for this source.

Please share content here with Dropbox, Google, Adobe, Apple, or WeTransfer. No HTML wrapper, just the plain URL (full, no zip/rare during upload, or tiny URLs). Thank you. It is based on security.

If you have a scene file, that is most likely the better way.

Direct upload here: .c4d files max 1MB, images 500 max height.

All the best

Cheers

Thanks for the extra information, truth-easy and appointment-insect.

I have not gotten any updates from IT.

Yes, that is all way too long, and not OK to make you wait.

I have not given up and will keep you updated on any progress.

Sorry!

My best wishes

Hi Vii,

Your image and text convey different ideas about the size, with the text being larger towards the middle, which means the curve you have set would be mirrored vertically. Do I get this right from your file? Either way, yes, I would use the Data Mapper.

Teh Spline problem, I placed it into the internal discussion, and I'm curious what I get as reply. I let you know.

Thank you for the file. Yes, I hadn't created something like this, so I was just creating something similar here. I share it not to answer your post but to add to the variety in your thread here.

CV4_2025_drs_SIsr_51.c4d
If there is anything else, please don't hesitate to ask. Please note I'm on the West Coast and call it a day now.

Enjoy your project.

Cheers

Hi Danielle,

Sorry for the delay. I assume you have a subscription and the newest Maxon One App. Correct?
I will check with the admins. (I have no access to the database)

Sorry for the trouble.

All the best

P.S.: or is it more this, press play
CV4_2025_drs_SIsr_31.c4d