Thank you very much,

I mentioned the time here that I tried to see all (?) variables in this "game", and explored a few. (Like placing the position change into a Color Vertex Map, while using a range mapper to tame the results, then using this Color Vertex Map to drive the Displacement. The model exploded here and there

Time is one part of the game, but my main idea is that a problem comes back until it is solved. Sadly, with the forums 1-3, around 15+ years have passed. Since things change, that is not a problem, as more experience will lead to different outcomes.

However, sometimes I can't solve things, and the developers have to do it inside the code and provide a solution, whereby I can only share a process or workaround. The idea of having it solved in the app sounds to me more teamwork-friendly.

If you have any XPresso ideas, but something is missing, perhaps a little piece, I'm happy to look into it. Often, questions like yours need some "storage" to keep data for a moment. In the past, I used a copy of the model; these days, I add the Color Vertex Map into the mix. Perhaps the Joints can be a good driver in this case…

Anyway, sorry for the longer text, but your kind reply made my (Sun-)day. Thank you for that.

Enjoy!

P.S.: Here is the PoseMorph version, if set up properly, and the sliders as HUD on the screen, the Art-Direction is fast and provides a more "organic animation" than an algorithm in my book.

Demo file
CV4_2025_drs_25_ANsm_11.c4d

THankss for the reply, steal-shelter,

Fingers crossed it provides what you like to have.

Thank you for the question!

Cheers

Hi Leah sam,

After two hours exploring it, I got more and more awareness, that it is not a simple solution, like:

"A Motion Vector map baked to the object could be sufficient for a DIY solution to drive the vector-based displacement, while Point normals are evaluated?" – Like how about complex shapes where points are on the "end of the model but have based on a fold the normals directed towards the current motion"?

Please use the "Share your idea!" here
https://www.maxon.net/en/support-center

This should be solved by the developers to cover all cases, be well-tested, and be production-ready.

This is not just a simple forum answer to create this code or expression; the more I dug into it, the more it became clear that I will not invest more time into something that requires proper coding. Sorry.

If you like to explore it with Cluster or PoseMorph, or any other Deformers (Camera Deformer with Point selection comes to mind) please open a new thread, and share a simple (<1MB) Project file, as c4d.

Enjoy your weekend.

Hi steal-shelter,

The Normal Move is a tool that does exactly this. I assumed you had tried it, and suggested a similar option, as the question targets a Modifier, and not a tool. I mentioned that it affect neighbors.

A Normal move modifier that stays active (AKA permanent adjustability) is not in the default tool set. The only exception could be the Thicken Modifier. While the Endcap is the only option checked on.

CV4_2025_drs_25_MOth_01.c4d

Over the past nearly three decades, no one has requested a Normal Move modifier in any forum that I have supported. Which could be created of course if enough people ask for it.
Please use the "Share your idea!" here
https://www.maxon.net/en/support-center
If created, it may appear in the Asset Browser.

You could also ask Noseman if he is willing to explore how to set one up in Scene Nodes, and create a "tailored" capsule for you.
https://www.youtube.com/live/dOM8RFoLJE8?feature=shared&t=5101
The next show is on Aug. 07.

Enjoy your weekend.

Hi obligation-judgement,

Please have a look here
https://help.maxon.net/c4d/2025/en-us/Default.htm#html/OCASQUASH.html

The Squash & Stretch sounds similar.

Tutorial:
https://cineversity.maxon.net/en/tutorials/getting_started_c4d_r25_18

All the best

Hi steal-shelter<

Please in English. Cineversity is a forum in English. Thank you.

Cheers

Hi philosophy-chemical,

Please have a look here:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/255762577?sortBy=rank&page=1
Add your vote please.

In my private opinion, it seems like something Apple needs to address. Yes, there could be a workaround, but that might be eliminated when Apple fixes it. Meaning, all previews set up with an app based solution might miss the images then. This puts every non-Apple developer in a difficult position.

Yes, having no solution after so many months is annoying; I agree.

My best wishes.

Hi AlexC.,

Yes that IOR. To calibrate the "Lens" I would set a camera straight to the image and far away, with a 500 or 1000mm focal length. Then dial the IOR until the image is close to the original (meaning it is not stretched and does not contain parts of the other image).
(Image below shows too much magnification)

Yes, three is possible, with three stripes and a higher IOR. Three stripes means slimmer stripes and more magnification. Here, the feeling of these Lenticular Postcards becomes more apparent, and its imperfections deliver that feeling even more.
If these artifacts are too prominent, then the lens needs to be smaller, or perhaps shaped differently

Here is a snapshot from a postcard I bought in the spring while visiting Germany and the Filmmuseum in Frankfurt. If I'm not mistake it has five images in use. This also demonstrates the analog artifacts of this technique very nicely. In my opinion, perfection here would ruin this.

I assume that the aesthetic of this effect should be evident, if it is just a blend of images, which could be done faster, as mentioned above.

Example with three: (Images for demo use here only)
https://projectfiles.maxon.net/Cineversity_Forum_Support/2025_PROJECTS_DRS/20250725_CV4_2025_drs_25_ANll_03.zip

My best wishes for your project

Hi nopopoch,

Thank you for the file and the care in the file.

To have two objects "cap" to "cap" connected via a Connector is relatively close, not like superglue. Perhaps not what you expect, at least that this will get anywhere near what I get from the text bubbles above them.
Suppose they were 100% like a belt, a stretching object would have an influence on the connected part. Which needs to go in both directions, and enable a Feedback loop. That is my observation so far. Below are a few examples, with or without animation. Please mess around with them to see how some parameters influence the results. Yes, the documentation could have a table with all combinations and interaction results.
CV4_2025_drs_25_SIct_02.c4d
CV4_2025_drs_25_SIct_03.c4d
CV4_2025_drs_25_SIct_01.c4d

Documentation
https://help.maxon.net/c4d/2025/en-us/Default.htm#html/TPBDCONSTRAINT.html?TocPath=Simulate%2520Menu%257CThe%2520Simulation%2520System%257CThe%2520various%2520Simulation%2520tags%257CConnector%2520Tag%257C_____0

It tells, like for the Rigid Body, what to expect with the Connector.

The question would be, why split something that needs to work anyway, like one object?

Here is an alternative, just joints turned into Dynamic via IK tag, since your file showed what you like to have, but no context, this might work, or is completely off.
CV4_2025_drs_25_CAdy_01.c4d

I'm not sure if I was of any help here; a little bit more context might help me.

All the best