What It Does
When working with Cinema 4D projects in After Effects, you typically choose between importing rendered files or using the live CINEWARE link. This plugin lets you switch between both methods with one click, preserving all your After Effects work (effects, masks, transformations) when you toggle.
Start with the live 3D pipeline for flexibility, render proxy files in the background, then flip to the faster proxies when ready. Need to tweak your C4D scene? Switch back to live mode or update your proxies instantly.
Key Features
Instant toggle between live and proxy. One click switches your Cinema 4D layer from real-time rendering to pre-rendered files, or vice versa. Your After Effects modifications stay intact.
Automatic file naming. Load one proxy file and the plugin locates all related render passes automatically. It learns your naming conventions over time, so future projects require less manual file selection.
Multi-pass rendering support. Works with multi-pass workflows. Compatible with BG Renderer Pro for background rendering (bundle discount available with code bgcine).
Preservation of modifications. All effects, masks, and layer settings survive the switch between live and proxy modes.
Who It’s For
Useful for motion designers working with Cinema 4D scenes that slow down After Effects. If you’re juggling client revisions and need to keep iterating while renders process, this lets you work with live links early then switch to faster proxies later without rebuilding your comp.
Pricing
Pay what you want pricing model. The suggested price is listed at $39.99 (single-user license), but you can choose your own amount. A free trial is available to test the plugin before committing.