What It Does
Slice It Up cuts any closed spline object in Cinema 4D into multiple vertical segments using random or equal-width masks. The slices reassemble into the original shape, with controls for offsetting, rotating, and expanding individual pieces. All parameters stay live and adjustable, so you can tweak the effect at any time without committing to editable geometry.
Key Features
MoGraph animation. Slices can be animated using Cinema 4D’s MoGraph Effectors, giving you access to falloffs, fields, and procedural animation.
Parametric workflow. Every value, from slice count to rotation angle, remains editable. The plugin never locks you into a final state.
Random or linear distribution. Generate equal-width slices or randomize widths with adjustable seeds. Control how slices spread in X, Y, and Z space, either linearly or randomly.
Adaptive masking. The plugin adjusts mask width based on spline shape and angle, preventing gaps or overlaps. You can also toggle between interior and exterior masking, or switch from directional to bi-directional movement.
Mesh generation. Enable a checkbox to output geometry directly, skipping the need to add an Extrude Nurbs generator manually.
Works with any closed spline. Parametric splines (circles, rectangles, stars) and custom hand-drawn splines both work. Compatible with Cinema 4D R12 through R20, though R17 requires the 17.048 update.
Who It’s For
Useful for motion designers working on title animations, logo reveals, or abstract compositions where geometric segmentation adds visual interest. If you animate text or shapes in Cinema 4D and want a quick way to introduce controlled randomness, this handles it without manual splitting.
Pricing
This plugin is no longer available for purchase. It was originally offered as pay-what-you-want, with a special price of $24 and regular price of $30. Cross-grade discounts were available for users who owned the After Effects or Illustrator versions. Bundle pricing offered 10% off for two versions or 20% off for all three.
The last update (version 1.2.2) shipped in October 2015. The product page explicitly states it’s discontinued.