Importing a 3ds max camera into C4d

[florio 0]

Hey Guys (and Girls)

 

I'm working on a project where the environment animators are building scenes in 3ds Max and I need to snag the camera data so I can make the mograph elements match. Does anyone know a way to do this or do I have to build my elements in 3ds Max (something I really really REALLY don't wanna do)

 

Thanks a bunch in advance

~Florio

[scott frizzle 0]

If the 3ds Max guys can export their camera data to After Effects, you can export it to Cinema using the script at the link below. I'm not sure if this is the most recent link, but it works.

 

Download pt_AEtoC4D_v1.4.zip

[brake 0]

FBX works fine. If you see any hiccups in the camera, have them bake it first before exporting.

[florio 0]

Hey @scott frizzle ... that is plan B if I can't get this FBX thing to work haha

 

@brake ... me and my artists have been trying this for about an hour haha what are the steps to effectively do this?

 

Thanks guys so far for your help ... it is very appreciated

[brake 0]

Whoops, sorry for the delay. Was off to work and just got back to checking on this.

 

I'm willing to bet you guys might not be exporting the rightFBX version. I think C4D 11.5 works well with FBX2010 files. Double check what FBX version they are exporting.

 

http://screencast.com/t/Xfegj0SfMcFz