It's Lit (Lighting workflow script for Cinema 4D)

**UPDATE: Works with REDSHIFT & OCTANE**

Create a light based on where you are looking.

A workflow script for Cinema 4D that creates a light to the current view. R17+

Features:

• Create light positioned at the current view
• Move any light to the current view
• Add a target by first selecting the object to target
• Rename targets to user-defined name
• CMD/CTRL to create spotlight (except Octane)

Install

Copy files ( .py and .tif ) or unzip to library/scripts folder in Cinema 4D.

Pre-R20:

• WIN >> C:/Program files/MAXON/CINEMA 4D Rxx/library/scripts
• OSX >> /Applications/MAXON/CINEMA 4D Rxx/library/scripts

R20:

Open your preferences dialog box (Menu >> Edit >> Preferences) Click the button named “Open Preferences Folder”

Usage

Add button/shortcut to your workspace for easier clicking.

SHIFT + C >> It's Lit >> Drag to workspace.

• Click to create and light at the current view. (default is an area light)
• OPT/ALT to create a light with a target to world center (0,0,0).
• Select an object to create light with a target to the selected object.
• SHIFT will rename targets. Change the name of the light objects and SHIFT-click on the script will rename the targets.

• Select any light and click the script. Light will be repositioned to the current view. 

Tip:

If you already have a camera in the scene. Use the viewport camera to set your lights so you don't lose your place.

Contact

algernon@algelab.com

IG: @__algelab__

www.algelab.com