Pi-Slices Gradient Generator - Cinema 4D 2025+ / Octane Render

Pi-Slices Gradient Generator for Cinema 4D. Enter a price of $0 to download for free! This tool is free for personal and commercial use, but supporting through the 'pay what you want' feature is appreciated if you plan to use it commercially.

Compatible with Cinema 4D 2025+ and Octane Render 2025+ (Not Required) on both Windows and MacOS.

[ INCLUDES ]

• Pi-Slices Gradient Generator Python File & Icon
• README.txt containing setup instructions

[ FEATURES ]

• Theory Presets: Analogous, Triadic, Complementary, Split-Complementary, and Monochrome
• Artistic Presets: Random, Sub-Zero, Deep Forest, Vivid, Noir & Neon, Vintage, Thin Film
• Optional 'Starting Color' which will integrate into the Theory presets (random colors if disabled)
• Precise control over Knots, Spacing, Hue, Saturation, and Brightness
• Octane Live Link: Real-time synchronization between the generated gradient and an Octane Gradient

[ WORKFLOW ]

1. Click any color preset button to create the 'GRADIENT_GENERATOR' Null.
2. All gradient data is stored in the Null's User Data, and can be copied/saved from there.
3. Select an Octane Material, enable 'Live Link', and click 'Add to Selected Octane Material' to sync the Generator Gradient with an Octane Gradient Node.
4. For Redshift materials, save the gradient as a preset to your asset browser, and load it from a Ramp Node in your material.

[ CONTROLS ]

• Knots: Sets the number of color points (knots) in the gradient (2-20)
• Spacing Bias: Shifts knot density left or right (0-100%, 50% default)
• Spacing Noise: Add slight randomness to knot position (0-100%), press 'Shuffle' to change random seed
• Hue Offset: Shifts the entire color palette around the HSL color wheel (0-360°)
• Saturation: Scales the intensity of the colors (0-100%, 50% default)
• Brightness: Scales the value (lightness of the colors) (0-100%, 50% default)
• Brightness Range (Floor/Ceiling): When enabled, ignores Brightness, and allows you to remap the brightness between the start/end knots (0-100%)
• Reset: Resets all sliders to their default values
• TIP: Right click the arrows on any input box to reset it to the default value

[ MODES ]

• Analogous: Colors adjacent to each other on the wheel.
• Complementary: Two colors from opposite sides of the wheel.
• Triadic: Three colors equally spaced (120° apart).
• Split-Comp: A base color and the two colors adjacent to its complement.
• Monochrome: Variations in saturation and brightness of a single hue.
• Random: Total randomization of all color parameters.
• Sub-Zero: Icy blues and high-value teals.
• Deep Forest: Earthy greens and muted shadows.
• Vivid: Maximum saturation and high-energy hues.
• Noir & Neon: Alternating black (low value) and bright neon knots.
• Vintage: Desaturated, lower-contrast "retro" tones.
• Thin Film: Mimics the iridescent shift of oil on water or soap bubbles.

[ NOTES ]

• Built for C4D 2026.1+
• Tested with C4D 2025+ & Octane 2025+
• Does not work in C4D versions 2024 and below

[ LICENSE ]

Released under the MIT License.

Free for personal and commercial use.

Copyright © 2026 Pi-Slices (pislices.art)

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