MoGraph

MoGraph is a motion graphics toolset integrated into MAXON's Cinema 4D. It provides a procedural workflow for creating and animating large numbers of objects, enabling rapid production of dynamic visuals used in broadcast graphics, title sequences, and advertising. Its core idea is to treat clones of a single source object as a modular, controllable system rather than as individual meshes.

The Cloner object is the centerpiece. It duplicates a chosen source object in various arrangements, including grid, radial, linear, and along splines, and allows per-clone transformations for scalable complexity. Clones can be animated by global time or by offset, creating synchronized or staggered motion without keyframing each item.

MoGraph uses Effectors to modify clones non-destructively. Typical effectors include Plain Effector for base position, scale, and rotation; Random for variation; Time for speed changes; Step for discrete transitions; and Formula for mathematical control. Effects are applied across the clone group and can be layered and blended for nuanced results.

Fields and falloffs provide granular control over how Effectors influence clones. Fields blend multiple influence sources—noise, images, curves—across space or time, while falloffs define how influence diminishes with distance or progress. This combination supports sophisticated morphing, morphs, and motion graphics behaviors.

MoGraph remains a staple in professional motion graphics workflows due to its procedural nature, fast iteration, and tight integration with Cinema 4D's rendering, dynamics, and scripting. It is delivered as a built-in module rather than a separate plugin, and is widely taught in tutorials and courses related to Cinema 4D.