This article provides a step-by-step guide on using Collaboration features from Chaos Cloud in Corona for Cinema 4D. With the Collaboration features from Chaos Cloud, you can easily share drafts and final renders with customers and team members. The Collaboration tools from Chaos Cloud also support mark-up discussions, version control, and more, allowing for efficient and seamless project coordination in real-time. Please note that Collaboration features from Chaos Cloud are supported starting from Corona 12 Update 1.
Setting up the Collaboration feature from Chaos Cloud
Starting with Corona 12 Update 1, the Collab tab is now available, offering enhanced collaboration features for users:
Once you open the Collab Tab, the first thing you’ll encounter is a spinning icon with the message "Loading... please wait." This indicates that the system is initializing and syncing your project data, ensuring that all relevant files and resources are up to date.
This loading process may take a few moments depending on the size of the project or the network connection, after which the full functionality of the Collab tab becomes available for seamless collaboration:
Uploading an image to the Chaos Cloud
If you are using the Collaboration features from Chaos Cloud for the first time, you will need to create the first project. This process involves setting up a new project folder where you can upload, organize, and share your files.
| 1. Click on "Create new project": | 2. Provide the name of the project: | 3. Upload the image to the created folder: | 4. Open the project in the browser: |
Managing Collaboration projects in Chaos Cloud
The Collaboration features from Chaos Cloud enable teams to manage files, track project versions, and handle permissions effectively. It allows for creating folders, uploading new file versions, embedding project links, and collecting feedback via comments and visual annotations. The platform's permission options allow for flexible collaboration roles for the viewer, editor, and owner. For more details, visit the Chaos Cloud Workflow Options documentation page.
Creating Virtual Tour
The Collaboration features from Chaos Cloud allow users to create interactive 360° virtual tours. It saves a series of panoramic images based on camera views within the scene and stitches them together into a cohesive, immersive tour. This tour enables viewers to navigate through different areas as if they were physically present, enhancing project presentations and client reviews by offering a realistic, engaging experience directly from the cloud.
To learn more about creating virtual tours on Chaos Cloud, please check the Chaos Cloud Virtual Tours documentation page.