Cloth Tearing with Cloth Tag & Vertex Map (Cinema 4D)

Today, we’re exploring a dynamic technique that adds drama and realism to your 3D work!

Cloth tearing refers to the effect of fabric ripping apart under force. This is a detail you’ve probably noticed in films, commercials, or game cinematics. It’s a powerful way to bring tension and natural movement into an animation, making your scenes feel more alive.

In this tutorial, we’ll simulate cloth tearing inside Cinema 4D using the Cloth Tag combined with a Vertex Map. This setup gives you precise control over where and how the fabric breaks, making it flexible for both creative experiments and production-level VFX shots.

Now it’s time to dive in and see how cloth tearing works in Cinema 4D!