Ditch the Redshift RenderView And Try This Instead
Learn how to maximize your Redshift workflow in Cinema 4D by using a full-screen IPR window. Discover layout tips, denoising tricks, and rendering settings to help you see your materials and lighting more accurately using Greyscalegorilla tools.
Get sharper feedback and a smoother workflow, without all the extra panels.
If you're still juggling tiny IPR windows and cluttered layouts during look dev, you're making things harder than they need to be.
Nick’s been testing a new setup that turns the Redshift IPR into a full-screen render window and the difference is immediate. Faster feedback, cleaner layout, and way fewer clicks. And when you’re working with high-res materials from Studio, every bit of screen space counts.
Let’s walk through how this works and why it’s become one of our go-to tricks.
What’s Slowing You Down?
Redshift is fast. But the default layout in Cinema 4D? Not so much.
You’ve got a tiny IPR window crammed in a corner, extra UI panels you don’t need, and a bunch of mouse movement just to preview a material at full resolution. When you’re trying to dial in lighting or evaluate shadows on a new concrete texture, that setup gets old fast.
The Setup: Go Full-Screen with Redshift IPR
It only takes a few tweaks to turn your viewport into a powerful full-screen render space. Here’s how Nick does it:
- Undock the IPR: Get rid of the separate IPR window.
- Launch from Redshift Menu: Start the IPR directly in the viewport.
- Use a Clean Layout: A custom "Redshift Clean" layout clears away distractions.
- Shortcut It: Hit Control + Tab while hovering over the viewport. Boom. Full screen IPR.
This setup effectively turns your viewport into a full-screen render. It’s the quickest way to preview materials at full res and actually see what your lighting is doing.
Smart Tools That Make It Better
Pair this layout with a few scripts and it gets even better:
- Greyscalegorilla Camera Scripts: Use the Focal Point Null to keep focus locked while moving the camera. Helpful for depth of field and any scene with tight compositions.
- Workflow Scripts: Toggle black bars, safe frames, and crops for different aspect ratios. Great for social, square, or vertical renders.
All of this lives inside Greyscalegorilla Studio or the HUB, depending on how you like to work.
Speed It Up Even More
The full-screen IPR becomes even more powerful with a few smart setting adjustments. Some quick settings that make this even faster:
- Under Sampling: Drop it to 2 in Redshift Options to stay responsive.
- Viewport Resolution Scale: Set it to 100% when you want detail. Drop it lower if you’re iterating fast.
- Denoising: Use OptiX (NVIDIA) or OIDN (Mac) for cleaner feedback in real time.
These tweaks mean your IPR isn’t just big, it’s actually usable in real-time, even on heavier scenes.
One-Click Asset Swaps with Studio
Here’s the real trick: while your full-screen IPR is running, you can drag materials straight from Greyscalegorilla Studio.
Searching for “wood” or “glass” brings up options instantly. Drop them on your object and see results right away. No reloading or guessing.
Studio makes this workflow possible. One-click materials. Live previews. Immediate feedback.
Try It Yourself
Want to see how this actually works? Plus members can download the scene file straight from your dashboard. It’s set up with the full-screen layout and ready to test with your own assets.
This is one of those small changes that makes a big difference. It’s a smoother, smarter way to look dev in Cinema 4D with Redshift, and it’s made even better with Greyscalegorilla Studio.