Older scenes saved in Redshift 3.0.45 (2021) can be opened in 3.5.24, but materials may require a one-click “Update Shaders” via the Redshift menu. Backwards compatibility is good, but not perfect.
If you are determined to run C4D 2024.2 with RS 3.5.24, here is the procedure most pros would follow (though NOT recommended for critical projects):
Alternative (and smarter) approach: Use Cinema 4D R25 or R26 with RS 3.5.24 for 100% stability, then import scenes into C4D 2024.2 for non-rendering tasks (like MoGraph or simulation) before exporting back to R25 for final render. maxon cinema 4d studio 20242 redshift 3524 2021
Maxon’s desktop app does not list “2024.2” as a separate line—it updates automatically. To get this specific combination:
Cause: Color management changed. In 2021, Redshift used sRGB by default. In 3.5.24, it uses ACEScg. To revert: Render Settings > Redshift > Color Management > Set to “Legacy sRGB.” Older scenes saved in Redshift 3
Cinema 4D 2024.2 arrived as a “dot release” focusing heavily on bug fixes. Key improvements include:
The combination of Cinema 4D and Redshift is used across various sectors: If you are determined to run C4D 2024
Fix: Delete the Redshift folder inside your C4D preferences directory (usually AppData/Roaming/Maxon for Windows). Restart C4D – corrupt shader cache is the culprit.