Why you can't save the render file location in Cinema 4D Lite

Cinema 4D Lite does not allow you to save the render file location. This is a limitation of the Lite version. To save your render file, you need to export it to After Effects using Cineware.

How to render your Cinema 4D Lite file in After Effects

1. Open your Cinema 4D Lite file in After Effects.
2. Right-click the Cinema 4D file in the Project panel and select New Comp from Selection.
3. In the CINEWARE panel, change the Renderer to Standard (Final).
4. Render your composition.

How to save your render file from After Effects

1. Go to File > Export > Add to Render Queue.
2. In the Render Queue panel, click the Output Module tab.
3. Select the format you want to export your render file as (e.g., PNG, JPEG, TIFF, or MP4).
4. Click the Browse button and select the location where you want to save your render file.
5. Click the Render button.

Troubleshooting tips

• If you are getting the "There is no File name specified for the rendering image" message, make sure that you have selected a valid output module in the Render Queue panel.
• Also, make sure that you have specified a valid location for the render file.
• If you are still having problems, try restarting After Effects.

Additional notes

• You can also use Cineware to export your render file to other Adobe applications, such as Photoshop and Premiere Pro.
• If you need to render a large number of frames, you can use the Batch Render feature in After Effects.
• For more information on rendering in After Effects, please see the Adobe After Effects documentation.

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Here is a method to save from lite, assuming its a creative cloud subscription..

https://www.3dfordesigners.com/blog/how-to-export-images-and-video-from-cinema-4d-lite-guide

I created in C4D Lite and Rendered in After Effects CC. But when I rendered, the MoGraph rendered with the GuideLines. How do I render without Guidelines?