Check out this tutorial released for free by Jacob Torres of Sketchy Visuals that shows us how to create advanced motion objects animation, giving much more flexibility on objects movements using effects in Cinema 4D.
How to use the Cinema 4D Mograph Effectors to create the boject movements?
Animating is much more than play with the keyframes on the timeline, here some tips on how to use the Cinema 4D Mograph Effectors using Plan effector and Linear Field to control it.
Enjoy it!
Also check this other tutorial about how to create a fluid animation in C4D: /smooth-dynamic-camera-rig-in-cinema-4d/