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What is Cinema 4D?
Maxon, headquartered in Germany, offers Cinema 4D, an animaton suite for 3D artists, which the vendor states is suitable for beginners and seasoned professionals alike, who can take advantage of Cinema 4D’s wide range of tools and features to achieve…
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What is Cinema 4D?
Maxon, headquartered in Germany, offers Cinema 4D, an animaton suite for 3D artists, which the vendor states is suitable for beginners and seasoned professionals alike, who can take advantage of Cinema 4D’s wide range of tools and features to achieve stunning results for demanding, fast-paced 3D…
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Maxon Cinema 4D | Demo Reel IBC 2020
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Tip - 261: Create variations of Mixamo animations in Cinema 4D
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CINEMA 4D Demo Reel 2011-12
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Maxon Cinema 4D Demo Reel 2013
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Users who have experience with Cinema 4D have provided several recommendations based on their usage. The most common recommendations are as follows:
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Learn from Greyscalegorilla: Users recommend utilizing the resources and tutorials available from Greyscalegorilla for learning how to use Cinema 4D effectively. This platform appears to be highly regarded for its educational content in the field of motion graphics design.
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Explore plugins: Users suggest checking out the various plugins available for Cinema 4D. These plugins can enhance the functionality and capabilities of the software, allowing users to further expand their creative possibilities.
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Seek support from online communities: Users advise seeking support from internet websites and forums dedicated to Cinema 4D. These online communities can provide valuable guidance, troubleshooting assistance, and inspiration for both beginners and experienced users of the software.
Overall, these recommendations highlight the importance of continuous learning, exploring additional tools and resources, and being an active member of the Cinema 4D community to fully leverage its potential in the field of 3D VFX.
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January 20, 2023
Create Dynamic Animation with ease.
Well, I work for broadcast media ( News Channel). I use Cinema 4D for motion Graphics. It's amazing software of you want to create dynamic animation. You can create dynamics with ease, Whereas in other software it takes a lot of time and is very complex. I simply love this software, it's quick and simple the best motion graphic 3D software I have ever used. I have been working as a motion graphic designer for the past 15 years and trust me it's a blessing.
- Dynamic Animation
- Character Animation
- Creating 3D Environment
- Creating 3D objects
- Creating 3D characters
- Rigging
- Fast rendering
- Dynamics
- Array
- Value for money
Well, I go for cinema 4D if I want to create dynamic animation instead of Autodesk 3ds Max as I can easily create that animation compared to Autodesk 3ds Max.
January 20, 2023
Full featured, strong product
I’m we create training videos that sometimes require special effects to make them most impactful. We also use the program to create representations of important processes and equipment that may not be available to film. The tools gives us flexibility with our timing and approach to producing multiple types of training content.
- Strong interface
- Good set of tools and features
- App runs efficiently
- Rendering times
- Strong integration with AE
- Producing quality training content reduces mistakes and improves ebitda for our restaurants
January 20, 2023
Steep learning curve, but TOTALLY worth it.
We used Cinema 4D in local TV commercial spots that NO-ONE else in the competition could compare to. They were using stock graphics, we were killing it with Cinema Animations that were brand related. The difference was insane and the clients kept hiring us at higher rates than anyone else was getting because of it.
- Rendering
- Animation
- Text/Graphical 3d
- Lighting
- Product demo/mockups
- Steep Learning Curve
- Pricey
- Able to get ideas on page fast
- Quality Lighting
- Smooth animation
- Render quality at higher resolutions
- Positive ROI - no one else in the area was using anything remotely close to what it was capable of...so they always chose us
- Negative - It was crazy expensive each year
Great integration with After Effects made editing seamless and quick. It was a steep learning curve but not as tough as others in the market. Coupled with the AE integration, it was the tool that made the most sense.
As a side note, I used Cinema a lot for artwork (non-work) that I'd create. I is the most fun (and beautiful) program I've ever used.
As a side note, I used Cinema a lot for artwork (non-work) that I'd create. I is the most fun (and beautiful) program I've ever used.
November 11, 2021
Powerhouse at a price
Cinema 4D has been used in for graphic design and animation, though an atypical use, it still worked well for our needs. After you know the interface, Cinema 4D has a great platform that enables us to quickly create a quality end product but still has the power and flexibility to create world class work.
- Seemingly endless selection of tools
- clear and powerful manipulation tools
- effect use of hotkeys for navigating the 3D space
- Render windows could be better organized and clear (mostly for new users)
- Implementing quick lighting templates
- Possibly using a "real world" unit of measure
- Powerful Export options
- Quick modeling tools
- Integration with AfterEffects
- Flexibility of styling and modeling
- quality light and texture rendering
- quick modeling tools saves time
I've found other modeling programs to be cumbersome and difficult to wrap your head around at first. While Cinema 4D isn't an "install and run" kind of program, it does lend itself to being easily learned without the expense of being limited or beginner focused. The integration with After Effects is also a big selling point.
November 12, 2020
It's like breathing... after a while you don't even think about it
C4D is used for 3D product video animations, marketing renders, and virtual reality asset creation and optimization. It seamlessly ingests engineering files and allows for far more complexity than 2D-only videos. With plugins like X-Particles, we can simulate air and waterflow, a core function of many of our data center products.
- Stability.
- Ease of use.
- Compatibility with plugins and render engines.
- Weak UV mapping interface.
- Redshift integration is not 100% seamless yet.
- Weight-mapping is a nightmare.
- Virtual Reality efforts are a huge hit at events and among investors and customers.
- 3D Animation projects have been halved as far as time spent vs. previous preferred package (3DS Max).
C4D is more responsive with an interface that works better for me. It is just as widely supported by render farms and plugins, so it edges out primarily on usability and speed. New users will not find 3DS Max intuitive, although I'm sure seasoned users find it very natural.