Steep learning curve, but TOTALLY worth it.
January 20, 2023

Steep learning curve, but TOTALLY worth it.

Ryan Lester | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with Cinema 4D

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.

Do you think Cinema 4D delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Cinema 4D's feature set?

Yes

Did Cinema 4D live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Cinema 4D go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Cinema 4D again?

Yes

Photorealistic Rendering (it takes a LONG time to render for print, but it's insanely realistic).
Commercial Production
Graphical Integration into print materials (and digital) We did a lot with brochures and billboards. Hi Res rendering takes hours, but the output set us FAR apart from the run-of-the-mill competition we had.