![]() I found it hard to drill down to the proper location in the manual for various functions. While the individual manuals for each separate module are adequate, and the tutorial manual gives an excellent jump-start into the program, the reference manual was difficult to read because the type is very small and the index seemed incomplete. The reference manual is about the only area where I wished for something better. I’ve used it for 4 months (with OS 10.2 and OS 10.2.4) and it has never crashed. ![]() What about dependability? Cinema 4D is rock solid. Things just seem to be where you want them when you need them. The layout is customizable to specific tasks and custom layouts can be saved and used at a later time for similar projects. The nice thing is that you are not working in a separate application or a new file but simply calling up a new set of tools to use and maximizing screen space. When your model is complete and you want to animate it, switch to the animation layout and the interface changes to include the timeline and function curves. Want to model a plane? Use the modeling layout with all the modeling and texture tools. Cinema 4D recognizes that different tool sets are used for modeling and animation and provides multiple layouts at the touch of a button. Another time saver is the ability to create custom interfaces. Virtually all of the settings of an object can be adjusted without opening a new window. One of the many new features in Release 8 that is the attributes manager. Like PhotoShop, this is a program that gives you a wealth of capabilities on the surface, but underneath the hood of the simple interface is a full-blown, high octane, turbocharged monster just waiting for you to learn how to use it. It is a very powerful program but there is always more to learn. That is what I consider to be the Cinema 4D’s strongest feature. Cinema 4D is a feature laden program capable of advanced rendering and animation tasks yet it’s interface is simple enough for a beginner to jump in and start producing results quickly. The interface is clean, understandable and intuitive. The Cinema 4D R8 XL Bundle includes these modules:įrom the moment I installed the software it was love at first sight. Net Render ($295 US for 3 clients / $395 for 10 clients / $495 unlimited clients) It works with the normal Cinema 4D particle system and Thinking Particles.īodyPaint 3D ($595 US) (available as a stand alone module or with the Studio Bundle)ĭynamics ($495 US) (available as a stand alone module or with the Studio Bundle)įriction, gravity, collisions, springs, and wind. Volumetric shaders for particle systems (think smoke and fire). Not for the feint of heart but with practice you can create amazing particle effects. Particle animation system and new XPresso node editor. Version 8.1 includes support of HDRI images.Īdvanced tools for animation including Pose Mixer, which allows slider control between predefined poses. Includes radiosity, caustics, enhanced depth of field, enhanced glow, highlight filter and multi-pass rendering to Adobe After Effects. Maxon is on the ball with frequent upgrades, free demo versions, tutorials, texture resources and support. While you are there, enjoy what I consider to be perhaps the best feature of Cinema 4D, the Maxon website itself. I suggest visiting the Maxon website for current prices. Prices stated are as of the time of this writing. For those in need of all the horsepower they can get their hands on right from the start, Maxon also markets the software in two bundles C4D XL ($1695 US), and the Cinema 4D Studio Bundle ($2495 US), both at a cost less than the sum of all the modules purchased independently. This allows new users to purchase only the features that are needed as well as providing room for growth as abilities and or requirements expand. With the introduction of Cinema 4D Release 8 the makers of the software, Maxon, have begun offering it as a base program ($595 US) with a series of modules that can be purchased separately. Yet even as the big boys are using it because of its rock solid stability, ease of use, and lightning fast rendering engine, 3d modeling and animation hobbyists can also have a program that delivers a powerful set of tools at realistic prices. ![]() Cinema 4D software has been used in such recent films as Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, and DareDevil and by such large filmmakers as Industrial Light and Magic. And with Release 8, you’ll find that even Hollywood is falling in love with it. Where do I begin to tell the story of how great a 3D application can be? With Cinema 4D XL, that’s where! This bundle of 3D modeling and animation software is packed with more features than your local Blockbuster.
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