Maxon Cinema 4D, experiences? at DVinfo.net

Lars Siden · May 6th, 2003, 02:51 AM

Hi guys & gals ;-)

Just stumbled over a demo of the above piece of software and was clearly impressed! Anyone here who works with Cinema 4D?

I'm not really a 3D guy... I know what I want, and I need a powerful but yet relatively simple tool to get me there. I have used Caligari Truespace earlier, but I'm not totally pleased with it. Tested a demo of 3D Studio Max - but it felt just too complicated - maybe cinema 4d is "in between" the two?

http://www.maxoncomputer.com/

They do have a nice studio bundle that looks attractive.

Any comments?

// Lazze

Rob Lohman · May 6th, 2003, 09:09 AM

I've heard of it and know a lot of people use it. If it works for you
then by all means use it! As long as it floats your boat and gets
the work done is all that matters.

Stuart Kupinsky · May 6th, 2003, 07:57 PM

I think it's one of the most underrated 3D programs out there. I've used it for a couple of years on and off, and it is terrific. I can't say enough good things about it. Great particle engine, FAST FAST renderer, just great.

Robert Knecht Schmidt · May 6th, 2003, 09:36 PM

I'd never heard of it before. Does the newest release offer global illumination rendering?

Stuart Kupinsky · May 7th, 2003, 03:44 AM

I'm always surprised at how unknown it is. Great radiosity and ray tracing capabilities. Go to the web site and check it out Robert.

ChrisPayne · May 8th, 2003, 08:26 AM

I've only tried a very old version of it - but I was very impressed. If I had the money I've upgrade to the latest version. I find it very easy to use, and you can produce excellent results with it.

May 6th, 2003, 02:51 AM	#1
Lars Siden Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sweden, Stockholm Posts: 469	Maxon Cinema 4D, experiences? Hi guys & gals ;-) Just stumbled over a demo of the above piece of software and was clearly impressed! Anyone here who works with Cinema 4D? I'm not really a 3D guy... I know what I want, and I need a powerful but yet relatively simple tool to get me there. I have used Caligari Truespace earlier, but I'm not totally pleased with it. Tested a demo of 3D Studio Max - but it felt just too complicated - maybe cinema 4d is "in between" the two? http://www.maxoncomputer.com/ They do have a nice studio bundle that looks attractive. Any comments? // Lazze __________________ Sony HDR-CX130,Canon 5DMKII,i7 930@4.0, 12gb memory, 3x SSD + 2x1Tb(stripe), Geforce 480, Dual 24", Win 7 x64

May 6th, 2003, 09:09 AM	#2
Rob Lohman RED Code Chef Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Holland Posts: 12,514	I've heard of it and know a lot of people use it. If it works for you then by all means use it! As long as it floats your boat and gets the work done is all that matters. __________________ Rob Lohman, visuar@iname.com DV Info Wrangler & RED Code Chef Join the DV Challenge \| Lady X Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Buy from the best: DVinfo.net sponsors

May 6th, 2003, 07:57 PM	#3
Stuart Kupinsky Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 82	I think it's one of the most underrated 3D programs out there. I've used it for a couple of years on and off, and it is terrific. I can't say enough good things about it. Great particle engine, FAST FAST renderer, just great. __________________ DVX100A/AT4071a/Vegas/After Effects Dual 2GHz Xeon PC

May 6th, 2003, 09:36 PM	#4
Robert Knecht Schmidt Wrangler Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 1,933	I'd never heard of it before. Does the newest release offer global illumination rendering? __________________ All the best, Robert K S Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| The best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

May 7th, 2003, 03:44 AM	#5
Stuart Kupinsky Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 82	I'm always surprised at how unknown it is. Great radiosity and ray tracing capabilities. Go to the web site and check it out Robert. __________________ DVX100A/AT4071a/Vegas/After Effects Dual 2GHz Xeon PC

May 8th, 2003, 08:26 AM	#6
ChrisPayne Tourist Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Cheshire, UK Posts: 2	I've only tried a very old version of it - but I was very impressed. If I had the money I've upgrade to the latest version. I find it very easy to use, and you can produce excellent results with it.