Audience
Developers and professionals requiring a 3D computer animation, modeling, simulation, and rendering software solution
About Cinema 4D
3D computer animation, modeling, simulation, and rendering software. Cinema 4D Subscription Release 24 (S24) includes functionality to easily browse and obtain models, materials and other assets, and to intuitively place them within the scene. The release also includes key workflow enhancements and a sneak peek at the continued progress on the Scene Nodes and Scene Manager interfaces to the new core. Cinema 4D is a professional 3D modeling, animation, simulation and rendering software solution. Its fast, powerful, flexible and stable toolset make 3D workflows more accessible and efficient for design, motion graphics, VFX, AR/MR/VR, game development and all types of visualization professionals. Cinema 4D produces stunning results, whether working on your own or in a team. Cinema 4D is widely recognized as one of the easiest and most accessible 3D packages to learn and use. To soften that learning curve Maxon offers thousands of tutorials on Cineversity and hundreds of Quick Tips.
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Maxon
Founded: 1986
Germany
www.maxon.net/en/cinema-4d/
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Cinema 4D Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kinds of users and organization types does Cinema 4D work with?
Cinema 4D works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does Cinema 4D support in their product?
Cinema 4D supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does Cinema 4D offer?
Cinema 4D offers support via online.
Q: What other applications or services does Cinema 4D integrate with?
Cinema 4D integrates with: AccuRIG, Adobe Creative Cloud, anima, BodyPaint 3D, CentiLeo, Cerebro, Chaos Corona, Daz 3D, Forger, FurryBall, Houdini, Kraken, Maxwell Render, metropoly, NOX, OctaneRender, PlantFactory, Poliigon, RebusFarm, Redshift, Renderpeople, Adobe Substance 3D Designer, and Adobe Substance 3D Painter and more.
Q: Does Cinema 4D have a mobile app?
Yes, Cinema 4D has a mobile app for iPhone and iPad.
Q: What type of training does Cinema 4D provide?
Cinema 4D provides training in the form of documentation.
Q: Does Cinema 4D offer a free trial?
Yes, Cinema 4D offers a free trial.
Q: How much does Cinema 4D cost?
Pricing for Cinema 4D starts at $16.58 per month.
