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Cinema 4D
Professional 3D Animation Software
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Cinema 4D Reviews & Product Details

Cinema 4D Overview
What is Cinema 4D?

Cinema 4D is a platform for 3D modeling, animation, and rendering often used by graphic designers, game developers, as well as motion graphics artists. Top features include polygon modeling, particle effects, character animation, and advanced lighting tools that allow designers to create high-quality 3D content for different industries.

Company Maxon Computer GmbH
Year founded 1986
Company size 201-500 employees
Headquarters Friedrichsdorf, Hesse, Germany
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Cinema 4D Product Details
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Small Business
Mid Market
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Deployment Cloud / SaaS / Web-Based, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows
Training Documentation
Languages English
Cinema 4D Features
3D Sculpting
AR Support
Animation
Automated Rendering
Camera Controls
Collaboration Tools
Customizable Brushes
Import/Export Options
Layer Management
Lighting
Mesh Modeling
Motion Capture
Multi-Viewport
NURBS Modeling
Object Library
PBR Materials
Parametric Modeling
Physics Simulation
Plugin Support
Real-Time Editing
Rendering
Rendering Farm Support
Scene Management
Scripting/Automation
Solid Modeling
Subdivision Surfaces
Surface Modeling
Texture Mapping
UV Unwrapping
VR Support
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131 Cinema 4D Reviews
4.6 out of 5
Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jun 04, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
Edoardo M. avatar
Edoardo M.
Click Through Messiah
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"Amazing software"
What do you like best about Cinema 4D?

The stimulus that the creativity of a person receives is amazing. It's a software that lets you create everything, from 3D texts to very realistic animations. It's easy to use and there are a lot of commands. There's the possibility to create materials, objects, moving cameras and lightings for making your 3D project as realistic as possible.

What do you dislike about Cinema 4D?

The program is very heavy. For making it work greatly there are some PC requirements which are not economically easy to gain.

What problems is Cinema 4D solving and how is that benefiting you?

I've realized a lot of basic 3D animations and I sold them, so I made some money. I learned a lot about the computer creations.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Feb 02, 2019
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Realistic 3D that's worth the effort."
What do you like best about Cinema 4D?

How real your work looks in this software. It truly is amazing.

What do you dislike about Cinema 4D?

It tales awhile to learn this software, but its definitely worth it.

What problems is Cinema 4D solving and how is that benefiting you?

It adds extra to my websites that make them look a lot better.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Dec 31, 2018
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Overall Rating:
5.0
RM
Robert M.
Creative Director
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"Cinema 4D Keeps Pace with 3D Animation Needs"
What do you like best about Cinema 4D?

I'm really loving the new volume modeling, fields, and node-based material creation. Maxon does a great job of updating the software on an annual basis. There's also a robust and healthy community of C4D users who contribute great tutorials and help solve animation problems.

What do you dislike about Cinema 4D?

I guess the UV unwrapping component of the software is my least favorite aspect. It's difficult to achieve the unwrapping that can be accomplished with some third party software. I really wish that Maxon would address this component in near-future upgrades.

What problems is Cinema 4D solving and how is that benefiting you?

The ability to add true 3D graphics to our video production pipeline elevates us over competing companies. We've been able to address some specific video project requests through the use of 3D animations created in Cinema 4D to the great satisfaction of our clients.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jul 10, 2018
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Piero M.
Spanish Interpreter
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"Software that is very user friendly."
What do you like best about Cinema 4D?

The program is very user friendly and has a lot of possibilities within the realm of Motion Graphics. Along with the Cineware feature with After Effects makes it a kick ass asset to have in video motion and visual effects production.

What do you dislike about Cinema 4D?

Maybe enhancing a bit more the sculpting features within the program and enhance the UV mapping process because it mostly do the basics. Content creation for video games tends to be rather difficult to do with Cinema 4D.

What problems is Cinema 4D solving and how is that benefiting you?

It's helping me with all my motion graphics and 3D modeling needs.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Feb 15, 2018
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Love the user interface but some building processes are a bit weak"
What do you like best about Cinema 4D?

I love how easy it is to create 3D animations with high quality textures, it truly lets creativity go free when a software doesn't get in the way of the user.

What do you dislike about Cinema 4D?

I wish there would be a huge library of pre made high quality textures that everyone uses. Not like 5 or 10, I mean hundreds. This would make the app so incredibly better than any other 3D app in my opinion. I'd be able to create a 3D model in a matter of minutes, apply a really good brick texture preset to the wall, a really good wood floor texture to the floors etc...All that without having to spend extra or download lots of textures from random people online.

What problems is Cinema 4D solving and how is that benefiting you?

It allows me to create 3D animations and visuals quickly and efficiently, with a user interface focused on content creation more than 3D design or engineering like SolidWorks or 3DS

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 29, 2018
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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Eduardo Enrique O.
Diseñador Gráfico Senior
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"Cinema 4D, advanced modeling and motion graphics."
What do you like best about Cinema 4D?

Cinema 4d is one of the best and most intuitive 3d modeling and motion graphics software. a robust and mature 3D design and animation software that evolved since the first production. I spent several weeks immersing myself in the software, in conjunction I subscribed to Maxon’s online Cineveristy; followed Maxon’s Twitter feed; and watched lots of free Cinema 4D YouTube videos.

What do you dislike about Cinema 4D?

In fact it is a very complete software, maybe it would improve its library of plugins or available plugins of maxon. Generally I have found that C4D can handle larger scenes, certainly in the viewport. HOWEVER, when comparing C4D's cloners to Modo's replicators: In this instance Modo can handle a MUCH higher number replications.

What problems is Cinema 4D solving and how is that benefiting you?

3D modeling, Archviz, Motion graphics, Packaging. Almost any task that includes 3D whether modeled, vfx, tracking, mograph, the truth is a complete software and I use a lot. Undoubtedly if there is something that I love doing in Cinema 4D is the 3D intros animation.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Dec 29, 2017
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Overall Rating:
5.0
BS
Billy S.
Production Artist
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"Maxon C4D"
What do you like best about Cinema 4D?

The non-destructive workflow. Having the ability to keep objects parametric is vital for what we do. It makes versioning quick and painless. Having access to edit values to alter the look of things is what makes C4D so powerful. The integration and workflow between AE has also been simplified and added to since I started using C4D and it looks like it's just getting better.

What do you dislike about Cinema 4D?

There isn't much to dislike about C4D, but if I had to target one thing I would have to say the UV system needs a lot of work. It's possible to do the things you need to do with the current setup, but it has a clunky workflow and is missing some much needed tools to make editing the UVs easier.

What problems is Cinema 4D solving and how is that benefiting you?

We provide motion graphics for various commercial installs and sporting facilities around the world. We generate ads, video intros, crowd prompts, and a variety of other content for stadiums.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Dec 17, 2017
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Overall Rating:
5.0
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James G.
Creative Content Director
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"An obsession turned profession"
What do you like best about Cinema 4D?

The ease of access to tools, training, and plugins, matched with the user-friendly UI, makes this my software of choice. For users trying to begin a career in 3D design, one of the biggest barriers to entry can be frustration, but with Cinema 4D, it's user interface is so intuitive that a person can get started and create even the most rudimentary of shapes with moderate success. Online training and help are readily available with easy to follow tutorials and techniques. Maxon is very helpful as well, as they hold multiple events around the county that users can meet up at, and engage with other users, trainers, and celebrities of the 3D world.

What do you dislike about Cinema 4D?

More advanced features like xpresso can feel daunting to learn. Other things are minor, but reconciling settings from one machine to another can be annoying. Having a user profile, like that of Adobe, would be helpful.

What problems is Cinema 4D solving and how is that benefiting you?

My business is built upon my use of this software. Without Cinema 4D I would have had to turn to inferior products like 3Ds max or maya. Being about to quickly create assets, render, and delivery is critical. This software allows me to service an area of the video production industry's needs that is still relatively specialized, but thanks to its ease of use and access to training, I was able to provide this service after a short period of learning. Now that I have become an expert in the use of this software, it sets me well above that of my competitors in the video production industry.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Dec 13, 2017
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Great 3D tool especially for motion graphics"
What do you like best about Cinema 4D?

It's the best tool to integrate 3d elements in motion graphics work in After Effects

What do you dislike about Cinema 4D?

keyframing and the timeline could be a bit more intuitive

What problems is Cinema 4D solving and how is that benefiting you?

It's a great generalist tool for all 3d needs

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Nov 29, 2017
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Overall Rating:
5.0
JL
Joel L.
Ux Designer + Web Designer + Frontend Developer (Html5 + Css3) + Flash Animator At Capital Dbg
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"The pefect, faster and intuitive 3D tool"
What do you like best about Cinema 4D?

the powerful native 3D render engine. is very freindly software.

What do you dislike about Cinema 4D?

the software doesn't have shortcuts for changing of views.

What problems is Cinema 4D solving and how is that benefiting you?

Modeling and Rendering Products and objects.