Cinema 4D

Vorteile

Cinema 4D is user-friendly. mong all the 3D modeling tools that I've tried out, it's one of the few simple software to use. It has a well-designed and intuitive user interface, that makes it relatively easy to learn and adapt to even for beginners.In addition to it, Cinema 4D is also very stable and reliable in terms of performance.- It offers quite a wide range of tools for 3D modeling, animation, rendering, motion graphics, and visual effects, making it the perfect software for realizing creative designs.- Another astonishing feature in Cinema 4D that I find to be completely missing in other tools is its "MoGraph capabilities". This is a tool present in Ciema 4D that provides other powerful motion graphics tools essential for creating advanced and complex animations with dynamic visual effects.- Another aspect is that it also integrates with After Effects making workflow great as collaboration is easy.

Nachteile

- Cinema 4D is not for everyone, the software comes at a price that can be too high for users with a small budget. I work with it when it's necessary but it's not always.- It offers limited sculpting capabilities, there are designs you can't bring to life because the tool is somewhat limited and that's where Maya breaks the bonds and to achieve this, you need to use third-party tools with larger and less-limited functionalities. It can be very stressful and could potentially waste some money as you'll need to pay a license for the third-party tools as well.

Vorteile

- End results are jaw-dropping.
- Additions third-party packs can be purchased to facilitate the work.
- Pricing options (Monthly and Yearly) and student pricing also available for those who want to learn.

Nachteile

- Quality has a price so Cinema 4D comes with a hefty price tag, individuals might find it expensive but for creative agencies the price is more than affordable.
- Some alternatives are free (ahem Blender).
- Access to a render farm is highly recommended to export Cinema 4D work.

Vorteile

What I like the most is the dynamic simulation functionality, which includes built-in modules to simulate physical phenomena such as collisions, fluids, fabrics, etc. I also appreciate the rendering capability to create realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections.

Nachteile

What I don't like is the fact that it is integrated with other software. While it does facilitate and diversify the creative process, I believe it should have stayed within its own ecosystem.

Vorteile

Cinema 4D is a very powerful animator, modeler and renderer. It offers a large library of templates, models and pre-made animations that can just be dropped onto a rig. It has a simple to understand UI.

Nachteile

The price is it's biggest con as it is rather expensive making it a bad choice for budget creators.

Vorteile

I like the motion graphics in this software because it is very flexible it makes me modify my models in any way that i like.

Nachteile

I hated the fact that when starting out to use this software it doesn't look to be user friendly and that it has a lot of tools for everything.

Vorteile

Overall Cinema 4D is great software for 3D modelling and rendering. The user interface is simple and clean so we can focus on modelling the 3D instead of focusing on the UI.

Nachteile

Cinema 4D still lacks features if we compare it with other similar software. It's not free software as well, so we have to pay to use it.

Vorteile

It's rewarding to use and has evolved a lot over the years and is now packed with a lot of nice and usefull features.

Nachteile

I think the new UI design is harder to distinguish. Icons are now too similar in style and color and not so intuitively marked as active/inactive etc.

Vorteile

Easy to use tools.
Pretty decent rendering
Very good for beginners

Nachteile

Tools are limited compared to blended and after effects

Vorteile

Can do incredible things if you put the effort on learning how to use it, never crashed the program on my PC.

Nachteile

A little expensive, if you usually work with another 3D programs maybe you will find yourself lost in the UI or the controls, can be heavy to run if you have a bad PC.

Vorteile

Using the Octane renderer is pretty smooth in Cinema 4D. We here at Creative Alliance adore the renders we were able to achieve which clearly differentiated it from Bender renders and it was much better.

Nachteile

The obvious con about Cinema 4D is its pricing but we understand why it is a paid software because it packs a lot of features some free softwares do not provide.

Vorteile

Cinema 4D possède des outils puissants tels que le MoGraph pour créer facilement des animations complexes et de faire des rendus de haute qualité grâce à ses moteurs de rendu performants. Cinema 4D a aussi la capacité de s'intégrer avec d'autres logiciels comme Adobe After Effects.

Nachteile

Par rapport à d'autres logiciels 3D, le C4D a moins de fonctionnalités avancées. Le coût de la version Studio est relativement cher.

Vorteile

On peut faire plus facilement et rapidement des scènes 3D que Blender car plus intuitifs et les ressources sont disponibles dans le logiciel

Nachteile

La communauté de C4D est moins présente sur le web versus celle de Blender. Les tutos sont plus anciens (ancienne version du logiciel)

Vorteile

si estas buscando un programa para hacer efectos y animaciones esta bastante bien tambien es un programamde modelado 3d

Nachteile

puedes hacer muchas cosas con este programam si no has usado ningun programam de 3d te costara mucho trabajo comenzar a utilizarlo

Vorteile

Cinema 4D offre une interface intuitive et conviviale, ce qui en fait un choix populaire pour les artistes et les designers 3D. Il dispose d'un large éventail d'outils de modélisation, d'animation et de rendu, permettant la création d'images et d'animations de haute qualité.

Nachteile

Le principal inconvénient de Cinema 4D réside dans son prix, qui peut être relativement élevé par rapport à certains autres logiciels de modélisation 3D

Vorteile

a great animation tool for 3d rendering and 3D particle simulation

Nachteile

interface design needs to be improved in terms of button color and window animation

Vorteile

Cinema 4D is a very complete and versatile 3D animation software that offers many outstanding features, but among the best it has are:Friendly interface: Cinema 4D has an intuitive and easy-to-use user interface that makes the 3D animation process more accessible to users, regardless of their level of experience.Wide range of tools: Cinema 4D has a wide variety of tools and functions, including modeling, animation, rendering, visual effects and physical dynamics.Flexibility: Cinema 4D integrates easily with other programs and file formats, making it ideal for collaborative work with other artists and designers.High Rendering Quality: Cinema 4D offers exceptional rendering quality, allowing you to create high-quality, realistic 3D graphics and animations.Large User Community: Cinema 4D has a large community of users online who share tutorials, resources, and plugins to help users get the most out of the software.Cinema 4D is a very complete and versatile 3D animation software that offers many outstanding features, but among the best it has are:Friendly interface: Cinema 4D has an intuitive and easy-to-use user interface that makes the 3D animation process more accessible to users, regardless of their level of experience.Wide range of tools: Cinema 4D has a wide variety of tools and functions, including modeling, animation, rendering, visual effects and physical dynamics.

Nachteile

Although Cinema 4D is a very complete and popular 3D animation software, there are some disadvantages that could be mentioned:Price: Compared to other 3D animation software, Cinema 4D can be quite expensive. Professional licenses can be quite expensive, making it less accessible for beginners and independent artists with limited budgets.Limitations in some areas: Although Cinema 4D is a very complete software, some areas such as character animation and fluid simulations can be limited compared to other specialized programs in these areas.Limited customization: User interface and workflow customization in Cinema 4D can be limited compared to other programs, which can be a disadvantage for some advanced users who prefer more control over their work environment.Learning Curve: Cinema 4D has a relatively steep learning curve, especially for those who are new to 3D animation. It can take time and effort to learn how to use all the tools and features available in the software.

Vorteile

The ability to use various render engines for my graphic design needs.

Nachteile

It is relatively costly compared to other rendering software, but it's ease of use and access to plugins makes it worth it.

Vorteile

Cinema 4D si dimostra uno dei software per produzione 3D tra i migliori in circolazione. Ogni anno le novità sono molte e le migliorie non mancano mai. Il supporto agli utenti è uno dei punti di forza del prodotto. L'interfaccia di lavoro è utile in ogni suo aspetto, anche se un po' macchinosa per chi è alle prime armi.

Nachteile

Qualche crash del sistema in diverse occasioni, specialmente quando si renderizzano scene più pesanti e difficoltose per il pc. L'interfaccia di lavoro potrebbe essere migliorata e resa più fruibile anche da chi non ha dimestichezza con programmi 3D.

Vorteile

Uno dei vantaggi di questo software è la semplicità. Si riesce ad arrivare al punto di cosa bisogna realizzare

Nachteile

Quando si inizia il rendering, ogni tanto si blocca e bisogna riavviare il programma e ricominciare il rendering... Molto noioso e snervante quanto passano ore di rendering

Vorteile

I have been using Maxon Cinema 4D for creating 3D models and have found many benefits to using this software. First, it is easy to learn and use with its intuitive and well-organized user interface. Second, it offers a wide variety of modeling, animation and rendering tools that allow you to create detailed and realistic 3D scenes. The physical simulation and rigid body dynamics tools are also very useful for adding realistic motion and interaction to my models. Finally, the software can be extended with plugins to add even more functionality and flexibility to my workflow.

Nachteile

The high cost of Maxon Cinema 4D software may be a barrier for me, especially as a beginner in 3D modeling. The modeling tools may not be as advanced as other 3D software I have used, which can be a drawback when creating complex models. Finally, I may find the user interface and navigation of the software a bit complex at first due to the large number of features available.

Vorteile

Mi piace molto le sue varie funzionalità, ha diverse interfacce grafiche in base a quello che si sta facendo, io uso principalmente Base, Animate, Sculpt e UV Paint. Davvero interessante l'utilizzo delle texture, librerie davvero importanti che sono modificabili direttamente dal programma senza l'uso di altri supporti.

Nachteile

Sarebbe molto carino avere un'interfaccia per il disegno 2D vettoriale di preparazione al 3D. Sarebbe molto comodo

Vorteile

Con la recente acquisizione di Redshift (e di Red Giant), Cinema 4D è diventato il vero e proprio standard di produzione 3D, con una potenza ed un realismo davvero di grande impatto. Le funzionalità che integra (Mograph, Dynamics, etc.) si arricchiscono di anno in anno rendendo le possibilità di animazione, rendering e simulazione davvero infinite.

Nachteile

Spesso può capitare qualche crash del software. Questo forse è dovuto a qualche versione meno stabile, e potrebbe causare perdite di dati. L'importante, come in qualsiasi lavoro informatico, è sempre salvare i progetti con cadenza di 5 minuti.

Vorteile

professionals in the film, television, and video game industries. It allows users to create 3D graphics, animations, and visual effects for a variety of different media types, including films, commercials, and video games.

Nachteile

I like the new update in this software I really liked the new cinema 4d pyro ,which replaces paid software like FD Turbulence

Vorteile

Ottimo software per la creazione di video, anche a livello professionale. Il programma presenta un interfaccia utente piuttosto ben fatta, anche se non molto intuitiva, richiede sicuramente del tempo per poter capire al meglio tutte le funzioni e i tool disponibili. Possiede inoltre numerosissimi template e transizioni da poter aggiungere ai propri video.

Nachteile

Interfaccia sicuramente migliorabile, ad oggi infatti risulta un po’ “vecchia” e macchinosa

Vorteile

- Easy to learn. I have been with 3DS Max and Maya and all other 3D software, Cinema 4D made learning easier. Yes, it's easy to learn and the interface are very intuitive.- Integrations. One of the best thing Cinema 4D comes with is it's integration and compatibility with Adobe Products like Illustrator, Photoshop and After Effects for video editor. Now, Imagine the leverage this will give you.- Faster rendering using third-party integration rendering software such as RedShift and Vray.- Generous learning hubs and tutorials are all around the corner, both free and paid.

Nachteile

- The Price. I cringe with the price. Definitely, not for solo users with little budget. Not for student either. You might be better off, using a computer from your computer lab before you can use this software. It's too pricey. Though, it offers educational version, but I'm not sure if you can maximize on that one.- Steep Learning Curve. Off course, we can compromise on this one. Not single 3D Software is easy-breezy to learn. But Cinema 4D is by far the easiest I've got.- Bugs and glitches. There are times where it hangs and get's stuck and now you have to restart after waiting for a couple of hours of rendering. Happens to me ones on a blue moon though.

Vorteile

Lo que más me ha gustado es la opción que brinda en renderizado en tiempo real con un motor menos exigente comparado con vray de Maya.

Nachteile

Lo que menos me gustó después de haber trabajado con Maya 3D es que no es su especialidad crear películas y largometrajes aunque en algo más corto es bastante bueno.

Vorteile

The future is yours. Cinema 4D is the perfect 3D software for you. No matter how inexperienced you are, it will help you take your creativity to new heights. It has several tools to help you work more efficiently and make beautiful images. Cinema 4D is easier to use than other 3D software, and you can use it for not only animation but also graphic design and motion graphics. Mograph with cloner is great to replicate your work at a fast speed so you don't have to waste any time.

Nachteile

It can be a little pricey, but worth the price. It's very tedious to be use and has a complicated interface. It's not compatible with every computer. But if you have the budget for it, I'd say go for it.

Vorteile

When you want to create a 3D motion graphics animation scene, your best tool is definitely Cinema 4D. The software has already built in motion graphics samples that you can use and apply in your scenes. The default animation is already smooth when you first create, and you can easily adjust and enhance your animation using the f-curve. The animation creation process is very simple and straight forward thanks to its user friendly interface.

Nachteile

The default render engine in Cinema 4D is not bad, but you won't get the high quality results easily and sometimes you can't even reach the result you want. I had to install a render engine that could do the job.

Vorteile

Cinema 4D offers an extensive collection of 3D models and animation presets, that allow users to quickly and easily produce high-quality animated videos. With its MoGraph toolset, it is much faster to control, layer, and link effects to each other. It features advanced UV mapping, placement tools, scene manager, and Redshift rendering which makes it an industry-leading 3D software.

Nachteile

The price is a bit too expensive for beginners. Not suitable for developing interactive animations.

Vorteile

Interface utilisateur intuitive, des outils de modélisation 3D qui m'ont permis de créer des formes et des structures en 3D de manière rapide et facile. Cinema 4D dispose d'une communauté active et de nombreux tutoriels et ressources en ligne.

Nachteile

L'apprentissage initial du logiciel prend un peu de temps quand on est débutant en 3D.

Vorteile

3D is hard to learn, if you want to make your life easier you should be good at math, otherwise you're going to struggle a little bit. Saying that, Cinema 4D does make it easier, is the easiest to learn than other 3d modeling programs we've tried.

Nachteile

So far nothing, I really like they add a lite version for those who use after effects, that brought me here.

Vorteile

1)Beginner-Friendly: Cinema 4D is known for being the friendliest 3D software with an easy learning curve.
2)Powerful Features:
(i)Modelling -> Types of modelling modes: polygon, parametric, sculpting and volume modelling. You get different methods of creating models and you can choose any according to your preference.
(ii)Texturing ->You can choose materials and shaders, from node-based to 3D printing.
(iii)Lighting -> With so many options and an amazing render engine, you can create super-realistic renders.
(iv)Animation->Can be used for creating a 2D cartoon styled render, motion graphics, and realistic animations.
3)Highly Active community for tips and tutorials.
4)Cinema 4D also offers an object library, with free 3D files.
5)Supports integration with Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator and CAD applications.
5)Highly appreciated in the Industry.

Nachteile

1)It's costly.
2)Cannot be used for game creation like Blender.
3)Limited tools compared to other software.

Vorteile

The rendering speeds are amazing thanks to the red shift render engine and it's great for beginners

Nachteile

It's easy to overload your computer causing crashes especially if your ram and video card is inferior

Vorteile

Cinema 4D is much user friendly than some of the other 3D software on the market. The software comes with many presets to enable your work to flow more efficiently. It is not only great for animation but also graphic design and motion graphics. Mograph with cloner allows you to replicate models at a fast speed saving you precious time.

Nachteile

Cinema 4D is around $1000 which is expensive but if you are a student or teacher you may obtain the education version. Also Cinema 4D lite comes with Adobe After Effects. Cinema 4D may also be purchased from Maxon by monthly subscription for $95 or their bundle with z-brush for $150.

Vorteile

I am motion graphic designer, I find this software very fast easy for dynamic animation. You can make complex dynamics in few clicks and modify them easily. Rendering is also good and the best part is that you can export whole scene for composting.

Nachteile

well sometime I find little issues with its camera but its good so far.

Vorteile

The idea that I can produce almost any scene with the program makes me happy. The positive side of the program is that it makes up for its deficiencies with plug-ins with the opportunities it provides.

Nachteile

I'm using a plugin for rendering. Its rendering engine is slow.

Vorteile

Es realmente perfecto, sus texturas, plugins, fácil uso y calidad lo hace impresionante.
Es muy robusto y puedes lograr prácticamente cualquier entorno 3d de iluminación, textura, render.

Nachteile

Necesitas mucha capacitación para llegar a dominar sus funciones en totalidad.

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Vorteile

From modeling to texturing in simple touches,
you can do everything you want,

Nachteile

Price, i think it's a little high for a starter, but it's still one of the best 3D modeling softwares,

Vorteile

è stato il primo software 3d che ho imparato a utilizzare e ancora oggi lo valuto uno tra i più completi. L'interfaccia è particolarmente user-friendly.

Nachteile

Ho avuto parecchi inconvenienti a importare file da programmi CAD.

Vorteile

Cinema 4D offers a rich feature-set and wide options in all stages of production, the integrated renderer is great to use and compared to other products fast in rendering.

Nachteile

You really need a lot of practise and knowledge to use such advanced software, even I still have to search sometimes for the right tool after using Cinema 4D for 3+ years.

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Vorteile

Love the render quality and how smooth the materials look, easy to work with the modeling and texturing tool helps us to get fast results.

Nachteile

Is hard to get information about animation or how to animate with the software is not very friendly on how to do it and is hard to figure it out.

Vorteile

The best of Cinema 4D are: A lot of presets and and models and nice integrated rendering.

Nachteile

The worst of Cinema 4D: The price for beginners.

Vorteile

cinema 4d is easy and powerful software, even if you don't have a lot of experience you can do cool things. there are several ways of modeling. the rendering engine is very good and gives you very beautiful images

Nachteile

the software contains some bugs which deserve to be fixed as for modeling polygons. Crash during very heavy tasks, it may be due to my configuration

Vorteile

What makes Cinema 4D stand out among other popular suites like Maya and 3DSMax is its intuitive user-interface and motion graphics tools (Mograph) which makes it possible to set up complex scenes with relative ease. The built-in rendering engine is also surprisingly powerful.

Nachteile

Pricing structure has changed multiple times over the years. Currently no pricing options suitable for small businesses, hobbyists, or students not attending an affiliated school.

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Vorteile

- I have used the cinema 4D for rendering the mp4 videos of the 3D objects through the plugin called redshift.
- This tool allows you to take out the videos of your desired pixels quality.
- In Cinema 4D users have a lot of options while taking out the renders.
- The application of the smoothness on the 3D objects was applied very. effectively and it looks good when you render the video of the object.
- User has the option to rotate the object to full 360 degrees and take out the video directly by connecting the redshift plugin.

Nachteile

Connection with redshift sometimes causes the problem. otherwise, for my usage, it was pretty decent

Vorteile

I used to love making an animation video clips so i used it and i was getting results very fast. Easy and cool interface.

Nachteile

Rendering was so slow. And it is expensive than other so it is not cool.

Vorteile

Cinema has big library of things you can start to work with. I used it for a long time because I had to and I liked it back then.

Nachteile

The 3D modeling and scuplting are not as great as they are in other 3D software.

Vorteile

It has tools for creating motion graphics with easy and intuitive approach. Also has option to render stereo pairs and more. Physical render is very good but you can do very good results with basic render engine. Interface is clean and it is not cluttered.

Nachteile

It crashed in heavy scenes and sometimes stuck. No fluid simulation built in.

Vorteile

Good community support.
Supports Adobe and other visual software integration.
Cheaper than most of the 3d software.
Multiple presets to use from.
Can be used for motion graphics, 3d modeling, texturing, scene creation, and asset creation.
Versatile and renders faster than the competioton.

Nachteile

Need a lot of practice to master the software.
Renders are not top-notch.
Not a free software like Blender.

Vorteile

User-friendly. You can start here- don't be afraid, just explore and start creating. If you're an advanced
user, you'll love the ease of access to all the different aspects of modelling, texturing, animation,
lighting, and integration with other adobe apps. Lots of great tips and tutorials from the Adobe forums
should you need it.

Nachteile

Anyone want to loan me some cash? Yeah the price is up there, but for a graphics-candy-store it ends
up being worth it.