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Roldan
Verified reviewer
Information Technology and Services, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed November 2022
Cinema 4D Easy Breezy, But...
Fantastic! Though, I have shift career from graphic design to web development, I still dreamt of doing 3D Design soon. Cinema 4D is still my best recommended 3D software out there - save for the price of course.
PROS- 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.
CONS- 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.
Reasons for switching to Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D is an alternative for faster learning curve. It's not maybe because it's far better but because of its ease of use.
Nabin
Verified reviewer
Computer Software, 51-200 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed August 2021
Fastest 3D modeling, animation, simulation, and rendering software
Cinema 4D is the easiest yet advanced 3D modeling and simulation software that comes with a rich library of presets allowing you to quickly produce outstanding animated videos.
PROSCinema 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.
CONSThe price is a bit too expensive for beginners. Not suitable for developing interactive animations.
Reason for choosing Cinema 4D
We choose Cinema 4d over other alternatives for its great tutorials, documentations, and animation preset.
Reasons for switching to Cinema 4D
We made a switch to Cinema 4D for its extensive collection of 3d models and motion presets.
Tayeb
Design, 1 employee
Used monthly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed March 2024
Great 3D animation and rendering software
I started using Cinema 4D R12 about a decade ago, I still use it nowadays and it remains one of the best in between 3D softwares as you can use it on a laptop for basic work but for rendering big projects, it is recommended to have access to a server farm. There are services offering that online and locally depending on where you live.
PROS- 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.
CONS- 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.
Reasons for switching to Cinema 4D
I also use Blender sometimes but always found Cinema 4D easier to use.
Anonymous
1,001-5,000 employees
Used weekly for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
3
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed May 2021
The render quality is amazing
We don't have too much time for modeling and this software is incredible because is very intuitive and once you finish the quality of the render for an image o video is the best helps us to get amazing looks in no time.
PROSLove the render quality and how smooth the materials look, easy to work with the modeling and texturing tool helps us to get fast results.
CONSIs 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.
Reasons for switching to Cinema 4D
Is was complicated to use, the quality of the shader wasnt the best and to set the render to get good quality took a long time.
Micalen
Computer Games, 1 employee
Used weekly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed January 2024
Cinema 4D: A high quality renderer
Cinema 4D is a high quality render and very fast. workflow is faster making use of the software's tools and features. It is a really powerful and useful tool for creators.
PROSCinema 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.
CONSThe price is it's biggest con as it is rather expensive making it a bad choice for budget creators.
Reasons for switching to Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D had the tools I required for my projects.
Anonymous
1,001-5,000 employees
Used weekly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed December 2023
3D Rendering using Cinema 4D
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.
CONSCinema 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.
Anonymous
11-50 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed October 2022
Professionals in the world of digital art need to check this out
Hey guys! Today I want to tell you about Cinema 4D which is one of my favorite 3D animation software programs.I find it really user friendly because it lets me make the most intricate animations and visuals effects with ease. So what does this mean for you, dear animator? In our humble opinion, it means only one thing: If there’s ever been a better time to get your feet wet in animation software, it’s now. Let us know if you've tried Cinema 4D yet!
PROSThe 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.
CONSIt 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.
Reasons for switching to Cinema 4D
It's doesn't give me best results after rendering my work
Anthony
Animation, 51-200 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed September 2022
Best tool for motion graphics
It is a very user friendly software that can help you make the best animations and motion graphics.
PROSWhen 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.
CONSThe 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.
Reasons for switching to Cinema 4D
I did not like the animation process in this spftware
Paul
Media Production, 2-10 employees
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed July 2021
The golden standard in animation
I recommend Cinema 4D for professional digital artists and happily use the software day-to-day.
PROSCinema 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.
CONSYou 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.
Reason for choosing Cinema 4D
It is the industry standard and has great features.
Christian
Graphic Design, 1 employee
Used daily for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
3
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed November 2021
It's nice, but not very nice
i used this software for months, i'm really shocked for what you can do with it! everything, really! I really love his rendering engine, the simulations.. everything! And it's really easy to use!
PROSFrom modeling to texturing in simple touches, you can do everything you want,
CONSPrice, i think it's a little high for a starter, but it's still one of the best 3D modeling softwares,
Reasons for switching to Cinema 4D
I wanted to make an upgrade in my career and here i'm! the best choise of my life.
Zibusisozenkosi
Verified reviewer
Architecture & Planning, 1 employee
Used monthly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
3
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
2
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed January 2023
Why do you need to use Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D is the software I use for motion graphics and compositing I also have a few projects that i did with cinema 4D.
PROSI like the motion graphics in this software because it is very flexible it makes me modify my models in any way that i like.
CONSI 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.
Reason for choosing Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D is the best when it comes to motion graphics and rendering.
Tchameni
Verified reviewer
Graphic Design, 1 employee
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed October 2023
It's easy to use and very powerful for 3D modeling
Cinema 4D could be better if the software is affordable and offers advanced sculpting functionalities for users that way, users won't have to stress, trying to integrate it with some third-party tools. Nevertheless, it's a good tool for 3D modeling - I personally think that it's way more easy to learn and adapt to than many others.
PROSCinema 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.
CONS- 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.
Jose
Verified reviewer
Renewables & Environment, 1 employee
Used weekly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed March 2023
A Journey Through the World of 3D Animation with Cinema4D: A Comprehensive Review of the Software
Overall, though it has some limitations and drawbacks, Cinema 4D remains a solid and popular choice for 3D animation and is widely used in the film, television, video game, and advertising industries.
PROSCinema 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.
CONSAlthough 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.
Ernesto Alfonso
Verified reviewer
Religious Institutions, 11-50 employees
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed May 2022
Resultados hermosos y realistas
Imprescindible para arquitectura, rendereo de imágenes, animación. Sus resultados son espectaculares.
PROSEs 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.
CONSNecesitas mucha capacitación para llegar a dominar sus funciones en totalidad.
Reason for choosing Cinema 4D
Por sus realistas materiales y capacidad de integrar plugins de terceros.
Reasons for switching to Cinema 4D
Por sus realistas materiales y capacidad de integrar plugins de terceros.
Pragya
Verified reviewer
Animation, 11-50 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed February 2021
Maxon Cinema 4D: Best 3D Motion Graphics Tool
If you want to create advanced 3D graphics quickly and easily, then this is the best software to use. Best for motion designers and 3D production.
PROS1)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.
CONS1)It's costly. 2)Cannot be used for game creation like Blender. 3)Limited tools compared to other software.
Géovanny
Verified reviewer
Graphic Design, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed February 2023
Maxon Cinema 4D: my favorite software for 3D modeling and animation
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.
CONSThe 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.
Johan
Animation, 1 employee
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed June 2023
It has grown feature rich and versatile but could improve on the basics
Overall I think it's a great software. It has allowed me to realise the visuals and animations that I needed for many jobs and continues to be a key tool in my everyday workflow. I wish the integration and optimisation with Mac Silicon could be stronger to better utilise the hardware.
PROSIt's rewarding to use and has evolved a lot over the years and is now packed with a lot of nice and usefull features.
CONSI 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.
Anil
Entertainment, 2-10 employees
Used weekly for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
3
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed July 2023
Creative Alliance Review
We have been able to publish quality rendered images time to time using Cinema 4D so it has been a pretty good experience.
PROSUsing 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.
CONSThe 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.
Jose
Program Development, 11-50 employees
Used daily for less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed November 2023
Cinema 4D - Comme Blender en plus simple
A utiliser en même temps que Blender, ne le remplacera pas en entier, chacun son job Sculpter sont plus aisé sur Blender par contre la composition de scène est plus rapide et plus simple sous C4D
PROSOn peut faire plus facilement et rapidement des scènes 3D que Blender car plus intuitifs et les ressources sont disponibles dans le logiciel
CONSLa communauté de C4D est moins présente sur le web versus celle de Blender. Les tutos sont plus anciens (ancienne version du logiciel)
Reasons for switching to Cinema 4D
Autres fonctionnalités qui au final sont complémentaires
Andry
Verified reviewer
Internet, 1 employee
Used monthly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
3
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed September 2023
CINEMA 4D: un puissant logiciel de modélisation 3D!
Cinema 4D est un puissant logiciel de modélisation 3D utilisé dans le monde cinématographique et des médias et les divers studios de production pour créer des animations, des effets spéciaux et des modèles 3D. Il est facile à utiliser grâce à son interface conviviale et présente des rendus de haute qualité.
PROSCinema 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.
CONSPar rapport à d'autres logiciels 3D, le C4D a moins de fonctionnalités avancées. Le coût de la version Studio est relativement cher.
Reasons for switching to Cinema 4D
Le rendu de scènes très complexes est gourmand en ressources et peut prendre beaucoup de temps même si Cinéma 4D possède des bons moteurs de rendu.
Karl Rodrigue
Entertainment, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
2
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed August 2021
a software to make animation graphics
the software is not bad but I went to another less expensive
PROScinema 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
CONSthe 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
Reasons for switching to Cinema 4D
for me it's too expensive compared to the competition
Francisco
Media Production, 2-10 employees
Used weekly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed September 2021
Tried the Lite version with after effects... Fell in love since then
I'm a very creative person and I had some preparation in Real engine, so I was very pleased you can program a process line with different choices and behaviors, including dynamics. Also, my expertise is motion graphics, I used after effects since the beginning, now with cinema 4D and its integration, along with the red giant library included in the suscription, I feel I can do everything.
PROS3D 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.
CONSSo far nothing, I really like they add a lite version for those who use after effects, that brought me here.
Roohi
Verified reviewer
Broadcast Media, 201-500 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed May 2022
New era for dynamics
Being a motion graphic designer I use is daily for creating broadcast motion graphics.
PROSI 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.
CONSwell sometime I find little issues with its camera but its good so far.
Ramazan
Verified reviewer
Animation, 1 employee
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed September 2022
3D modeling, It is a quality, budget-friendly software that can be used for motion design and render
In my experience, this program, which supports me in the commercials and artistic works I make and produces fast works, is good enough.
PROSThe 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.
CONSI'm using a plugin for rendering. Its rendering engine is slow.
Ali
Computer Software, 51-200 employees
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed January 2022
Render Your 3D objects with Cinema 4D
Overall my rendering experience with cinema 4D was amazing, I can render out the 3D objects very easily, I can apply smoothness to them in various ways, like applying subdivision to them. I had multiple ways of rendering the objects out, through PNGs and as well as through mp4. I had integrated the redshift plugin in it which makes my rendering experience a bit easy and I can be able to render out the objects easily.
PROS- 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.
CONSConnection with redshift sometimes causes the problem. otherwise, for my usage, it was pretty decent