Maxon Cinema 4D
Version | 2023(as of 8/24/2023) |
Platforms | Windows, Mac |
License | Commercial |
Category | Graphics |
Main Features
- Support for various 2D and 3D formats, including 3DS, DXF, and FBX
- Motion Tracker for combining 3D elements and live footage
- Sculpting toolset for shaping creations
- Reflectance channel for adding shine to scenes
- Material and object libraries filled with preset animations, materials, and objects
- Polygon reduction tool for reducing polygons in models
Software Overview
Maxon Cinema 4D is a 3D modeling, rendering, and animation application. It includes support for many 3D formats and various 3D workflow tools. The program is available in various versions for individuals and teams, each providing different capabilities.
The application supports a range of 2D and 3D formats, including .DAE, .DXF, .STL, .DWG, .SKP, .JPG, and TIFF. It can also export models to many formats, such as .3DS, .FBX, .OBJ, and .AI. The software also saves scenes in the proprietary .C4D format.
Cinema 4D provides many tools to create realistic images and graphics. The program features a reflectance channel for adding shine to scenes, a motion tracker that combines 3D elements and live footage, and a sculpting toolset for shaping your creations. Cinema 4D also comes with material and object libraries full of preset objects, animations, and materials you can access through the Content Browser.
Summary
Cinema 4D is designed for professional graphics artists looking to create realistic 3D worlds. It comes with various powerful animation, modeling, and rendering tools that won't intimidate you. Maxon Cinema 4D is an excellent 3D application that can bring your imagination to reality.
Primary File Type
.C4DCinema 4D ModelSupported File Types
Extension | File Type |
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.C4D | Cinema 4D Model |
.3DS | 3D Studio Scene |
.AI | Adobe Illustrator Artwork |
.AVI | Audio Video Interleave File |
.BMP | Bitmap Image |
.BVH | Biovision Hierarchy Animation File |
.CAT4D | Cinema 4D Catalog |
.DAE | Digital Asset Exchange File |
.DWG | AutoCAD Drawing |
.DXF | Drawing Exchange Format File |
.EPS | Encapsulated PostScript File |
.EXR | OpenEXR Image |
.FBX | Autodesk FBX Interchange File |
.GLTF | GL Transmission Format File |
.IFF | Interchange File Format |
.IGES | IGES Drawing |
.JPG | JPEG Image |
.L4D | Cinema 4D Layout |
.LIB4D | Cinema 4D Preset Library |
.MAT | V-Ray Materials File |
.OBJ | Wavefront 3D Object File |
.PICT | Picture File |
.PNG | Portable Network Graphic |
.PSD | Adobe Photoshop Document |
.SKP | SketchUp Document |
.STL | Stereolithography File |
.STP | STEP 3D CAD File |
.TGA | Targa Graphic |
.TIFF | Tagged Image File Format |
.USD | Universal Scene Description Format |
.WRL | VRML World |