MAXON Cinema 4D
Version | R18(as of 2/14/2017) |
Platforms | Windows, Mac |
License | Commercial |
Category | Graphics |
Main Features
- 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
Software Overview
MAXON Cinema 4D is a 3D modeling, rendering, and animation application. The program is available in 4 different versions, Prime, Broadcast, Visualize, and Studio, with each providing different capabilities.
The application provides a large variety of 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 that are full of preset objects, animations, and materials that can be accessed through the Content Browser.
Cinema 4D is designed for professional graphics artists looking to create realistic 3D worlds. It comes with a variety of powerful animation, modeling, and rendering tools that won't intimidate you. MAXON Cinema 4D is a very good 3D application that can bring your imagination to reality.
Primary File Type

Supported File Types
Extension | File Type |
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.C4D | Cinema 4D Model File |
.3DS | 3D Studio Scene |
.CAT4D | Cinema 4D Catalog |
.L4D | Cinema 4D Layout File |
.LIB4D | Cinema 4D Preset Library |
.MAT | V-Ray Materials File |
.OBJ | Wavefront 3D Object File |