MAXON CINEMA 4D - Robust, Professional, Easy to Use 3D Animation Software

The 10th generation, representing two decades of excellence.

The tenth generation of CINEMA 4D is a milestone in the development of professional 3D software and a testament to two decades of excellence by MAXON's programming team. Professional 3D animation tools have never been easier to use.

The Easiest To Use 3D Application

CINEMA 4D's intuitive interface and logical workflow make it possible for those new to 3D artistry to dive in and be productive quickly. Feedback is smooth and interactive so you can let your creativity run free.

Included in the CINEMA 4D R10 documentation is the new 200+ page Quickstart manual, several hours of video tutorials and a context-sensitive help system that covers not only the entire CINEMA 4D core application but all available modules as well. This fast and easy to use help system's browser is fully integrated into CINEMA 4D and offers immediate answers to your questions regarding any part of CINEMA 4D.

State-of-the-Art Technology

CINEMA 4D's state-of-the-art architecture means it is always the first to benefit from new technologies and advancements. Most recently, MAXON was the first to release 64-bit Windows and Intel-based Macintosh versions. You'll never have to wait to take advantage of the latest hardware.

Modularity Makes It Suitable for All Industries.

The core application contains everything you need to create high-end 3D images and animations. For those artists whose work demands more than the basic application, MAXON provides numerous seamlessly integrated modules. Modules can also be purchased individually or in affordable bundles.

There is a CINEMA 4D to satisfy the needs of every artist and industry that utilizes 3D graphics. Take a tour through our solutions pages to see the range of industries where CINEMA 4D dominates and thrives - then download a demo version and convince yourself.

CINEMA 4D is available in several languages including English, German, French, Spanish, and more

More Fun At Work

There Are many Reasons Why You Should Choose MAXON CINEMA 4D

Interdisciplinary

MAXON CINEMA 4D is ideal for use in a wide range of fields and can help you master yours! CINEMA 4D offers unparalleled ease of use, letting you quickly add it to your toolbox, whether you are a CAD-savvy architect, a motion graphics guru or captain of another industry. You can interact with users of all fields and take advantage of various tutorials and support provided by a large community of users.

State-of-the-Art Technology

MAXON is consistently first on the scene when new technologies are available that make 3D faster or easier. Robust OpenGL support speeds up and enhances the display and with full multiprocessing support, Hyper Threading and Dual Core processors, you will finish renders in no time.

MAXON CINEMA 4D Highlights

CINEMA 4D is a feature-packed 3D powerhouse that can handle any 3D task you can imagine. The powerful core package gives you a massive range of essential tools and rendering options. And we do mean massive! In its core version with no additional modules, CINEMA 4D contains our complete range of modeling tools, many lighting modes, full rendering output options (including export options to applications such as Photoshop®, Final Cut Pro® and After Effects®), complete texturing, including 3D painting and many animation tools and core elements of our character animation tools. Indeed, you may find that CINEMA 4D R10 is just fine for you without any modules at all!

The philosophy behind CINEMA 4D is very simple: We believe in letting you add only the tools you think you need. Everything in the core application is what we consider essential to any 3D user. However, if you need more, simply add the modules you need. It's that easy.

To find out more about the major CINEMA 4D features, just choose a topic on the list. Some explanations may contain technical terms. If you have questions, simply check out the "Why CINEMA 4D" section for a simplified overview.

CINEMA 4D R10.5 Core Version

• Images for background templates can be dragged directly into a 2D view.
• Noise shader display in OpenGL mode.
• Any CINEMA 4D command can be dragged into the editor view to be used as a HUD element.
• Navigation speed setting for tablet users.
• Option for saving objects polygonally in the native CINEMA 4D format.
• New Auto-Save function.
• Native CINEMA 4D file format can be opened directly in Allplan 2008.
• New DWG import format.
• Selection assistance in the HUD.
• New HUD commands.
• Commands with which existing objects or materials can be put out as XRefs.
• Camera rotation can be fine-tuned via a manually adjustable pivot point.
• Objects and materials can be saved to separate scenes using the XRef function.
• The last eight tools used are displayed
• Tool for interactively placing lights (and reflections).
• Selecting all Phong Edge Breaks.
• New Structure command for connecting Points or Edges.
• New Structure command for removing edges in consideration of the Phong Angle.
• Command to spin selected edges.
• A new Animation Palette option that makes it easier for users of other applications to use CINEMA 4D.
• Scalable mini F-Curves.
• Selected keys can be moved using the cursor keys.
• New key property, "Relative".
• Pseudo sequences for easy selection and repositioning of all keys on a given track.
• Exchanging Markers between scenes.
• Selecting objects simultaneously in the Object Manager and the Timeline.
• New KeyReducer algorithm.
• Deletion of redundant Keys.
• Commands for defining an animation before the first and after the last Key.
• Command to make Keys relative.
• Command for switching the Key state between Mute and Active.
• Selected Keys can be scaled and moved temporally.
• Commands to source out existing objects/materials as XRefs.
• Up to 5 F-Curve snapshots can be made..
• Complex curves can be controlled using RM Curves.
• Command for displaying the Material Manager’s layer tabs in rows.
• Resetting parameters to default setting.
• The Editor Camera’s settings can now be accessed.
• A full text search can be conducted in the context-sensitive Help system.
• Help can be accessed directly from dialog windows.
• Help pages can be bookmarked.

BodyPaint 3D

• Command for importing older BodyPaint 3D color presets.
• Command for importing older BodyPaint 3D brush presets.
• Various scaled UV Islands can be scaled proportionally to corresponding object surfaces.
• New ABF UV Relax algorithm.
• Two new commands for arranging a UV mesh in round or square shapes.

MOCCA Module

• Many of the following also apply to the CINEMA 4D core version.
• Collision Objects can also be Generators.
• Various new settings for the Skin Object.
• The Cluster Deformer can be used to deform object groups via point selection or vertex maps.
• The Jiggle Deformer for creating secondary motion.
• The Point Cache Deformer transfers animations in the Point Cache Tag to other objects.
• Squash and Stretch lets deformations such as that of a bouncing ball be created.
• The Joint Align tool can be used to freely align joints using a variety of settings.
• Several new modes for the Weight Tool.
• The Weight Tool now works symmetrically.
• The new Paint Tool allows precise painting of vertex maps.
• Command that transforms a point selection into a cluster.
• New bind functionality
• The IK Tag has a new Squash and Stretch functionality.
• Several new options have been added to the IK Spline Tag. Joint rotation can be more precisely controlled, and more.
• With the Point Cache Tag object point information can be baked and transferred to other objects via the Point Cache Deformer.
• Two new Weight Tag options.
• The Weight Tag can now account for one vertex map per joint.

HAIR Module

• HAIR supports multiprocessing.
• A new parameter for the Paint Guides Tool with which the interpolation of newly painted Guides can be controlled.
• Hair can be made to bend in the direction of the Target Object.
• New parameter for defining hair shadow density.
• Stepless antialiasing quality for hair shadows at light source level.
• Hair shadow density at light source level.
• New, faster interpolation mode, suited especially for use with fur.
• New antialiasing mode for stepless adjustment of antialiasing strength.
• Steplessly adjustable antialiasing strength.

MoGraph Module

• Removing unwanted texture reflection in X and Y direction.
• New, faster Effector for simple effects.
• The effect of each Effector can be restricted to a selection of Clones.
• The effect of the new Volume Effector is limited to object volume.
• Clone selections are saved to the MoGraph Selection Tag.
• Interactive Clone selection.
• Clone selections can be read using the MoGraph Selection Node.