Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D is the optimum solution for realistic rendering and animation. When compared to other well-known rendering solutions such as Maya, Lightwave and 3DSMax it not only matches them for quality and toolset, but surpasses them on ease and speed of use.
Main features include the following:
- NEW! 64-bit support on Windows and Mac OS
- NEW! Completely new global illumination
- NEW! Improved rendering speeds
- NEW! Support for 3D Connection Devices
- Plug-ins to integrate the package into Vectorworks and ArchiCad are indispensable if you own these packages
- Modelling from outline and path via extrude, lathe, loft with full construction history
- Modelling of organic objects via Hyper Nurbs allows easily editable low polygon cages to product smooth high polygon models
- Animation of anything. Model moving, articulating, lights, textures, particle effects and camera animation
- For ultimate rendering a VRAY module is available
Click here for more information on VRAY - Low poly realistic trees available with XFrog
- Modular system means you only pay for what you need:
Advanced Render allows radiosity and HDRI lit modelsSketch and Toon allows ultimate sketchy renderingsNet Render allows unlimited computers to gang together to render your animation
Came top of the reviews between Lightwave and Maya for productivity and ease of use
For software updates and modules visit Cinema 4D's official website.