Cinema 4D
About Cinema 4D
Cinema 4D Pricing
Cinema 4D offers a 14-day free trial for new users, after which the software is available at $999/year.
Starting price:
$149.00 per month
Free trial:
Available
Free version:
Not Available
Most Helpful Reviews for Cinema 4D
1 - 5 of 69 Reviews
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.