Cinema 4D Engineering Bundle

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Maxon’s new Cinema 4D Engineering Bundles is available now. At its core, it is a completely normal Cinema 4D installation with all functions and tools, which can also be used as such if required.

However, a simplified program interface has been added, specifically tailored to the needs of CAD users who want to visualise the results of their work in a virtual environment and, where appropriate, animate them as well.

For importing CAD objects, Maxon provides 21 filters that can also integrate more exotic formats into the workflow. Numerous environment scenes are already included with the bundle, fully designed and lit; only the CAD object still needs to be inserted.

Also included are around 200 sorted shaders for surface design. (e.g. paints, fabric coverings, wood etc.) Both photorealistic depictions and the imitation of technical drawings or freehand sketches are possible.

The Cinema 4D Engineering Bundle is available in four different expansion levels. The price range is between 500 euros and 2,000 euros net. The packages differ according to whether a current Cinema 4D installation is already available and which import filters are required.

Further Links:

• Maxon