Archive republication: This article was originally published in 2021. Product features, availability, credits and links reflect the information available at that time.
Maxon announced a broad set of fall 2021 updates across Cinema 4D, Redshift and its Red Giant tools.
Cinema 4D R25
Cinema 4D R25 introduced interface improvements, an expanded preset system and new spline-import options for bringing Adobe Illustrator, PDF and SVG vector artwork into 3D scenes. Capsule assets could also be used in the Object Manager as primitives, generators and geometry modifiers.
Trapcode Suite 17
Trapcode Suite 17 enabled Particular and Form to operate in the same 3D space. It also added flocking-simulation features including predator/prey contacts and team assignment, improved system organisation, and support for Adobe multi-frame rendering across the Trapcode tools.
VFX Suite 2 and Redshift
VFX Suite 2 added Bang, a procedural muzzle-flash generator with 3D positioning. Primatte Keyer gained GPU acceleration through Apple Metal.
Redshift also added Apple Metal compatibility and support for M1-based Macs. Subscribers received immediate access to the applicable updates for Cinema 4D, Red Giant Complete, Universe and Redshift.
Product information is available from Maxon.
3D Motion Show — September 2021, Day 1
What’s New in Maxon One
What’s New in Cinema 4D R25
What’s New in Redshift
