Maxon today announced a major update for Maxon One. The Spring 2023 release offers new features and workflow improvements across the entire product line!

Cinema 4D

Version 2023.2 of Cinema 4D offers an improved Commander, enhancements to the Node system, simulation improvements and a new Thicken Generator for modelling.

Commander

The Commander now provides quick and easy access to Maxon Capsules as well as custom assets and presets. Capsules can be easily discovered and applied, Redshift materials can be added and the power of Maxon’s node-based Capsules such as Backdrop Primitive and Spline tools can be utilised.

Thicken Generator

The new Thicken Generator makes it possible to add additional dimensions to all models. It is ideal for creating floor plans and 3D prints and generates a procedural envelope based on an existing mesh, preserving corners and perpendicular edges. It can be used in many ways as it supports vertex maps and polygon selection.

Node system

Cinema 4D now offers a cleaner node UI that helps you navigate your node setups with a cleaner user interface and more prominent colour code, making it easier to work with nodes and create efficient node-based capsules.

Unified Simulation System

Cinema 4D’s Unified Simulation System has received several improvements. Pyro previews in Cinema 4D’s viewport now support colour and lighting, whether you’re setting up a sim or sharing a high-quality preview rendering. Emitters now support Maxon Noise and Vertex maps, and Destructiveness limits Pyro to the inside or outside of a box. Pyro output is automatically generated for redshift renderings and can be easily switched between simulation scenes. Balloon sims now also support vertex maps, allowing you to create seams and control areas of inflation.

Red Giant

Updates to the Red Giant toolset include new tools and enhancements, most notably the introduction of Symbol Mapper for Universe 2023.1, anamorphic lens support for Real Lens Flares for VFX 2023.3 and Trapcode 2023.3 includes performance improvements for Particular and a new collection of Atomic Age sprites.

Universe

Universe 2023.1 introduces Symbol Mapper, a brand new stylisation tool that allows you to stylise footage using letters, numbers and symbols based on the

Magic Bullet

Magic Bullet 2023.2 offers numerous improvements across multiple platforms. The new strength sliders for each tool make it easier to gain better control over your looks. A new set of presets for looks fully utilises ACES handling and improves support for Resolve users.

Redshift

Redshift 3.5.14 brings new Sky and Sun models, Flakes shaders and new camera backplates, as well as workflow improvements and stability enhancements. The new PRG Clear Sky models allow artists to simulate beautiful sunsets with Redshift’s improved sun and sky model. The new Flakes shader is great for rendering everything from metallic car paint to glitter-filled super balls. Custom backplates are now available in Redshift for C4D and offer amazing compositing control. Cinema 4D 2023.2’s updated Node UI makes it easy to design Redshift materials.

ZBrush

The latest version of ZBrush offers two new tools never before introduced to 3D sculpting workflows. The new Proxy Pose feature provides a dynamic way to quickly modify the topology of models. The new Drop 3D feature combines the technology of Sculptris Pro with the 2.5D functionality of the ZBrush canvas.

Forger

The latest version of Forger includes new features for lighting, effects for more realism and the integration of ZBrush’s powerful ZRemesher. Lights can be customised in this version.

Capsules

The latest additions to Capsules include a new vortex modifier created by Rocket Lasso, 16 Redshift carpet materials from visualisation experts Fuchs and Vogel, 24 ceramic materials and a new Redshift shaderball look development scene.

Cineware

Finally, an update to Cineware centred on Unreal 5.0 and 5.1, part of Maxon’s commitment to ensuring our products work seamlessly with the tools you count on in your production pipeline. Importing Cinema 4D files directly into Unreal Engine with Cineware has become more intuitive and fluid.

The post Cinema 4D and more from Maxon One! first appeared on DIGITAL PRODUCTION and was written by Bela Beier.