• Native 64-bit Mac Leopard – support for this is now implemented. CINEMA 4D has been completely re-engineered to take full advantage of Mac OS X 10.5. All 64-bit processors are supported.
A full list of new features can be found on the MAXON site.
There are a lot of reasons to like CINEMA 4D Release 11. For Mac users, the 64-bit support will be welcome since running on Leopard it can access all available RAM that can be put into a machine. The true non-linear animation is another big shot in the arm to this version, as is the 3D painting.
The other thing worth the purchase/upgrade is the Projection Man matte painting system which was developed for Sony Pictures Imageworks. It supports the COLLADA File format and CineMan, a professional RenderMan format which has been used in blockbuster movies. All of these features simply make this product irresistible to own.
Personally, I found CINEMA 4D very easy to use and straightforward in its layout. It did take a little bit to get the hang of modeling items and making more complex shapes, but with the help of training DVDs that come with the package and MAXON's Cineversity training subscription, it wasn't long before I was able to get a handle on this.
You can download a demo, or purchase the core product for $995.00 USD. There are even bundles available for a better deal. If you want to get into 3D then now is the time to check out CINEMA 4D Release 11. I highly recommend this product.
Article comments
1 - Marcus
Contrary to the information in the review, Cinema 4D was available to the U.S. market several years before 1998. It was available for the Amiga platform (in the US) as early as 1994 (if not actually 1993).