Cinema 4D: everything you need to know

Cinema 4D, everything you need to know; a render created with Cinema 4D by Forrest White
Cinema 4D, everything you need to know; a render created with Cinema 4D by Forrest White (Image credit: Forrest White)

Getting started in Cinema 4D can feel daunting, as this 3D software can do it all, and does it all so well. This long-standing 3D modelling, animation and simulation program sits alongside the likes of 3ds Max, Maya and Blender as an industry-standard CG art package. It is particularly suited to the motion graphics industry with dedicated and industry standard tools built-in. 

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Paul Hatton
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Paul is a digital expert. In the 20 years since he graduated with a first-class honours degree in Computer Science, Paul has been actively involved in a variety of different tech and creative industries that make him the go-to guy for reviews, opinion pieces, and featured articles. With a particular love of all things visual, including photography, videography, and 3D visualisation Paul is never far from a camera or other piece of tech that gets his creative juices going. You'll also find his writing in other places, including Creative Bloq, Digital Camera World, and 3D World Magazine. 

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