Introduction
Cinema 4D is a 3D software suite that offers users demanding, fast-paced 3D production. Redshift is the world’s first fully GPU-accelerated, biased renderer built to meet the specific demands of contemporary high-end production rendering in C4D.
More information on Cinema 4D + Redshift can be found here.
Capabilities, Benefits, and Key Features
- Can be used in tandem with Red Giant Complete for efficient/effective 3D production
- Cinema 4D
- Easy to use and greater product stability compared to other 3D software suites
- Intuitive interface aimed at maximizing usability
- Fleshed out help system to assist users in any way
- Procedural workflows to help assist users with larger projects
- Redshift
- The feature set includes ray switches, flexible shading networks, motion blur, AOVs, deep output, layered EXR, and much more
Limitations / Technology Requirements
Available for download on Mac or Windows.
What can I expect?
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Support Tier: Tier 2 - Sponsor Support: If students were to contact IT Help, they refer the user to an individual sponsor, typically an instructor of a given course. The sponsor would work directly with the vendor on any unresolved issues.
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Acquisition Model: Direct Download: Software is downloaded to a local computer and installed to run from that specific device.
Who may use it?
Emerging Technology in Business and Design (ETBD) - formerly known as Interactive Media Studies (IMS) - has designated two 50-device sections that will use the software.
How do I get started?
Instructors and Students can visit https://www.maxon.net/en/cinema-4d-redshift to download Cinema 4D with Redshift.
Is there a charge to me or my department?
$2.99 per student/instructor for a six-month license (includes a license for Red Giant Complete). Licenses are renewable for students/instructors at the same price as long as they are still enrolled with the university.