Cinema 4D - Opinions

[dot design]

Looking for people's opinions on learning curve involved in learning Cinema 4D, I use CS4 PS, AI, ID to a professional level, thoughts?

 

[Ozwaldo Sanchez]

Been self teaching myself 3d Studio Max 9 and boy oh boy does it make my brain hurt at times. Requested the demo disc from Maxon for cine 4 and it looks a lot easer to use (in an 'intuative' way) Think i may make the switch when i have the basics dialed but that's a way off. Guess this is not much help as i'm still learing too but I think the whole 3d solution will be a very good thing to have in any design armoury.

 

[dot design]

Certainly is, and any help helps, thanks...does that make sense?:icon_biggrin:

 

[Ozwaldo Sanchez]

Makes as much sense as my answer did,



I think?

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[NeedForBleed]

I've been debating on whether to learn maya, lightwave, C4D or 3DSM for some time now. All appear to be rather complex and would actually require the usage of a rather large book me thinks. I believe there are video tutorials floating about for each program though which are always visually quite handy. I'm pretty sure I've seen PDF tutorials too, but it's a case of motivating ones self to actually look, something which I've been lacking of late.
Definitely something worth getting into though, I reckon once you're familiar with the interface, you'll be on your way. There's a lot of maths involved too I've been told.:icon_wink:

 

[MrFusion]

I've tried several times, they are all a nightmare.

I've seen fantastic work done in cinema 4d, it takes perseverance and a little bit of ocd.