Cinema 4D versions' flexibility was also very appealing, the basic, yet also powerful 'Prime' edition being roughly one-sixth the price of 3ds Max. Being already an advanced user of Corona Renderer, the next strong alternative was Cinema 4D, which also supported Corona (even though it was in beta at that time). After starting my business doing professional architectural visualization I had to revise the tools I used in my workflow from a financial perspective, since being dependent on 3ds Max – one of the most expensive 3D software of all – was a luxury I wanted to validate I can't get around.

I've also run intensive arch-viz workshops for companies, teaching 3ds Max. I've worked with the software as a team player at various arch-viz studios, as well as visualised my own and other architects' designs as a student of architecture. Scene Manager: The power of C4D's new node-based allows you to use flexible node-based assets to enable procedural geometry, creation, cloning, and more.I've been using 3ds Max for more than 12 years for architectural visualization, in different contexts.The library can be browsed or searched, and each asset includes rich metadata and keywords.

Asset Browser: The Asset Browser provides easy access to libraries of preset content stored locally or online, including a vast collection of 3D objects, materials, and node capsules available to Cinema 4D subscribers.Using Adobe's ubiquitous PDF format, splines are imported from Adobe Illustrator files saved with PDF compatibility.

Spline Import: Import vector artwork from Adobe Illustrator, PDF, and SVG files to use in your 3D scenes.

Now, these Capsules can be used directly in Cinema 4D's Classic Object Manager as primitives, generators, or geometry modifiers.

Capsules: Capsule Assets constructed in Cinema 4D's Scene Nodes core offer procedural plugin-like power.

An updated scheme and icon set offer a fresh, modern spin on Cinema 4D's classic look that intuitively communicates what's important and puts more focus on your artwork.

User Interface Enhancements: The most intuitive 3D application interface just got even better.

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