Here are a few ways you can use Cinema 4D lite: The tight integration with Adobe allows you to create artwork even though the lite version is limited. The biggest win for those subscribed to the Creative Cloud is that this takes away the excuse of learning the basics in Cinema 4D. Cineware allows you to extract scene data, like cameras, that can be manipulated inside of After Effects. In addition to viewing and rendering, you are able to use a few After Effects features with Cinema 4D Lite. I’ll post back if I find someone who has decided to move to Blender in a serious way.Cinema 4D Lite is a limited 3D tool that allows you view, build, and render 3D scenes in After Effects using with a Cinema 4D integration known as Cineware.Īs you build and save your creation in Cinema 4D Lite you can see updates inside of After Effects, making this program an extremely attractive bonus to your workflow. Existing firms will likely need to move more slowly. I think we will see new VFX and Animation companies start using Blender from Day One.

Companies already have paid for other tools, their workflows a built around a specific tool chain, and risk of project impact is a bit scary. But the economics of changing to Blender are complex.

The economics of Blender as a product a pretty simple - it’s free. All tell me that when they interview they generally get asked if they have experience with Blender.īlender has matured a lot in last few years. I have not spoken to a single VFX firm that is not exploring making a switch to Blender.Ī few recent animation grads I know all learned to use Maya in school. Very few are using Blender as part of their pipeline - yet. I have spoken to 50+ different VFX and Animation firms in the last year. A large consideration is the cost of change. The choice is not just about features or cost. Many, many comparisons between Blender and product X out there.

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