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USA Reseller, Toolfarm, Hosts Review of CINEMA 4D R10.5
Reviewer Mathew Schirado praises CINEMA 4D's ease of use.

CINEMA 4D R10.5 Review In Post Magazine
TØR JØHÅNSEN test drives new features and loves the ride!

Kathie Berry Reviews the CINEMA 4D Architecture Edition for PlanIT3D.com
"You can't go wrong with this package if you are working in the architectural field."

MacUser Magazine UK

4 Out of 5 For CINEMA 4D R10.5
Reviewer says "...10.5 should be viewed as a must-have for all CINEMA 4D owners".

PCPro

"CINEMA 4D R10.5 Comfortably Retains Its 3D Crown," Says PCPro
"What really makes this program stand out from its rivals is its comparative ease of use."

"CINEMA 4D R10.5 comfortably retains its 3D crown," says PCPro
"What really makes this program stand out from its rivals is its comparative ease of use."

CINEMA 4D R10.5 Shows Its Strength In C4D Cafe's In-Depth Review
C4D Cafe, the excellent online resource for all things CINEMA 4D, has posted a fantastic in-depth review of the CINEMA 4D R10.5 upgrade.

3D World

3D World magazine reviews CINEMA 4D R10.5
"MAXON delivers a broad and mature upgrade, with a focus on core productivity and workflow as much as fancy features."

MAXON CINEMA 4D Wins MacUser 'Best 3D Software 2007'
MAXON CINEMA 4D has become the only app ever to win MacUser Best 3D Software four times!

CINEMA 4D R10 named "Editor's Choice" by MacLife Magazine, (formerly MacAddict Magazine)
Reviewer Helmut Kobler, rates CINEMA 4D R10 "AWESOME", their highest rating!!

The3DStudio.com gives CINEMA 4D R10 5 out of 5 Stars!!
"CINEMA 4D R10 is by far the best release of CINEMA 4D..." says Reviewer Matt Anderson.

6 out of 5 Stars for CINEMA 4D R10 from FilmMakingCentral.com!!
"Now you can right click (on a PC) and you will see a help option! The help area is very detailed, extremely helpful and very powerful!...Love you MAXON!"

PC PRO 4-2007

You sixy thing
Six out of six for CINEMA 4D in PC Pro.

3DTotal In Depth Software Review - CINEMA 4D R10 Studio
"Just over 6 gigabytes of well-presented material including tutorials, sample scenes, plug-ins and other resources make this one of the most comprehensive introduction packages we've ever seen."

The Italian magazine, APPLICANDO, is thrilled about CINEMA 4D Release 10.5
The current CINEMA 4D release is also taking Italy by storm!

SONOVISION No. 504 January 2007

"...a true pleasure." says French Sonovision magazine
French monthly magazine for visual and audio arts professionals reviews CINEMA 4D R10.

Jan 2007

4 out of 5 for R10
MacUser magazine reviewed the new CINEMA 4D R10.

MoGraph Review on C4DCafe.com
"The effects that can be achieved with MoGraph may well make users of other applications jump ship or integrate CINEMA 4D into their production pipeline."

Digit, November 2006

CINEMA 4D R10 is a vast update and helps you work faster, says Digit
The new Release 10 of CINEMA 4D has won Digit magazine's Best Buy award. The UK-based publication hailed the latest version for its new streamlined interface, exciting new character animation tools and feast of new features.

Macworld

CINEMA 4D WINS BEST 3D SOFTWARE AT MACWORLD 2006
Double delight as CINEMA 4D stays number one on the Mac.

PlanIT3D.com

CINEMA 4D V9.6 Review on PlanIT3D.com
Read what PlanIT3D.com has to say.

BodyPaint 3D R2.5 Review on PlanIT3D.com

"I am thrilled with the new BodyPaint 3D R2.5 version."

MacWorld Italy Awards MoGraph 9 of 10 Points
Also in the November edition, the MoGraph module receives an outstanding 9 of 10 points.

CINEMA 4D R9.6 Scores a Perfect 10 With MacWorld Italy
CINEMA 4D R9.6 was awarded a superb 10 of 10 points in the November edition.

digit - July 2006

"MoGraph is essential for motion graphics artists..." says Digit Magazine
"...And is a huge boost for just about all CINEMA 4D artists, from architects to illustrators"

NEW HAIR MODULE SCORES A PERFECT 10 IN 3D WORLD
"The new CINEMA 4D module, HAIR, is fully-formed, production-ready and has amazing fuctionality", says 3D World Magazine.

Renderosity's Paula Sanders Reviews the CINEMA 4D HAIR module
"It is a day to celebrate for owners of CINEMA 4D R9.5 who want to create hair, fur, feathers, and even blades of grass."
Read what Paula says about Hair.

Swedish Monitor Magazine Reviews CINEMA 4D
Read what the reviewer thinks about CINEMA 4D.

BodyPaint 3D R2.5 Review at Renderosity.com
"While one can do wonders with materials in CINEMA 4D without BodyPaint, this module can add so much more".

RaunchyMinds.com Reviews the CINEMA 4D R9.5 XL Bundle
"I've tried a lot of modeling programs and CINEMA 4D was the first one that actually made sense to me" - says reviewer, Ed Wright

CINEMA 4D R9.5 XL Bundle Review at Renderosity.com
Renderosity.com is exited about the new features of MAXON CINEMA 4D

CINEMA 4D SCORES HAT TRICK IN PCPRO
"An absolute bargain for upgraders"

Macworld - 1 / 2006

"CINEMA 4D R9.5 raises the bar again," says Macworld
"This upgrade has made an already excellent program even better"

CINEMA 4D Review on InDepthArts.com
"…you don't need to take years of classes to create amazing meshes and scenes; the program almost seems to read your mind on what you want to do and then does it, " says Reviewer Vic Haynes.

CINEMA 4D R9 XL receives 4.5 Stars from MacCompanion.com
"This release is a must buy for anyone serious about 3D", says Reviewer James Meister.

BodyPaint 3D 2 Review on GameDev.net
"MAXON has heard the cry of anguished game developers and has answered with a product called BodyPaint 3D", says Reviewer Kelly Murdock

3D Attack.net gives 5 out of 5 Attack points to CINEMA 4D R9.1
"I have never seen a program so visually flexible."

The3DStudio.com reviews CINEMA 4D and BodyPaint 3D
CINEMA 4D and BodyPaint 3D are favourites at The3dStudio.com

CINEMA 4D Review on C4DCAFE.COM
"... It's superb for animators … Pretty good for non-animators as well."

www.byte.com

Sketch and Toon Review on Byte.com
David Em Reviews Sketch and Toon on this subscription only website.

Macworld (Italy) - 1/2005

Italy's Macworld magazine says it's time to switch to MAXON products
Read what the Italian issue of Macworld has to say

CGarchitect.com

CGarchitect.com reviews CINEMA 4D R9
"If you are not a current user of CINEMA 4D, what are you waiting for?"

Computer Arts 1/2005

CINEMA 4D Computer Arts - Download complete PDF-review now!
CINEMA 4D wins heavyweight clash in Computer Arts!
What a fight night it was when the Big Five 3D apps squared up against each other in a major group test.

PC WELT 1/2005

Roar of approval continues for CINEMA 4D
It's surprisingly quick to learn for such a powerful beast, says PC Welt

Power and Beauty, CINEMA 4D R9 has it all!
"As it comes out of the box, MAXON has done an exemplary job of making the complex comprehensible", says Graphics Unleashed Reviewer Kurt von Behrmann.

PC Pro 02/2005

CINEMA 4D's combination of power and ease of use will impress you, says PC Pro
When a 3D tool is "easy to use", it's only natural to think it can't be very powerful. CINEMA 4D is different.

Inside CG

Inside CG reviews CINEMA 4D R9
Robert L. Santa: "With a feature list that reads more like a wish list, CINEMA 4D R9 is a dream upgrade."

Three wins for CINEMA 4D at glittering MacUser Awards
CINEMA 4D takes top trophy a third time

Macworld - 12/2004

MAXON will have many of its rivals running for cover, says Macworld
CINEMA 4D scores full marks again, and is "still the fastest kid on the block"

PC Grafik & Video - 11/2004

PC Grafik & Video finds the new CINEMA 4D Release 9 fantastic
New functions in Release 9 round off an excellent update, says leading graphics magazine.

MacUser - 29/10/2004

CINEMA 4D is the Mac's best general purpose 3D workhorse, says MacUser
CINEMA 4D wins Software Labs Test for 3D Design

3D World - 12/2004

CINEMA 4D R9 reviewed in 3D World
"R9 is easier to learn and faster to produce results with than its rivals", says leading magazine for 3D artists.

Applicando, 07/08-2004

BodyPaint 3D is the best 3D paint app, says Applicando
New version raises the bar again

Computer Arts, 07-2004

Get the CINEMA 4D R8.5 update now, says Computer Arts
"Now may be the time to open your wallet"

Computer Arts, 05 - 2004

Hurray! Computer Arts awards Five Stars to Sketch and Toon
The finest non-photorealistic renderer you can own wins further critical acclaim

Digital Art Creation, 03-2004

R8.5 has them seeing stars
It's a unanimous decision: CINEMA 4D wins on points

Applicando n.217, 2004

Top marks yet again for CINEMA 4D R8.5
CINEMA 4D R8.5 is marvellous work, says Applicando

insidecg.com, May, 2004

BodyPaint 3D rules the roost, says insidecg.com
"The best 3D painting application on the market... a superb piece of kit'"

El Portal, May 2004

BodyPaint 3D is wonderful, says the latest rave review
"BodyPaint 3D is a joy to work with," drools El Portal, the popular Spanish resource for 3D artists. "The workflow is incredibly smooth thanks to a full set of tools plus key improvements to the UV editing system."

DV Magazine, April 2004

And the Winner is…MAXON's BodyPaint 3D R2!
Reviewer Matthew Caldwell awards BodyPaint 3D R2 Four Diamonds!!

VFXWORLD, Feb 2004

See the light with BodyPaint 3D and Lightwave!
Reviewer Robin Konieczny shows Lightwave users the way, with 3D painting.

Digital Creative Arts

95 reasons why you should check out the CINEMA 4D R8.5 upgrade
"MAXON shows it is quick at implementing cutting edge 3D technology in its software," says Digital Creative Arts

Grafik & Video, Dec/Jan 2004 Issue

Want perfect plants? Then try Xfrog, says leading design mag
"Xfrog integrates perfectly with CINEMA 4D"

Grafik & Video, 4/2003

3D effects guru Bill Fleming says BodyPaint 3D is the best in the business
"If you're serious about texturing and you've had enough of the limitations imposed by 2D solutions, check out BodyPaint 3D R2"

3D World, January 2004

Sketch and Toon notches up ten of out ten in 3D World
The new CINEMA 4D module is powerful, versatile and great fun, says leading mag

3D World, January 2004

The new wizard in BodyPaint 3D is magic, says 3D World
All the laborious work of calculating map size and UV, materials and channels is done for you in seconds

Digital Creative Arts, Issue 6, p.120.

BodyPaint 3D R2 scores 95% in latest rave review
"Going from Maya, LightWave, 3ds max and, of course, CINEMA 4D into BodyPaint 3D is a painless process," says Digital Creative Arts.

If this CINEMA 4D Review is your first taste of PC Alamode, you're guaranteed to be back for seconds!
Alamo PC's Paul Gerstenbluth serves up a tasty review on MAXON's CINEMA 4D that will have your tastebuds screaming ÒRemember the AlamoÓ

MACWELT, 10/2003

BodyPaint 3D R2 is the best 3D paint tool in price and performance, says leading magazine
MacWelt praises new UV tools, revolutionary projection painting implementation, new setup wizard and more!

Digital Creative Arts - September, 2003

REJOICE! Says Digital Creative Arts.
CINEMA 4D is a Five Star Best Buy

APPROVED! RECOMMENDED!
10/10 says Modsynergy.com about CINEMA 4D XL-Bundle with the VectorWorks plugin.

Modsynergy.com gives its highest praise to CINEMA 4D XL with the VectorWorks plugin.

Design Graphics Magazine, # 97

G'Day Mates! Only a drongo would miss the CINEMA 4D Review in Design Graphics Magazine
Our friends in the land down-under say MAXON is to be "…applauded for listening, enhancing and positively redefining this already great product".

cgchannel.com, July 2003

Now Playing,
CINEMA 4D XL Double Feature on CG Channel.com

"CINEMA 4D R8 XL: A program for all reasons" said Cris Palomino.
"CINEMA 4D R8 hits it out of the park" said Mary Dell.

insideCG, July 2003

"Try CINEMA 4D R8 and you won't be disappointed", says insideCG
"CINEMA 4D is a breeze to learn... The results have to be seen to be believed"

CG focus, June 2003

CINEMA 4D goes to the head of the class
Gets top grades in ease of use, manuals, powerful new features and affordability.

MacMind.com, June 2003

CINEMA 4D is COOL!!
Teen website gives CINEMA 4D "4 out of 5 Macheads"

Graphics Unleashed, 2003

MAXON scores a TKO on price, performance, ease of use & support!!
CINEMA 4D wins in every round.

Macworld Awards, 2003

CINEMA 4D scoops top award
Macworld hands CINEMA 4D the title of best Multimedia & 3D Software 2003

MyMac.com, 2003

The search is over, you've found "The One"…
"NEO" -phytes to Professionals alike will find something for themselves in CINEMA 4D R8.

MACWELT, 6/2003

When they say Òvery goodÓ in Germany, they really mean it
Macwelt says Òsehr gutÓ to CINEMA 4D R8.1

Macworld, May 2003

CINEMA 4D is great to the Core
Even in its core version, CINEMA 4D competes with its most expensive rivals. All for the paltry sum of $595! says MacWorld Magazine

MacAddict, May 2003

EXTRA EXTRA Read all about it…
"AWESOME" says MacAddict, of CINEMA 4D Release 8, in their May 2003 issue!


Critical-Depth gets up close with CINEMA 4D R8
Comprehensive review online in full -- ideal if you're new to CINEMA 4D or thinking of updating an older version. Check it out.

production reality, 02/2003

It's another thumbs up for CINEMA 4D Release 8!
production reality magazine adds it's voice to the worldwide critical acclaim for R8


VideoCamera Magazine, p56-58, April 2003

Why are CINEMA 4D users "fiercely defensive of the program?"
VideoCamera Magazine reveals all in R8 review scorcher

PUBLISHING PRAXIS 4/2003

CINEMA 4D can help 2D artists, says Photoshop, Illustrator and Quark author


What the press says about CINEBENCH 2003:
Already, CINEBENCH 2003 is becoming the press' tool of choice for Windows and Mac OS. CINEBENCH 2003 is MAXON's free benchmarking application, based on the powerful 3D software CINEMA 4D R8.

PCPlus, March 2003

Cine-Tastic! CINEMA 4D wins yet another award
PCPlus says: "The ideal way to get into 3D graphics, improve with 3D graphics, or continue working with 3D graphics"

3D World, Christmas 2002

A perfect ten...
CINEMA 4D R8 is "a tour de force", says 3D World

MacUser, November 2002

Five mice can't be wrong...
Top marks from MacUser for CINEMA 4D R8

Macworld, November 2002

CINEMA 4D wins again
Release 8 crowned Best of Show at MacExpo

Studio Multimedia #50, Nov. 2002

The possibilities really are endless
CINEMA 4D R8 receives the 'Studio Award' from Studio Multimedia #50

PCPlus, August 2002

CINEMA 4D ART does it again
Another top review - this time in PCPlus

Macworld, April 2002

Macworld has awarded its coveted Five Stars rating to CINEMA 4D ART R7, the 3D package for non-animators.
"...should be tried-out by anyone needing to produce quality still-frame 3D graphics."

CG Focus, April 2002

CINEMA 4D Dynamics in CG Focus
"MAXON has done a great job bringing a complete dynamics system to CINEMA 4D, and at $495 it's an excellent deal."

The 3D Studio, March 2002

BodyPaint 3D / MAX integration gets 5 stars from The 3D Studio
"This is by far the best real-time 3D paint program I have ever used"

Content Creation Europe, December 2001

CINEMA 4D Dynamics Shines in Content Creation Europe Review
'… the results are quite incredible'

Mac User Awards, November 2001

MacUser Honours CINEMA 4D XL with Best 3D Graphics Software Award for Second Consecutive Year
'an excellent update to an already fine application'.

Editors' Choice Awards, November 2001

CINEMA 4D XL 7.1 Named as Eddy Award Finalist
Macworld honours CINEMA 4D XL

Greek PC Magazine, September 2001

Editors Choice from Greek PC Magazine
"Dreams in 3 dimensions"
"In conclusion, it is a package of impressive abilities and ease of use"

Design Graphics Australia, Issue #74

CINEMA 4D XL 7 top review
"...CINEMA 4D XL 7 should by default become the leading 3D software for the Mac."

MacUser, July 2001

MacUser - CINEMA 4D XL 7.0 Review
"a must-have upgrade"

Digit, August 2001

Digit gives "BEST BUY" to CINEMA 4D XL7
"The modelling is now as good, if not better, than the competition"

Digit, July 2001

Best Buy Award by Digit
"We can heartily recommend CINEMA 4D ART"

Macworld.co.uk, June 2001

5star-rating for CINEMA 4D XL7 review in Macworld.co.uk
"The new release cements Cinema4D XL's position as the one to watch in the 3D world."

Computer Arts, June 2001

CINEMA 4D XL7 Scores 4.5 in Computer Arts!
"If you're looking for a solid and reliable 3D animation workhorse with top-quality rendering and a great workflow, CINEMA 4D XL 7 is an ideal choice."

Digital Art Community, March 2001

Digital Art Community Review
"I honestly have to say that Bodypaint is a 'must have' application, regardless of whether you own C4D or not"

MacAddict, March 2001

Freakin' Awesome
The highest possible rating for BodyPaint 3D!

Internet Eye 3D Review about BodyPaint 3D
"MAXON has produced a fantastic product I can highly recommend"

Digit, February 2001

Digit Magazine Review
BodyPaint 3D Wins Best Buy

MacUser, January 2001

MacUser UK gives 4.5 out of 5 Mice for BodyPaint 3D
"This is one product the Mac 3D market has desperately needed"

Planet3DArt, January 2001

Planet3DArt
"MAXON is getting into the habit of producing kick-ass products. BodyPaint 3D is no exception."

January, 2001

MacWorld Editor's Choice Award
Best 3D Graphics Software

MacWeek, at MacWorld Expo 2001 

Best of Show
"Macworld Best of Show Award" for BodyPaint 3D

cadalyst - 4 / 2006

First Look Review: MAXONForm for ArchiCAD
"Plug-in smoothes the way when designing freeform architectural objects."