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DPIT Plants Released
Katachi - Graphics & Plugins releases DPIT Plants, the most advanced plant creation module available on the market. It offers C4D artists tools to quickly build realistic and accurate tree and plant models within CINEMA 4D with a unique feature set. Growth simulation, wind simulation, dynamic motion and contiguous meshes are only some of the features included. Go to the DPIT Nature Spirit website (www.dpit2.de) to get more information and to download the free trial version.


tvgrafx.com Delivers Cool Video Tutorials
Don't miss these CINEMA 4D and After Effects motion graphics video tutorials on tvgrafx.com.


C4Des Magazine No10 available now
From the beginning- Light Object | Step by step - Outdoor integration | Tutorial - Creating the sand man | Allplan & CINEMA 4D | Tutorial - CINEMA 4D Architecture | C4Des challenge - The lost city | Picture Gallery | Interview - Duplo Studio and much more. Check it out now.


C4DCafe.com Coverage of SIGGRAPH 2008 In Los Angeles
The Café's roving reporter, Marsha Carlson, interviewed Paul Babb on the Expo Floor and covered the first ever MAXON Worldwide User Group meeting.


3D ATTACK - The CINEMA 4D Magazine R11 Issue
Go get the August, 2008 issue of 3D Attack - The CINEMA 4D Magazine - and read all about it! This is a special issue dedicated to CINEMA 4D R11, including an in-depth tutorial/article covering the new Advanced Render features!

*August 2008 highlights:*

Advanced Render - Out with the old, in with the new, by Michael Vance
Tavy Pasieka Interviews Murat Pak
How to create presets in Release 11, by Thomas Pasieka
Create your own material preview objects in R11, by Thomas Pasieka
The new Doodle tool - total coolness guaranteed, by Thomas Pasieka
Release 11 new AR render gallery
Release 11 feature list
12-minute DOF video tutorial, by Thomas Pasieka
Goodies and more
Download - 46 MB

For more information visit: www.3dattack.us


3D Attack Video On Demand
There is something new in the 3D Attack shop - video on demand! 3D Attack is now offering training videos on demand. Currently there are three videos available but new material willbe added every couple of days.


Die Geburt des Stratogleiters
Milan Soukup erstellte mit CINEMA 4D für das Tschechische Magazin VTM Science einen eindrucksvollen Stratogleiter. Der Artikel behandelt das tschechische Super Gleiter Projekt namens ICADA, dessen Ziel sehr amitioniert ist: Den Gleiter einmal um die Erde zu fliegen. Sehen Sie in anhand eines ausführlichen Making of wie der Stratoglider entstanden ist.


"Motionworks" provides Motion Graphics in the Land Down Under
John Dickinson finds the ease of use inherent in CINEMA 4D and MoGraph the perfect solution in the fast-paced world of broadcast motion graphics. C4DCafe.com hosts this artist profile.


Cinema4D.ru Birthday
Happy Birthday. For 4 years, Cinema4D.ru has been an important community to the russian CINEMA 4D users. With approximately 2500 users per day, the admins are really happy how things have grown.


Minihubschrauber in Aktion
Patrick Stumpf realisierte mit Hilfe von CINEMA 4D einen fantastischen Rundflug mit einem Minihubschrauber in seinem Arbeitszimmer. In einem Making of zeigt er eindrucksvoll die Entstehung des Filmes.


CINEMA 4D + Cineversity
CINEMA 4D + Cineversity = Ease-Of-Use Solution and Unparalleled Training and Service.

Dan Ochiva of DigitalContentProducer.com examines the most painless solutions for learning and producing in 3D.

"When faced with a problem during one tight deadline, I even tried calling late on a Sunday night. I was surprised but I was able to talk with Dr. Sassi himself (MAXON's product evangelist and trainer). I've never seen that sort of response from other software vendors."
Bernie Solo of Solo Studio Works


Neues Video-Training vom ICS-Verlag
Der ICS-Verlag hat neue Trainings-Videos im Programm. Weitere Informationen finden Sie auf der Website von ICS.


Czech CINEMA 4D R10 Book Available
Arndt von Koenigsmarcks CINEMA 4D R10 Book now also available in Czech language version.


A Legend Reborn. Stefan Schulze helps build the Bizzarrini p538. Check it out.


GKaster zeigt Frames von Motion Design Filmen als Einzelkunstwerke
Pierre Magnol von GKaster geht mit CINEMA 4D neue Wege der Illustrationskunst. In einer Ausstellung zeigt er, dass jeder Frame aus seinen Motion Design Animationen auch ein ausdrucksstarkes Einzelbild sein kann. Auf diese Art demonstriert GKaster sein Leistungsspektrum, wie die Arbeiten gemacht wurden und welche Einflüsse eine Rolle spielten. Nicht zuletzt sind die Bilder auch ein Tribut an den Film "Blade Runner". Auf jedem Bild finden sich die letzten Worte, die der Replikant am Ende des Filmes verkündet.


CINEMA 4D-Projekt gewinnt Bronze beim ADC-Award
2007 hatte 3D Artist Fabian Rosenkranz noch auf dem MAXON User Meeting über sein Projekt referiert, bei dem er für "Die Argonauten" den 3D Content für die Coke & Faithless Website entwickelt hat - und nun erhielt das Projekt die verdiente Auszeichnung: Den ADC-Award in Bronze in der Kategorie Web.


Studie zum Animationsmarkt in Bayern 2008
Der MedienCampus Bayern e.V. führt eine Studie zum Thema "Studie zum Animationsmarkt in Bayern 2008" durch. Aus den Ergebnissen sollen Rückschlüsse für das Aus- und Weiterbildungsangebot im Animationsbereich gezogen werden. Zur Teilnahme geht es hier lang.


New zBlur 2 available
The new release of zBlur for CINEMA 4D is available now. Check it out at the biomekk's webiste or read the related CGTalk thread.


C4Des Magazine No9 available now
The Spanish and English edition of the famous C4Des Magazine is available now. Highlights are: HAIR introduction - Film tools - Nurbs - Making of Caius - Step by Step Clothilde - Techniques of stereoscopy - C4Des challenge - Picture gallery - Interview with Matt Roussel and much more. Check it out now.


April issue of 3D ATTACK
The April 2008 issue of 3D Attack - Highlights are: Interview with Concept Artist Bjorn Hurri, Normal Map Shader Tutorial, Mirroring Objects Tutorial, Whiskey 101 Pt. 2, Keeping The Poly Count Low, Project: Double Zero, Best of C4D Gallery, Goodies and more... Order your copy here: www.3dattack.us


Riptide 1.7 update available
A new version of Riptide, the popular OBJ import enhancing plugin is now available. It includes several bugfixes, as well as new features.


Veranstalter des Deutschen Multimedia Awards verlängert Einreichfrist bis zum 1.4.
Der DMMA 2008 umfasst insgesamt zwölf Kategorien für Online-, Offline oder mobile Anwendungen. Er versteht sich als wichtigster Wettbewerb der Online-Wirtschaft. Im vergangenen Jahr haben sich 37 Nominierte und zwölf Preisträger im 368 Beiträge starken Teilnehmerfeld durchgesetzt.


CINEMA 4D und ZBrush
Der ICS-Verlag veröffentlicht ein neues DVD-VideoTraining für PC und Mac zum Thema CINEMA 4D und ZBrush.
Weiter Infos unter: www.ics-verlag.de/ZBrush/index.htm


February issue of 3D ATTACK
February 2008 includes Interview with Dr. CM Wong by Thomas Pasieka, How to Create Normal Maps From Geometry, Beginner Tutorial - Shopping Bag, Interview with 3D Artist Frank Picini, Custom Paint Brushes Made With CINEMA 4D, Chart Graphics - The Programming Part, CINEMA 4D Gallery, Goodies and more....


Galileo Design bietet Buchupdate
"CINEMA 4D - Das Praxisbuch zum Lernen und Nachschlagen" von Andreas Asanger erhält ein kostenloses Update zum herunterladen.


MacEditionRadio.com Interviews Paul Babb at SIGGRAPH 2008
Harris Fogel gets the MAXON view of the 3D world and learns about the "Power Integration Tour".


European Design Awards
Submit your work until February 15th. The categories 18-20 (Motion Graphics, Self Promotion, Miscellanious) are a perfect choice for CINEMA 4D artists.


January issue of 3D ATTACK
January 2008 includes interview with game/character artist Ben Mathis, loads of tutorials, Best of C4D Gallery, Goodies and More...


Riptide 1.6 Update verfügar
Eine neue Version des beliebten OBJ-Import Plug-Ins für CINEMA 4D ab R9.1 ist ab sofort verfügbar werden. Neben einigen Fehlerkorrekturen sind auch diverse neue Funktionen hinzugekommen.


State-Of-the-Art Medical Animation
Nucleus Medical Art creates state-of -the-art medical animation using CINEMA 4D.
Ed Scott delves into the details on CGChannel.com.


Mini Clubman In the World Wide Web
Together with Interone, Hamburg, and with the use of CINEMA 4D, AixSponza brought the new MINI Clubman to the worldwide web. A lot of effort went into the production of more than two-and-a-half minutes of computer animation. Take a look at the compilation video or visit ww.mini.com.


Rendercore Now Supports CINEMA 4D Release 10.5!
Rendercore, the premier remote render farm for hire, announced from their Downtown Los Angeles headquarters that they now support CINEMA 4D R10.5.


Great XPresso.24.com Contest
Don't miss the „Incredible Machinẻ contest on XPresso24.com. Great prizes are waiting!


DECC SC and Qatar's "Education City"
Mexico-based architecture firm DECC SC leaves their mark on Qatar's "Education City" with CINEMA 4D. Bilingual writer, Tania Genell, tells the story in Spanish at CINEMA4D-Mexico.com and in English at Renderosity.com.
DECC SC's "Education City" success story also took up the entire issue # 36 (September, 2007), of "arquiTK" Magazine, published in Mexico.


November issue of 3D ATTACK
November 2007 Highlights are: Interview with Tom Higgins, Interview with Marius Sucan, 3 Point Lighting Tutorial, Volumetric Rendering Part 2, VrayforC4D Review, Mineral Shader Tutorial, C4D FAQ, BodyPaint 3D to Photoshop and Back Again, Best of C4D Gallery, Goodies and More...


One On One Video Training
One on One video training for CINEMA 4D with 3D Attack. Check it out!


Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer Titles and End Credits Created With MAXON's CINEMA 4D
CG Focus host Bobby Hickman's tale of how Framework Studio flew the Silver Surfer through opening titles to form a seamless segue into the film and back out again to the Framework created closing titles.


Skin Texturing in MAXON CINEMA 4D
Check out the amazing skin tutorial an CGArena.com.


C4D CAFE Reviews MAXON's CINEMA 4D
Don't miss this really huge review on MAXON's CINEMA 4D!


Big 3D Attack Relaunch
Check the brand new 3D Attack site at www.3dattack.us!


C.O.F.F.E.E. With Rui Batista
Don't miss this amazing book by Rui Batista. It's a great training resource to teach yourself how to code in C.O.F.F.E.E., the CINEMA 4D scripting language. Check it out!


Recipe for Vector Art to 3D Object
Digital chef David Basulto cooks up this new tutorial by adding one part Adobe Illustrator to one part Photoshop to a GoMedia Vector Art image and finishing the dish with CINEMA 4D. Yum, tasty! Look out Emeril!!


Seventh Issue of Spanish CINEMA 4D Magazine!
The seventh issue of the Spanish CINEMA 4D magazine is out now. More than 70 great pages with tutorials, interviews, videos and much more.
Download it for free!


"They Got SKILLS"
Follow Canada's Gold Medal Winners on their journey through winning the SKILLS competitions up to the National level, as chronicled by Katie Klochan on Renderosity. Then view their winning CINEMA 4D created 3D Animations at the Regional, Provincial and National levels.


EGGTION Shaderpack vol.01 Released
The first free EGGTION shaderpack with 30 procedural shaders is ready for download!


Spinning Visual Effects for Spider-Man 3
Shelby Swatek unravels the truth about CINEMA 4D texturing on Renderosity.com.


Vray für CINEMA 4D verfügbar
Ab 17.9.2007 können Sie die Renderengine VRAY 1.5 auch in CINEMA 4D benutzen. Das Renderplugin ist ab sofort unter www.vrayforc4d.com zum Preis von 790,- Euro verfügbar. Es benötigt mind. CINEMA 4D R9.6 sowie MAC OS X 10.4 (intel) oder WinXP.


Architecture meets Animation: And both survive!
Michel Rojkind's palette includes CINEMA 4D, Adobe's Creative Suite and Nemetschek's Vectorworks. He collaborates with Troic Studio's Vivian Rosenthal in a joint interview on the Apple website.


New Online-TV for 3D animation, alternative music, film, documentaries art and design.
The dutch portal cineversity.tv (in no way related or connected to MAXON online learning resource cineversity.com) allows artists to submit and present their CINEMA 4D artwork to a larger audience.


Reporter Marsha Carlson gets the "in-depth" MAXON story.
Marsha covered SIGGRAPH 2007 for C4DCafe.com & interviews Paul Babb along the way.


September issue of 3D ATTACK
September 2007 Highlights are: Getting the Job Done by Kathie Berry, Interview with Fredi Voss by Tavy Pasieka, Depth of Field - How To - The Cheap Way by Rui Batista, How To Abstract by Brian Harrison, CINEMA 4D Q&A, Proximal Shader Tutorial by Thomas Pasieka, Best of C4D Gallery, Ocean Shader Tutorial by Thomas Pasieka, Goodies and more!


CINEMA 4D on a plane!
Jeff Stikeman finds CINEMA 4D fits into his workflow so easily he can create beautiful Architectural Visualizations at 40,000 feet. Marsha Carlson shows us how at CGArchitect.com.


"Hang Ten, Dude"
Sony Pictures Imageworks Senior Texture Artist Mike Yazijian, takes us inside the waves of Surf's Up at CGChannel.com.


August issue of 3D ATTACK
August 2007 Highlights are: Interview with Stephen Roy Meyer, Getting The Job Done - Job Report by Thomas Pasieka, Tutorials, Contests and much more!


PlanIT3D.com covers MAXON at SIGGRAPH 2007
Bobby Hickman gets "the scoop" on the Power Integration Tour stop in San Diego, CA USA.


biomekk releases Cineview
Cineview is an advanced preview tool and assistant for CINEMA 4D. Cineview has a wide range of optimizations and options that you can set to ensure that you get the fastest previews possible. You have total control over the size and quality of the preview image, plus the ability to preview from any camera in your scene.

Cineview is more than just a preview tool, it's a personal assistant for all CINEMA 4D users!

Don't miss it!


New smooth plugin by Michael Welter
Michael Welter has released a new version of his smooth plugin with new functionality and algorithms . Included is a new smooth deformer object that allows you to smooth nondestructively and is extremely useful for fixing skinning and cloth artifacts.


CINEMA 4D-Artist entwirft Auto-Träume
Stefan Schulze hat mit seinem Design-Büro Firstsignal nicht nur den Peugeot Design Award mit seiner Studie 4002 Lion abgeräumt, sondern mit seinen aktuellen Konzept-Cars auch einen Artikel in der renommierten "Auto, Motor und Sport" erhalten.


Attendees felt the "Power" in Miami
Manny Gonzalez of Third Eye Design Group in Miami blogs about his experience in presenting at the Miami stop of the "Power Integration Tour". Thanks Manny & company!! We really appreciated your participation!


Free CINEMA 4D <> After Effects Tutorials
Don't miss the free tutorials on tvgrafx.com.


July issue of 3D ATTACK
The CINEMA 4D Magazine is now available. July 2007 Highlights are: Interview with Author/Artist Anne Powers by Thomas Pasieka, Character Modeling Tutorial Part 2 by Mark Gmehling, Model a Gazebo by Bram van Gerwen, Skyboxes with CINEMA 4D by Thomas Pasieka, Special Speculars by Rui Batista, Model a Violin Part 2 by Mark Glass, The Prize Fight Round 2 by Tavy Pasieka, Goodies and more.....


"Startup" in a new dimension
Gianluca Mattia an italien freelance artist presents his performance on an exceeding 3D website made with CINEMA 4D.
Enter the page and discover Gianlucas amazing 3D world with great modern pin ups, films and free stuff. And dont miss to visit his fantastic CINEMA 4D and BodyPaint 3D Gallery.


Hot for Teacher!
Anne Powers is back with her sizzling approach to learning CINEMA 4 D from the Artist's perspective. Check out the 2nd edition of her masterwork "CINEMA 4D: The Artist's Project Sourcebook", with LOADS of new content including 4 Gigs on the included DVD. Can you spell "homework"? Available now at Amazon.com.


Hot off the presses! "The CINEMA 4D 10 Handbook" by Anson Call
Charles River Media has updated this Thomson Learning classic, now shipping from Amazon.com. Adam Watkins passed the baton to Anson Call for the latest edition of this "must have" CINEMA 4D resource.


Building a Wookie
Commercial artist Chris Wahl shows how to make a professional-quality poster of Chewbacca. Visit his blog and view his outstanding artwork!


Lokey Multirender & Harvester updates
totalemersionstudios.com has updated their plugins to work with CINEMA 4D R10. Check it out.


The Prize Fight II
3D Attack and MAXON are pleased to announce "The Prize Fight II"

Theme: Fire and Ice
Objective: Battle your way through three rounds and create the best animated fantasy. Create with a FIRE and ICE theme!! Your Fantasy Creature and/or the scene it's in MUST have a fire or ice theme (or a mix of both).
Round 1: Hand draw (sketch) your fantasy creature.
Round 2: Model and texture your fantasy creature and the scene it will be in.
Round 3: Animate your fantasy creature
Note: You do not need to own CINEMA 4D to enter Round 1.
Put your gloves on and let "The Prize Fight" begin!
For a complete list of prizes, rules and terms and conditions please visit 3D Attack.


May issue of 3D ATTACK - The CINEMA 4D Magazine
The May 2007 issue of 3D Attack - The CINEMA 4D magazine is now available in the 3D Attack shop. For more information, please visit 3D Attack. Interview with Game Producer Willie Stevenson by Thomas Pasieka, Model an Arcade Turbo-Joystick by Bram van Gerwen, MAXON's "MoGraph" at NAB by Will Frazier, Pool Table Top Tutorial by Thomas Pasieka (video tut accompanies written tut), Review of MAXON's CINEMA 4D R10 by Mark Gmehling, Model a Kiwi Bird by Brian Harrison, Cup Of Coffee Part 11 by Rui Batista, Fequently Asked CINEMA 4D Questions, Best of CINEMA 4D Gallery, Goodies and more....


Fifth Issue of Spanish CINEMA 4D Magazine!
The fifth issue of the Spanish CINEMA 4D magazine is out now. More than 100 great pages with tutorials, interviews, videos and much more.
Download it for free!


Enhance:C4D shader mania
Enhance:C4D is a set of 178 procedural 3D and 2D shaders for CINEMA 4D. The complete shader set allows the creation of an infinite number of different textures, patterns and surfaces. In addition all of the textures parameters can be animated so that many different special effects can be generated.


3D World Magazin on skin shaders
How to ncreate a believable skin shader in CINEMA 4D? Read more.


Cool MoGraph stuff
Don't miss to check Aixsponza's great reel with loads of MoGraph usage.


"The Disaster" contest winners announced on C4DNexus.nl
Don´t miss the contest winners on the dutch CINEMA 4D community site.


April issue of 3D ATTACK - The CINEMA 4D Magazine
The April 2007 issue of 3D Attack - The CINEMA 4D magazine is now available in the 3D Attack shop. For more information, please visit 3D Attack. Some of the april 2007 highlights are Cup of Coffee Part 10 by Rui Batista, Interview with James Kaufeldt by Tavy Pasieka, The Game Industry and CINEMA 4D by Thomas Pasieka, Basic Shading - Plasma Rifle by Bram van Gerwen, Baking the Goods - A CINEMA 4D Walkthrough by Thomas Pasieka, Basic Level Editing and Model Placement in HL2 by Darrin Frankovitz and more...


Submit your commercially created artwork to "The Create Awards"
for a chance to win loads of computer software and hardware!!
Create Magazine is requesting your outstanding work in Advertising, Film & Video, Motion Graphics, Graphic Communication, Photography, Printing, Interactive Media and Copywriting.
The DEADLINE for the $ 25.00 per entry fee is May 31, 2007. Download your submission form TODAY.


Italian music video
Zuccherodi Kanna, an italian 3D production company, has completed the music video for the pop rap act, SuperNova.


March issue of 3D ATTACK - The CINEMA 4D Magazine
The March 2007 issue of 3D Attack - The CINEMA 4D magazine is now available in the 3D Attack shop. For more information, please visit 3D Attack. Some of the march 2007 highlights are "The Creative Process of Matt Roussel", "Cup of Coffee Part 9" by Rui Batista, "Modeling in HL2" by Darrin Frankovitz, "Featured Artist Interview" with Paulo Bonci and a lot more.


Ein außergewöhnlicher Hotelentwurf
Eine Architekturprojekt der besonderen Art entwarfen Peter Hofmann und Michael Hilkert im Rahmen einer Studienarbeit der HFT Stuttgart.
Betreut durch Prof. Diane Ziegler entstand in nur 8 Wochen ein Konzept für ein außergewöhnliches Hotel, welches mit Hilfe von CINEMA 4D Sketch & Toon überzeugend visualisiert wurde.


PlanIT3D.com's Kathie Berry Reviews lynda.com's Online Training For CINEMA 4D R10
Kathie puts the "CINEMA 4D R10 Essential Training" course, created by Larry Mitchell, through its paces.


Leinen los! "ADD THE SEA RELOADED" verläßt den Hafen!
Die neue Version des bekannten Wellen-Deformers präsentiert sich in einer verbesserten Version. Nun auch kompatibel mit CINEMA 4D R10, wurde "ADD THE SEA RELOADED" direkt in den Objekt- und Attribut-Manager eingebunden. So fällt das Erstellen und Mischen von Wellen sowie anderen organischen Formen deutlich einfacher.


PlanIT3D.com's Kathie Berry continues the Reviews of the "3DFluff Training for CINEMA 4D" series
Volume 1 - Design & Visualisation, Volume 2 - Radiosity Interiors, Volume 3 - Non-Organic Modeling, Volume 4 - Advanced Lighting & Rendering and Volume 5 - HAIR Styling and Rendering


New tutorial videos on cmiVFX
Don't miss Michael Marcondes instruction on CINEMA 4D constraints, set driven key and HUD functions in cmiVFX's videotutorials no. 53 and 54.


C4DCafe.com's "WARP 10" Contest Winners Announced
Check out the soaring animation that took grand prize!


February issue of 3D ATTACK - The CINEMA 4D Magazine
The February 2007 issue of 3D Attack - The CINEMA 4D magazine is now available in the 3D Attack shop. For more information, please visit 3D Attack. Features an interview with Nigel Wood, UV's and BodyPaint 3D - A Quick Guide by Thomas Pasieka, Normal Mapping with CINEMA 4D by Christopher Montesano & much more.


CINEMA 4D im Mostyle Blog
Kay Tennemann, erfolgreicher 3D-Freelancer, bietet einen Blick hinter die Kulissen professioneller Motiongraphics mit CINEMA 4D. In seinem Blog stellt er Projekte für Kunden wie z.B. Freenet und Sony vor. Dazu gibt es Makings Of's, Tutorials, Tipps & Tricks rund um CINEMA 4D.


CINEMA 4D & Fusion
Don't miss this new tutorial on the CINEMA 4D to Fusion workflow. Check it out at cmiVFX.com!


Fourth Issue of Spanish CINEMA 4D Magazine!
The fourth issue of the Spanish CINEMA 4D magazine is out now. More than 100 great pages with tutorials, interviews, videos and much more. And get Real Flow 4 for free!
Download it for free!


DPIT Nature Spirit V4 is here
Katachi - Graphics & Plugins announces V4 of their nature toolset DPIT Nature Spirit which will include a 3D fluids engine. Find out more about the engine and the preorder offer on their website at www.dpit2.de.


Call for Entries for "The 2007 Annual Telly Awards"
Honoring the best in Television, Film & Video and the Web. The entry Deadline is March 2, 2007. Click here for the online entry form.


More fun Tutorials from our friends at C4DCafe.com!
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow...modeling & animating a snow globe using Thinking Particles.
Flashback to the 60's, by modeling & animating a Lava Lamp using Thinking Particles.


Sony Pictures Imageworks takes the fright out of animating "Monster House"
Renderosity takes us inside this MAXON software created thrill ride for a close-up...ENTER IF YOU DARE!!


Freie TurnTool Version für CINEMA
Turntool für CINEMA 4D R10 ist bis Ende des Jahres frei erhältlich. Kunden, die bereit sind den Hersteller mit Tutorials zu unterstützen, können den freien Test-zeitraum sogar verlängern lassen.

Die Lizenzen können hier heruntergeladen werden:
http://www.turntool.com/Free-TNT-for-C4D.zip


Interview with Dylan Cole
Check out the interview with Matte Painter extrodinaire Dylan Cole at CG-Node.com.


Join "The Disaster" contest on C4DNexus.nl
Don´t miss this contest on the dutch CINEMA 4D community site. Great prizes are waiting.


Another interview with Dylan Cole
Don´t miss this interview with Matte Painter Dylan Cole.


Ko Maruyama Tutorials
Ko Maruyama is at it again creating even more specialized Tutorials for CINEMA 4D R 10 / After Effects users. His latest titles include:

- C4D For AE Users #8 : CTRL Tab vs. Tilde Key
- C4D For AE Users #9 : Layouts vs. Workspaces
- C4D For AE Users #10: Preview Range vs. Work Area


Anne Powers new book is in the works!
Accomplished Fine Artist, CINEMA 4D Teacher and Book Author Anne Powers invites you to a "sneak peek" of the updated and soon to be published: "CINEMA 4D The Artist's Project Sourcebook."


Computer Arts Tutorial: Create Realistic Skin
Question of the month: "How do you create a realistic skin shader in CINEMA 4D?" - Get this free tutorial, incl. project files here.


C4DNetwork Contest "Back Home"
Der 5. offizielle C4DNetwork Contest "BACK HOME" ist gestartet. Es gibt tolle Preise zu gewinnen. Vorbeischauen lohnt also.


fusionThing for CINEMA 4D R10
fusionThing is available for CINEMA 4D R10. Mac users can also get a Universal Binary version now.

Check it out at www.lotsofpixels.com/fusionThing.


New portuguese CINEMA 4D community
Jordan Gantier (www.pixgel.com) announced the brandnew CINEMA 4D website www.c4dbrasil.com.


"Discovering BodyPaint 3D R2 & R2.5 with 3D Kiwi"
Dan Ginavan puts the "Discovering BodyPaint 3D R2 & R2.5 with 3D Kiwi" tutorial through its paces.
If you know anything about 3D Kiwi (Nigel Doyle), of C4DCafe.com, it's that his comprehensive approach leaves no stone unturned!!
Dan's review on PlanIT3D.com makes it clear that this tutorial is time well spent.


NAKD keeps their eye on the ball with Nike MAXSIGHT contact lenses!
The project, created using CINEMA 4D, can be viewed at PlanIT3D.com.


Change in Dutch CINEMA 4D Forums
After more than 65000 posts from over 3000 members, the biggest Dutch-speaking C4D community www.cinema4d.nl will close its doors.
This is not an unhappy event because it will make place for a new and improved forum with a brand new name, www.c4dnexus.nl!

In order to continute to help C4D users (and to let them show of their work) a lot of effort was put into in creating a smooth functioning site with a stylish look. Of course there are still many downloads, tutorials, resources and the occasional contest, but also a whole list of new features, far too long to sum up here.
Everything is free of charge, just register yourself to have full access. So pay them a visit and see for yourself!


Third Issue of Spanish CINEMA 4D Magazine!
The third issue of the Spanish CINEMA 4D magazine is out now. More than 100 great pages with tutorials, interviews, videos and much more.
Download it for free!


CGTalk Award for "Back Home" from Oliver Hecke
Be sure to check out this really fine piece of CINEMA 4D art.


Open Season hits the mark with CINEMA 4D
CGFocus.com hosts this tale about a deer, a bear & the Sony Matte and Texture Artists who brought them to life.


CINEMA 4D played a key role in the feature film, "One Night with the King"!
See the Trailer, then go see the film. More information.


CG Focus falls under the spell of "We Are The Strange"
CINEMA 4D played an integral role in M dot Strange's unique feature length film. Have a look at cgfocus.com.


CINEMA 4D and BodyPaint 3D assist in the creation of the Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
Mary Dell interviews Ivo Horvat about his work for Renderosity on this masterpiece of filmmaking.


Think Roller Derby is dead? Think again!
CINEMA 4D assists Mark Woolen and Associates in bringing the documentary "Jam" to life. Skate on over to Renderosity to read all about it.


November issue of 3DAttack - The CINEMA 4D Magazine
The November 2006 issue is now available in the 3D Attack shop.
This months issue features an Interview with Dennis Frick, Tutorials by Jamie Hamel-Smith in English & Mark Gmehling in both English and German, a Review on the ScoobyCamTools Plug-In & much more.


Exchange your CINEMA 4D textures!
You are interested in loads of great CINEMA 4D textures? Like to share your textures and shaders with other users?
Don't miss it on c4dtextures.com.


CINEMA 4D created short film "Embryo" by Mike Goedecke now available on iTunes!
Find out more about Belief and Mike Goedecke's award winning film!
Downloadable from iTunes store.


Check out Ko Maruyama's Tutorials on After Effects and CINEMA 4D
Intro / Simple tips, Timelines / Keyframes, Using a tablet/pen, Render Queue / Batch, Looping, Collect Files / Save Project, & Save Incremental


Italian commmcercial with CINEMA 4D
Don´t miss "LOCANDINA TEATRALE".


CINEMA 4D Wikipedia entry
Join the online database by contributing what you consider to be important notes. The ever-changing wikipedia should be modified (either by addition or ommission) by the user base - that's you!


XPresso24.com is online
Don´t miss this new web portal. Dedicated to MAXON's XPresso.


Three ways to fake Liquid
Prolific tutorial writer and CG artist Ko Maruyama strikes again!
This time with a trio of water simulation tuts sure to peak your interest!.
They are: Fake Liquid in C4D, Fake Liquid in C4D # 2 and Fake Liquid # 3.


First Time Ever! Post Production Awards
The Hollywood Post Alliance will recognize entries in the art, science, and craft of Post Production. DEADLINE for submission is September 22nd.


Browncoats unite! Lance Powell leads the BodyPaint 3D charge to Serenity
Renderosity hosts this tale of a man and his matte paintings in a land called Zoic.


c4dnetwork eröffnet neue Gallery-Website
Ab sofort nehmen die Macher des c4dnetwork Einsendungen für die neu gelaunchte Gallery-Website entgegen.