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For immediate release MAXON Unveils Robust Cinema 4D Release 16 (R16) Legacy of 3D Software Innovation Delivers Modeling, Animation and Rendering Enhancements for 'Real-World' Workflow

FRIEDRICHSDORF, Germany - August 5, 2014 - MAXONunveiled Cinema 4D Release 16 (R16), the next generation release of the company's industry-leading 3D software. In addition to countless workflow enhancements, Cinema 4D R16 delivers powerful new features including a modeling PolyPen 'super-tool', a Motion Tracker for easily integrating 3D content within live footage and a Reflectance material channel for multi-layered reflections and specularity.
Release 16 reinforces MAXON's commitment to provide creative professionals with stability,
performance, unmatched integration, and a straightforward interface to optimize any workflow.

See Cinema 4D R16 at SIGGRAPH 2014in Vancouver, August 12 -14, 2014, Booth #1422 Key Highlights of Release 16 include: Animation:

Motion Tracker - Seamless integration of 3D elements into real-world footage.

Interaction Tag- Control over 3D objects and works with Tweak mode to provide information on object movement and highlighting.

Modeling:

PolyPen- Paint polygons and move, clone, cut and weld points or edges of 3D models. Bevel Deformer- Non-destructive and animatable bevels.

Sculpting- Numerous improvements and dynamic features for precision.

Other Features- All-new Cogwheel spline primitive; Mesh Check tool; Deformer Falloff options, and cap enhancements.

Rendering:

Reflectance Channel- Added control over reflections and specularity within a single new channel, with multiple layers for creating complex surfaces.

New Render Engine for Hair and Sketch - A new unified effects render engine to seamlessly raytrace Hair and Sketch lines.

Team Render Server - Enhancements including a new client-server architecture.

Performance and Workflow Features

Cinema 4D Release 16 performance and workflow features, including a revised Content Library,
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support for the current versions of FBX and Alembic, a new Solo button, Annotations, a new UV Peeler and more.

Complete list of features in Cinema 4D R16.

Pricing and Availability

Shipping September, 2014
Mac OS X / Windows

System requirements

MAXON Cinema 4D R16

Imagery: Packshots singles

Packshots range

UI screenshots Feature screenshots Artwork renderings

Landing Page: www.maxon.net/r16

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About MAXON

Headquartered in Friedrichsdorf, Germany, MAXON Computer is a developer of professional 3D modeling, painting, animation and rendering solutions. Its award-winning Cinema 4D has been used extensively to help create everything from stunning visual effects in top feature films, TV shows and commercials, cutting-edge game cinematics, medical illustration, architectural and industrial design applications. MAXON has offices in Germany, USA, United Kingdom, France, Japan and Singapore. For additional information on MAXON visit www.maxon.net.

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