Cinema 4D is a professional-grade application used for 3D animation, modeling, simulation, and rendering. While it comes with its native rendering engine, Redshift, Cinema 4D also supports a wide range of third-party render plug-ins. In this article, we’ll explore whether Vray GPU or Arnold GPU for Cinema 4D is the better option.

VRay, developed by Chaos, is a well-established rendering engine known for its high-quality, photorealistic output and real-time capabilities. Although it’s not built into Cinema 4D, it integrates smoothly and functions reliably within the environment. Let’s take a closer look at the advantages and limitations of Vray GPU for Cinema 4D.

Easy to use

VRay features a user-friendly interface and intuitive tools that cater well to artists, helping improve workflow and allowing users to complete tasks more quickly and effectively.

High-quality and fast rendering

VRay for Cinema 4D offers impressive rendering power. In addition to CPU rendering, it supports GPU rendering for faster performance. Moreover, its new hybrid rendering mode can utilize both CPU and GPU simultaneously, delivering realistic results in a shorter time. See details about Vray hybrid rendering here.

Scalable rendering

Beyond local rendering, V-Ray supports cloud-based rendering via services like Chaos Cloud or external render farms. This scalability allows users to distribute rendering tasks across multiple systems and generate high-resolution results more quickly

Comprehensive tools

With numerous features such as a broad range of lighting, rendering tools, and its ability to handle even the most complex scenes, Vray can streamline workflows and produce visually stunning outputs.

Flexibility

Vray GPU for Cinema 4D offers great flexibility, allowing users to fine-tune settings such as lighting, materials, and textures. It also supports easy switching between CPU, GPU, and hybrid modes to suit different project needs and hardware setups.

Limitation

Depending on the rendering method and hardware, Vray GPU for Cinema 4D may lack support for certain features available in its CPU counterpart, such as Coat Filter and Multi Matte. More information on these limitations is available at this link.

Arnold is a high-end Monte Carlo ray tracing renderer known for delivering realistic 3D character renders and lifelike visualizations. Widely used across the industry, it’s also a powerful third-party rendering option for Cinema 4D. Let’s take a look at what makes Arnold GPU for Cinema 4D stand out, along with its limitations.

Easy to use

Arnold is designed with usability in mind. Its features are user-friendly and well-organised, its rendering settings are simple to learn—making it easy for both beginners and professionals to get started quickly.

Realistic rendering

Arnold’s unbiased rendering engine accurately simulates light behavior, resulting in highly photorealistic images. It’s especially effective at handling subtle lighting effects and complex materials..

Feature-rich

Arnold offers deeper native integration with Cinema 4D than most other third-party engines. It supports many Cinema 4D features, such as Noises and the Floor Object. It also fully supports professional standards like OCIO, ACES, and OSL. The Interactive Preview Render (IPR) is responsive, whether using CPU or GPU mode.

Flexibility

Arnold supports both CPU and GPU rendering, offering flexibility that some engines lack. Unlike Corona (CPU only) or Redshift and Octane (GPU only), Arnold allows seamless switching between CPU and GPU modes—while delivering identical results across both.

Limitation 

Despite its strengths, Arnold GPU does have some limitations in Cinema 4D. It does not support volume rendering from Turbulence FD or X-Particles. Additionally, some older C4DtoA shaders (from versions before 2.5.0), such as normal_displacement, vector_displacement may not be compatible when imported from previous projects via ASS files.

Before we dive into the similarities and differences between the two, let’s first go over the summary table below for a quick comparison.

In terms of pricing, both Vray and Arnold are available only through subscription-based licenses, with no option for perpetual purchase. While Vray’s monthly cost is about twice that of Arnold, it’s important to consider additional factors to determine if the higher price is justified.

Vray offers three rendering modes—GPU, CPU, and hybrid—giving users more flexibility depending on their workflow. In contrast, Arnold supports two options: CPU and GPU rendering.

In terms of rendering algorithm, Vray supports both biased and unbiased rendering, allowing users to prioritize either speed or realism. Arnold, on the other hand, is strictly an unbiased renderer, designed to produce physically accurate images that mimic real-world lighting.

Both engines rely on NVIDIA’s GPU architecture. However, Vray GPU supports both CUDA and OptiX, while Arnold GPU uses OptiX only.

In terms of hardware scalability, both Vray and Arnold can leverage multiple GPUs to accelerate rendering. While Vray technically supports unlimited GPUs, it is officially optimized for up to 4. Arnold is stated to support a maximum of 8 GPUs.

As for platform compatibility, both renderers can run on Windows and Linux. Although Vray can be used on macOS, Chaos has clarified that it does not offer official support for it.

Lastly, both Vray and Arnold provide a 30-day free trial, giving users a chance to test them out before making a decision.

Ready to see how they perform in practice? Let’s scroll down to check out the render tests iRender ran using Vray GPU or Arnold GPU for Cinema 4D.

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Choosing a renderer is one of the most critical decisions for 3D artists using Cinema 4D. The renderer you select can impact your workflow speed, the visual quality of your final output, system requirements, and even your creative process. With several high-powered third-party engines available, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the options.

In this guide, we’ll break down and compare three of the most popular third-party render engines for Cinema 4D: Arnold, Octane, and Redshift. Each has unique strengths and limitations, and the best choice depends on your specific needs, style, and hardware. In this blog post, let’s explore it with iRender.

Before delving into specific renderers, consider what aspects are most critical for your projects:

• Speed: Is rapid rendering a priority to meet tight deadlines?​ 
• Quality: Do you require photorealistic outputs with intricate details?​ 
• Versatility: Is compatibility across various platforms and project types important?​ 
• Stability: Do you need a renderer known for consistent performance without frequent crashes?​

By identifying your priorities, you can better align your choice of renderer with your specific needs.​

CPU rendering relies on the central processing unit (CPU) to handle all aspects of the rendering process—lighting, shadows, global illumination (GI), caustics, and more. It is known for its high physical accuracy and broad compatibility, although it’s generally slower compared to GPU rendering.

Advantages:

• Not dependent on GPU and runs well on almost any system
• Stable and reliable, especially when handling heavy or complex scenes
• Physically accurate and high-quality results
• Often performs better in scenes with complex effects like volumetrics, displacement, particles, etc.

Disadvantages:

• Longer render times compared to GPU
• Doesn’t leverage the massive parallel computing power of modern GPUs
• Requires a powerful CPU with many cores

GPU rendering utilizes the graphics processing unit (GPU) to perform rendering calculations. Thanks to the GPU’s massively parallel architecture, it can render images significantly faster, making it especially useful for quick previews or tight deadlines.

 Advantages:

• Extremely fast – drastically reduces render times
  
• Supports real-time/interactive rendering (instant preview of changes)
  
• Fully leverages the power of modern GPUs (like the Nvidia RTX series)
  
• Ideal for fast, flexible, creative pipelines
  

Disadvantages:

• Heavily hardware-dependent – requires a powerful GPU with plenty of VRAM
  
• Some effects are still not fully optimized (e.g., volumetrics, heavy motion blur)
  
• May become unstable with very large scenes if VRAM is insufficient

Arnold has a longstanding reputation in the film industry for its high-quality, photorealistic rendering capabilities. Arnold is particularly favored for projects where uncompromised quality is essential and rendering speed is a secondary concern.​ 

Ideal for: Artists and studios aiming for top-tier visual quality in film and television projects.​

Pros: 

• Versatility: It supports both CPU and GPU rendering, accommodating various hardware setups.​ 
• Cross-Platform Compatibility: It integrates seamlessly with multiple 3D applications, including Cinema 4D, Maya, 3ds Max, and Houdini.​ 
• Feature-Rich: Offers a comprehensive set of tools, including a full Toon system for non-photorealistic rendering.​ 
• Stability: Known for its reliability, making it suitable for complex and lengthy projects.​

Cons:

• Render Speed: Generally slower compared to GPU-focused renderers.​ 
• Cost: Requires a separate license, adding to project expenses.​

Redshift is a GPU-accelerated renderer known for its balance between speed and flexibility. Redshift suits users who need a versatile renderer capable of handling a variety of project demands efficiently.​

Pros:

• Customization: Allows extensive shader and lighting adjustments to achieve the desired look.​ 
• Efficiency: It handles complex scenes with large datasets efficiently.​ 
• Integration: As a Maxon product, it offers tight integration with Cinema 4D, streamlining the workflow.​

Cons:

• Learning Curve: It may require time to master its node-based material system.​ 
• Hardware Requirements: Needs a compatible and powerful GPU for best performance.

Octane is renowned for its speed and impressive output quality, especially when leveraging GPU acceleration. Octane is ideal for artists who prioritize rapid rendering without significantly compromising on quality.​

Pros:​

• Real-Time Feedback: Provides immediate visual feedback, enhancing the creative process.​ 
• ACES Workflow Support: Facilitates a wide color gamut and high dynamic range, contributing to more realistic renders.​ 
• Cost-Effective: Figma offers a competitive pricing structure, making it accessible for freelancers and small studios.​

Cons:

• Hardware Dependency: Requires a robust GPU, specifically NVIDIA cards, for optimal performance.​
• Stability Issues: Users have reported occasional crashes, though stability has improved in recent versions.

Selecting the appropriate renderer involves weighing project requirements, hardware capabilities, budget constraints, and personal workflow preferences. It’s advisable to test trial versions of these renderers to experience their interfaces and performance firsthand. Engaging with community forums and seeking feedback from other professionals can also provide valuable insights.​The best choice aligns with your specific needs and enhances your creative process within Cinema 4D.

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In November 2024, Ephere has released Ornatrix 3 for Cinema 4D. It’s a powerful plugin for generating dynamic hair, fur and feathers. In this new update, we see Ephere add a new Graft Grooms system, new options to box grooming operators and bake modifiers, improvements in key features like Edit Guides, Guides from Guide Mesh, Clump, Surface Comb, Noise and Mesh from Strands.

In Ornatrix 3 for Cinem 4D, Ephere introduces some new features that have released in the version for Maya. For example, now Cinema 4D users can experience Graft Grooms – a new type of preset designed to help you create entire grooms through a simple point-and-click workflow. You can drag across the surface of a character to draw a graft surface, from which Ornatrix generates the hair automatically.

You can choose to use presets for different hairstyles or to create own custom grafts, which can then be reused between projects or shared with other artists.

In this new update, there is a ystem for ‘boxing’ Ornatrix operators, combining set of operators in a single Groom modifier. Operators combined in this way enable you to edit procedurally. And if you want to edit them individually, it can be unboxed again.

It is also now possible to bake modifiers, which caches their output, speeding up evaluation and reducing temporal artefacts, at the expense of absolute accuracy.

Other key modifiers also got many updates, such as Edit Guides, Guides from Guide Mesh, Clump, Surface Comb, Noise and Mesh from Strands.

Performance has been improved by “up to 100x” in “various parts” of the app, although an improvement of “around 90%” when mirroring circular brushes seems more likely to be typical.

Ornatrix 3 for Cinema 4D is available for Cinema 4D R25+ on Windows 10+ and macOS 10.14+. A perpetual license costs $599; rental costs $50/month or $420/year.

This plugin renders natively in Arnold, Corona and Redshift, and can be converted to a mesh or spline curves for rendering in other renderers like OctaneRender and V-Ray.

You can definitely use Ornatrix for Cinema 4D on iRender’s remote computers. iRender provides you a high-performance and configurable server system for 3D rendering, AI Training, VR & AR, simulation, etc. We believe that design and creative activities are private and personal that only you artists will know what you want with your animation.

You can create a machine with pre-installed Cinema 4D, then install Ornatrix on our remote machine (first time access only), add license, and modify, adjust and render by yourself there.

Let’s see some of Cinema 4D benchmark with Redshift, V-ray and Octane on our package RT4090s:

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In the previous article series, we introduced some lighting plugins and animation plugins to you, hoping you have a faster workflow in Cinema 4D. In this article, let’s take a look at some Cinema 4D creation plugins from Greyscalegorilla, to help you visualize various aspect ratios or create complex reflectance materials.

Let’s explore 3 Cinema 4D Creation plugins to visualize various aspect ratios or create complex reflectance materials easily.

This plugin allows you to align and distribute your objects in Cinema 4D with ease. You now don’t need to manually type in coordinates, just use this tool to align and distribute based on your object’s bounding boxes.

Some of Align’s prominent features:

• • • • Align objects just like in popular 2D image programs
      • Work in orthographic or perspective mode
      • Line things up via the pivot point or bounding box
      • Align will use the bounding box of your shape for easy alignment.
      • Distribute objects along any axis
      • Distribute objects using your pivot point
      • Use world or local space for your distribution

This plugin helps you visualize better all the aspects ratios for a single render in Cinema 4D viewport. If your clients want to have different cropping for their social posts, and you don’t want or don’t have time to render each one of them seperately, this tool is the one for you.

Some of Social Frame’s prominent features:

• • • • Drag-and-drop tag workflow
      • Visualize multiple modern social media crops, from Instagram, Dribbles, X to Facebook, etc.
      • Masking to show crops clearly: use masks to get a better sense of how various crops will look on your main image
      • Automatically adjusts FOV and you will not lose your perfect framing when you change aspect ratio.
      • Output to takes: render multiple cropped images out of C4D directly.
      • Square mode

Topcoat is a powerful material plugin for Cinema 4D that allows users to create realistic textures with ease. The variety of presets, up to 60 textures, which can be applied with one click is making it one of the best choice for Cinema 4D users. You can also create your own custom textures, helping you to achieve true-to-life renders in Cinema 4D.

Some of Topcoat’s prominent features:

• • • • 8 Reflection Types
      • Modifiers tab for easy texture customization
      • Instant Material preview
      • 12 Mask and Alpha types
      • Horizontal and vertical layout modes
      • 14 render presets
      • Over 25 Procedural Bump presets
      • Over 15 Procedural Blur presets
      • 11 metal material presets
      • Simple Reflectance layering

You can definitely use these Cinema 4D animation plugins on iRender’s remote computers. iRender provides you a high-performance and configurable server system for 3D rendering, AI Training, VR & AR, simulation, etc. We believe that design and creative activities are private and personal that only you artists will know what you want with your animation.

You can create a machine with pre-installed Cinema 4D, then install these plugins on our remote machine (first time access only), add license, and modify, adjust and render by yourself there.

Let’s see some of Cinema 4D benchmark with Redshift, V-ray and Octane on our package RT4090s:

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Cinema 4D is a 3D software suite for animation, modeling, simulation, and rendering, created by the German company Maxon. It offers various license options tailored to different requirements. If you’re unsure which Cinema 4D license best suits your needs, let iRender assist you in making the right choice.

To choose a Cinema 4D license that is suitable for you, start by identifying your needs, usage frequency, and budget.  

First, know your demand. For educational purposes, ask yourself: Are you using the software to learn or teach? Will it be used during class or after?  For work purposes, determine if the software is used by you only or will be shared with your team.  

Next, consider how often you’ll use it—just a few days, a month, or several months.  

You’ll also need to ensure your PC meets the software’s system requirements, which vary depending on the version. For example, Cinema 4D 2025 requires Windows 10 or macOS 13.6+, an Intel or AMD 64-bit processor with AVX2 support, 16GB of RAM, and a compatible NVIDIA or AMD graphics card with DirectX 12 feature level 11.0 support.  

Finally, estimate your budget for the software. Since 3D modeling involves multiple steps, outline your total project budget and allocate costs to each phase to stay within limits.  

We understand that budgeting for a project can be challenging. To help, we’ll provide a breakdown of license types and their costs in the next section, giving you a clearer understanding of your expenses.

A key step in selecting the right Cinema 4D license is understanding the available options. There are six types of licenses, starting with:

This license offers monthly or annual payment options. It allows access on multiple devices, though only one can be active at a time. Activation is done by logging into your Maxon account, and the software requires an internet connection during use.

The cost on the Maxon website is €121.77 per month. For those with frequent project needs, opting for the annual payment of €859.77 (equivalent to €71.64 per month) can be more cost-effective. You should choose a Cinema 4D license like this subscription one if you’re a freelancer and your project requirements vary.

A Cinema 4D perpetual license is a one-time purchase that provides users with the ability to use a specific version of the software indefinitely. With this type of license, you do not need an internet connection after the initial activation process is completed. However, it is important to note that the license only grants access to a particular version of Cinema 4D and does not include updates or upgrades to newer versions.

A perpetual license allows users to install the software on multiple devices, but it can only be actively used on one device at a time. Additionally, if you decide you no longer need the license, you can transfer it to another user. To do so, you must complete a transfer form and submit it to Maxon, which will charge a fee for processing the transfer.

While Maxon no longer offers perpetual licenses for their products directly through their website, existing perpetual licenses remain valid. New perpetual licenses can still be purchased through authorized resellers, but the pricing may vary depending on the reseller.

This license allows multiple users within the same team to share access, provided they are not working simultaneously. The administrator is responsible for managing the distribution of licenses among team members. This setup makes the license an excellent option for studios and organizations with collaborative workflows.

By paying a minimum price of €170.97 per month or opting for an annual payment of €1204.7 (equivalent to €100.34 per month), your team will receive access to five team licenses (seats), enabling efficient resource sharing and cost management for group projects.

If you are a student, teacher, or educational institution, you can choose a Cinema 4D license called an educational license. This provides access to a comprehensive bundle that includes Cinema 4D, Red Giant, Forger, ZBrush, and Redshift, all for a minimal administration fee.

To purchase this license, you must first create a Maxon account and submit an application form along with proof of your identity or eligibility. Once your application is approved, you will receive a 1-year license. This license can be renewed annually by reapplying and providing updated documentation.

The discounted price for a 1-year license varies based on your status: educational institutions pay €220.17, while teachers and students can access the license for €73.80 each.

If you want to evaluate the software before making a payment, you can choose a Cinema 4D license for free. This license will be valid for 14 days, you can access a full-functional version of the software. Not only that, you can also try other Maxon products like Redshift, ZBrush.

After setting up the demand and looking through all types of licenses, you will decide whether to choose a Cinema 4D license from the official website of Maxon or its resellers. Purchasing from resellers can offer the advantage of lower prices; however, it’s essential to verify their legitimacy before proceeding with any payment. Additionally, some users sell their licenses online, and while this can be another option, it’s crucial to ensure that the seller is reliable and trustworthy.

For the best final result, not only a complicated model and appropriate rendering software are required but also a computer with a powerful configuration. iRender provides high configurations of machines with upmarket specifications like AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 3955WX @ 3.9 – 4.2GHz or AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 5975WX @ 3.6 – 4.5GHz, RAM 256GB, Storage NVMe SSD 2TB. Most importantly, we always update to the latest GPU technology.

Cinema 4D often comes with render engines like Redshift, V-Ray, Corona, Arnold, etc. Whether or not you use any of those render engines, you still can find a suitable package at iRender with GPU 1/2/4/6/8 x RTX4090 or RTX3090. You can consider our packages and their configuration here.

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Autodesk Arnold, although is not a common choice for Cinema 4D like Redshift and Octane, still manages to be one of the most versatile render engines and proves its advantages in handling sophisticated and demanding scenes. In this article, let’s see how you can work with Cinema 4D and Arnold on iRender powerful remote machine.

iRender provides remote machines with the latest pre-installed Cinema 4D. You can always choose to create one by going to Machine GPU > Create machine > choose the server you want to use > choose Cinema 4D in the dropdown menu Software pre-installed.

After you have done creating the machine with preinstalled Cinema 4D, just Boot it up and Connect.

Right now iRender provides each user one license of Cinema 4D for free, so you can activate and use our Cinema 4D license following this instructions.

Then we move to the next step to set up Arnold on the remote machine.

This instructions below will show you how to set up Arnold on a Windows machine.

Arnold for Cinema 4D is C4DtoA plug-in, and it is distributed as an executable file. After you connect to iRender remote machine, you will realize that it looks like a normal computer with browser and internet and some basic software.

Because iRender doesn’t provide Arnold license, now you should go to the internet and download C4DtoA from the Autodesk Account Portal using your own Autodesk account. Please note that this instruction uses C4DtoA for Cinema 4D R25 images, but C4DtoA 4.7.9 version is the one compatible with the pre-installed Cinema 4D 2025.0.2.

After it’s done, you double click on the downloaded .exe file to start the installation. Just click through the Setup Wizard until the setup is completed.

Select the directory where your Cinema 4D is installed. C4DtoA installer will auto-detect the installation path.

Now choose the folder where C4DtoA will appear in the Start menu.

You can click Install to start the installation and click Finish to close the Setup Wizard.

Start Cinema 4D and you should see the Arnold plugin menu in the main menu bar as below:

Now you are able to render/modify/set-up your project with Arnold in Cinema 4D.

iRender provide to you high performance and configurable server system for 3D rendering, AI Training, VR & AR, simulation, etc. We believe that design and creative activities are private and personal that only you artists will know what you want with your animation. That’s the reason why we provide remote server so that you can install any software you need, and do whatever you like with your project.

You will only need to install your software for the first time, and next time you connect to the computer everything is ready for use.

Arnold developers have improved the render engine in the latest version, which helps it utilize multiple GPUs more smoothly. At iRender, we offer tailored packages with state of the art multi RTX 4090/3090 for Cinema 4D and Arnold users.

You can see that our configuration above are all more than enough to have a project in Cinema 4D with Arnold renderer run smoothly. Processor is AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 3955WX and .AMD Ryzen Threadripper Pro 5975WX. RAM 256GB. We also provide storage NVMe SSD with 2TB. With those hardware, you can be assured that your scene will load faster, more stable when running with multiple software.

Come to the most important factor Video card (GPU). RTX4090 comes first, the speed is 80% and 64% faster than RTX 3080Ti and RTX 3090Ti relatively, proving it to be the best one in terms of speed.

Check out more to see why RTX 4090 is the best choice for Arnold rendering: How does Autodesk Arnold perform on RTX4090?

Plus, at iRender, we provide you more support than just those config.

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Maxon has released Cinema 4D 2025.1, the latest version of its 3D software for motion graphics, VFX and visualization work. 

The latest update significantly enhances Cinema 4D’s Boolean modeling system by boosting the speed and stability of Boolean operations, and enabling the creation of more intricate Boolean hierarchies. Additionally, the simulation toolsets have been updated with features such as a new Particle Node Modifier, alongside improvements to Scene Nodes, animation tools, and USD workflows.

Let’s explore it with iRender in this blog!

Workflow is consistent with the previous Boole generator, but is “faster and more robust”, particularly when animating Booleans.

Unlike the Boole object, which is limited to two inputs, the new generator supports any number of input objects, making it possible to create more complex geometry.

Nested hierarchies of Boolean operations can be achieved with multiple groups and generators. Vertex, edge, and polygon selections are retained, and attributes like UVs and colors are preserved just as they are for selections. 

The introduction of Collision Noise adds a unique, per-scene random vector to the contact and bounce responses, akin to Bullet, diversifying collision behaviors. The restrict movement on contacts feature prevents unwanted movements from fixed constraints, thus reducing intersection issues. 

Additionally, Collision Priority allows prioritization between colliders and dynamic objects, offering split average or extra pass solve methods.

The MoGraph Matrix has been updated to sync with the simulated positions of rigid bodies. The thickness attribute is now referred to as the search radius, indicating the area for collision detection. 

For smoke and fire simulation, the Pyro toolset gets a new “Out of Core” Storage option, making it possible to perform larger simulations by assigning more GPU memory to Pyro.

There is also a new Ambient Temperature control for simulations, and new options to have simulation pressure control Vorticity and Turbulence.

System properties for Particles are exposed in the Simulation Scene Settings.

Add and define custom particle properties to be used in emitters and modifiers.  Emitters and Modifiers can define output data to be generated for the defined custom property, each will have its own unique data that is outputted. When custom properties are defined, parameters corresponding to their type will appear under the Custom tab of the Emitter objects.

Animators get workflow improvements including the option to copy and paste data in the Powerslider in the same way as the Timeline, and the Tween Tool gets a Global Space Mode. IK tag supports an option to “Rotate to Goal” allowing the first bone in the chain to rotate to the goal improving stability.

Render Ranges allows for user specified ranges of frames to be rendered and Custom Frames allows for multiple individual ranges to be entered. When rendering, C4D will now check all existing frames before the render starts and allow you to skip frames that already exist.

Changes to the Scene Nodes system include the option to use child objects or linked objects as generators to create custom mesh or spline generators.

There are also new Geometry by Type and Geometry Info nodes, and updates to existing nodes. Set Points Value adds an option to center points relative to the bounding box of selected points. Noise Modifier adds support for displacing splines and Relative Noise scale.

For pipeline integration, support for USD workflows has been expanded.

Users can now import character animation in USD format, including joint hierarchies and skin weighting; and can import and export some animated camera and light settings. 

 The new modernized XRS brings improved speed and stability to reinforce a collaborative workflow ensuring artists can manage complex scenes with confidence.

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Cinema 4D often comes with third render engines like Octane, V-Ray, Arnold or its now standard renderer Redshift. Whether or not you use any of those render engines, you still can find a suitable package at iRender. You can create a machine with pre-installed Cinema 4D, add license, and modify, adjust and render by yourself there. 

Let’s see some of Cinema 4D benchmark with Redshift, V-ray and Octane below

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