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Cineware by Maxon

Cineware by Maxon enables you to exchange easily with the most intuitive 3D Solution. Our tools integrate seamlessly and help you to master the challenge of bringing high-end 3D content comfortably from Cinema 4D to the Unreal Engine.

  • Supported Platforms
  • Supported Engine Versions
    5.2

Please note that Cineware by Maxon only works with Unreal Engine 5.0 and beyond and requires Cinema 4D 2023.0 and beyond. 

The Cineware by Maxon plugin allows you to import Cinema 4D files quickly and easily into Unreal Engine by translating .c4d files via Datasmith into the Unreal Engine, generating the scene on-the-fly, eliminating the need for Cineware caches. Thanks to the flexibility this offers, there's a new option to modify Cinema 4D attributes directly within the Unreal Editor. 

Cinema 4D is a professional 3D modeling, animation, and rendering software solution. Its fast, powerful, flexible, and stable toolset conquer the complex challenges of 3D content creation for design, motion design, VFX, games, and visualization professionals. Cinema 4D is the most accessible 3D software package on the market and provides a uniquely efficient workflow. A playground-like feel gives artists the freedom to be creative - producing outstanding results, whether working on your own or in a team. For more information: https://www.maxon.net/cinema-4d


UPDATE:

Cineware by Maxon has received a significant update that focuses on improving the seamless import of Cinema 4D files directly into Unreal Engine. This new feature allows users to import Redshift Materials while maintaining a smooth experience and excellent fidelity.

Technical Details

Cineware by Maxon currently supports:

  • Redshift Materials rudimentary support
  • Import / Reimport while not overwriting changes made in Unreal
  • Animations (transforms and render visibility)
  • StaticMeshes
  • GeometryCaches (import any PSR or morph animation)
  • Materials
  • Lights
  • Cameras (ISO, shutter speed, F-stop, aspect ratio)


Known Issues

  • Some inconsistencies when importing materials 

 

Please consult the documentation in the package for more detailed information.

Support: https://support.maxon.net/