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    Posted by Rob Ainscough on February 6, 2010 at 8:54 pm

    I’m trying to decide on whether or not I want to get Cinema 4D or TurboCAD Pro v5.

    What I need to accomplish:

    1. Create 3D objects to very specific dimensions (Auto’s upper and lower control arms with shock/spring)
    2. Animate suspensions motion with control arms and shocks and springs.

    TurboCAD Pro v5 ($500) seems to be limited in animation abilities (it can’t actually animate it’s objects). So it seems Cinema 4D is high on my list ($1000). So the question is, does Cinema 4D Core have enough of what I need to accomplish my tasks? Or do I need some of the extensions for Cinema 4D Core ($2500 – $3500)?

    Rob.

    Rob Ainscough replied 16 years, 5 months ago 2 Members · 4 Replies
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  • Randy Johnson

    February 7, 2010 at 9:53 am

    Yes, For that type of animation you can get it done with core. You will need to learn a bit of expresso (node based controls). You would be better off with some constraint options, you can get this with MOCCA module or a cheaper and powerful option is this plug in set
    https://www.cactus3d.com/Plugins.html

    /Randy

  • Rob Ainscough

    February 7, 2010 at 7:35 pm

    Randy,

    Thanks for the response. The Cactus3d plug-INS look interesting, but I’m not clear on which ones will meet my needs?

    Character Bundle Pro ? $250

    Thanks Rob

  • Randy Johnson

    February 8, 2010 at 3:35 pm

    You are looking for IK tools and constraints.

    /Randy

  • Rob Ainscough

    February 8, 2010 at 3:51 pm

    Thanks Randy.

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