Maxon's 2024.1 October Release - Update

Maxon's Exciting October Releases: A Dive Into Enhanced Features

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Maxon, the brains behind stellar software solutions for a myriad of professionals from editors to visual effect artists, is ecstatic to unveil its latest October release. This launch encompasses a gamut of enhancements across various Maxon One products. From the newbie stepping into the Cinema 4D world to the adept user of the esteemed MoGraph toolset, there's something for everyone.

Cinema 4D 2024.1: What's New?

• Starting on the Right Foot: For those setting their first foot into Cinema 4D, they are greeted with ready-to-use starter scenes. This is an excellent springboard into their cinematic journey.

• MoGraph Boost: Motion graphic aficionados will relish the ramped-up speeds, notably in Effectors and Multi-instance Cloners.

• Addressing The Bugs: This release hasn't overlooked the niggles, as it also brings forth high-priority bug fixes.

Redshift 3.5.20: Enhanced and Refined

• Streamlined Camera Navigation: With the debut of the undersampling technique for RT, camera movement in scenes is snappier, all while preserving a consistent quality standard.

• Pixel Displacement Perks: Witness heightened performance in per-pixel displacement in RT, especially when compared to its predecessors.

• Texture and Shader Updates: Redshift now houses texture compression for VRAM optimization. Moreover, features like 3D distortions in the Distorter shader and fresh parameters in MatCap shader make their entry.

Magic Bullet 2024.1: Fixes and More

• Key Rectifications: From an erroneous logging session in the Red Giant analytics library to tool strength reset glitches, Magic Bullet's latest version promises a more streamlined experience.

• Localization Tweaks: Expect a seamless Colorista workflow, thanks to the bug fixes related to preset savings.

Cineware and Adobe Illustrator: A Harmonious Blend

• Bridging Gaps: The updated Cineware plugin ensures a harmonious working relationship between Adobe Illustrator 2023 and Cinema 4D 2024.1. This integration means users can now manipulate 3D objects straight from Adobe Illustrator.

Capsules: The New Entrants

• Rocket Lasso's Magic: The Pulse Spline Modifier by Rocket Lasso introduces simplified animations of spline growth. Its pairing with the Electric Spline Modifier can produce dynamic energy surges. Plus, it's a boon for generating motion graphics effects.

• Laubwerk's Green Beauty: From architectural designs to movie scenes, Laubwerk's 54 new plant offerings guarantee a touch of realistic natural beauty.

• Fuchs & Vogel's Mastery: Breathe life into your 3D scenes with the precision of 26 Redshift Stone Wall Materials, all crafted with expertise by Fuchs & Vogel.

From bug fixes to exciting new features, Maxon's October releases promise a comprehensive, enhanced user experience for creators across the spectrum.

On Drop & Render we already updated the farm to use the latest version. If you'd like to start boosting your render times, click here!