seth0x2b
10-27-2006, 03:45 PM
Hey guys.
Ive ben working at a friends home for some time now with C4D.I've learned my way around the program(I had Maya and 3DS background so that wasn't a very hard task...:) )Here's where it all begins:
I've just been hired on a fulltime basis to do 3d modelling/texturing.The department where I'll do all the work does not have a 3D software package yet...so I've been asked to provide a "solution".Of course...I've suggested Cinema4D, but the boss is asking why not Maya or 3DS, cuz they're so popular....I've explained a few things to him(pricing and all...)I've convinced him to buy C4D for the department.
1. The problem is that when I've been asked for a price, I said around 800 euros(acording to the Maxon site that is the C4D 10 price), but since I've never own the package, I didn't know that GI and Caustics are only possible if you have AR. I will need GI(on almost every scene..) so Advanced Render is a must.My question is how much will it cost (I've searched the Maxon site and I can't find a price for AR anywhere...).Buying the XL bundle is kinda out of the question since is double the price I've told my boss...I'll need to build some architectural interior designs so I won't be needing Mocca, TP or anything else besides AR).
And talking about price..what the heck is the VAT tax?Will that be added anyway, even if I have a reseller in my country?
2. The department has only Mac's but I'm used to PC's.I've agreed to work on a Mac, but I would like to know what are the differences between C4d on a PC and C4d on a Mac.I've searched the forum and I found some threads about AR on Mac and about the fact that is a little "behind" than the PC version..Is this correct?
I know these questions should have been directed towards the people at Maxon, and I will probably do that too, but I want to have your input on this matter.
Cheers and thanks in advance
Ive ben working at a friends home for some time now with C4D.I've learned my way around the program(I had Maya and 3DS background so that wasn't a very hard task...:) )Here's where it all begins:
I've just been hired on a fulltime basis to do 3d modelling/texturing.The department where I'll do all the work does not have a 3D software package yet...so I've been asked to provide a "solution".Of course...I've suggested Cinema4D, but the boss is asking why not Maya or 3DS, cuz they're so popular....I've explained a few things to him(pricing and all...)I've convinced him to buy C4D for the department.
1. The problem is that when I've been asked for a price, I said around 800 euros(acording to the Maxon site that is the C4D 10 price), but since I've never own the package, I didn't know that GI and Caustics are only possible if you have AR. I will need GI(on almost every scene..) so Advanced Render is a must.My question is how much will it cost (I've searched the Maxon site and I can't find a price for AR anywhere...).Buying the XL bundle is kinda out of the question since is double the price I've told my boss...I'll need to build some architectural interior designs so I won't be needing Mocca, TP or anything else besides AR).
And talking about price..what the heck is the VAT tax?Will that be added anyway, even if I have a reseller in my country?
2. The department has only Mac's but I'm used to PC's.I've agreed to work on a Mac, but I would like to know what are the differences between C4d on a PC and C4d on a Mac.I've searched the forum and I found some threads about AR on Mac and about the fact that is a little "behind" than the PC version..Is this correct?
I know these questions should have been directed towards the people at Maxon, and I will probably do that too, but I want to have your input on this matter.
Cheers and thanks in advance