Maxon
Filmmaking, Motion Design, Animation, VFX, and Editing Software

Maxon is a professional software company offering tools for 3D modeling, animation, simulation, VFX, and video editing. Its product lineup includes Cinema 4D, the Redshift rendering engine, and the Red Giant suite of editing and motion design tools. Maxon is part of the Nemetschek Group and targets creative professionals in film, broadcast, and motion design.
Maxon provides a suite of desktop applications including Cinema 4D for 3D work, Redshift for GPU rendering, and Red Giant plugins for editing and motion graphics.
Filmmakers, motion designers, VFX artists, and 3D animators
Background.
- Status
- launched
- Business model
- subscription
- Company
- Maxon Computer GmbH
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