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Cinema 4D Experts in Germany

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Daniel Keetman

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Motion Designer 2D/3D

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Daniel Keetman

Last position:

Motion Designer, Shareholder at Fourofakind GmbH

  • Project concept development and project management
  • 2D and 3D motion design
  • 3D films (modeling, animation, compositing)
  • Planning and execution of shoots with external service providers (production, direction, editing)
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Sascha Seewald

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Entrepreneur

Borkheide
Sascha Seewald

Last position:

Entrepreneur at novael.de

  • Focus areas: application development, IT security, project management, conceptual design, online/offline marketing, print, startup phase, SMEs
  • Hosting (until end of 2015), monitoring, IT infrastructure, cloud solutions
  • Frameworks and tools: Scrum, Kanban, OKR, agile patterns, .NET Core, node.js, Angular, React/JSX, PHP OOP, C#, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Ruby, MySQL, MS SQL, Postgres, MongoDB, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Terraform
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Fabian Jonen

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Robotics System Integrator and Web Developer

Schenkendöbern
Fabian Jonen

Last position:

System Integrator for Robotics and Web Development at SENPRO Sensortechnik GmbH

  • Developed a collaborative robot cell for automated handling and silicone dispensing of sensor components.
  • Responsible for mechanical design, electronics, software integration and final CE certification.
  • A custom-designed tool-changing system enabled automated switching between handling and dispensing tools.
  • Developed a Django-based control console for industrial robots for process monitoring, combining a real-time dashboard (WebSocket, Chart.js) and a RESTful API (DRF).
  • It allows asynchronous program execution, live data and camera stream visualization, robot control, as well as statistical analysis and documentation of process data with an interactive Bootstrap interface.
  • Technologies used: Universal Robots (URScript), Arduino, OpenCV, Python, Django/Django REST Framework (DRF), Channels, SQLite, Chart.js, Bootstrap, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, AutoCAD, Autodesk Fusion 360, design & fabrication with aluminum profiles, laser parts, specialized sheet metal, RoboDK simulation
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Mendel Heit

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Lecturer for 3D Animation, Graphic Design and Storyboarding

Berlin
Mendel Heit

Last position:

Lecturer for 3D Animation, Graphic Design and Storyboarding at Macromedia Hochschule Berlin

  • Semesters 1 to 3: 3D modeling, rendering and animation with Cinema4D, Blender, After Effects
  • Semesters 1 to 3: Fundamentals of design and graphic design, layout, typography, Adobe Suite
  • Semesters 6 to 8: Storyboarding and prototyping, cross-media project work
  • Workshops on 3D printing with theory and practice for the Communication Design and Fashion degree programs
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Sergej Haas

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UX/UI Freelance Designer

Neuss
Sergej Haas

Last position:

UX/UI Freelance Designer at Yanfeng Automotive Interior Systems

  • Automotive UX/UI design for a show car
  • Idea generation and research
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James Fielden

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Senior Integrated UX/UI Designer

Wilhelmshaven
James Fielden

Last position:

Senior Integrated UX/UI Designer at Köhler Kommunikation

  • UX/UI design for web and mobile platforms
  • Led UI/UX design for client web platforms and landing pages
  • Designed responsive, modular layouts using Adobe XD
  • High-end wireframing
  • Participated in workshops, translated business needs into intuitive interfaces
  • Advanced prototyping
  • Developed interactive prototypes and conducted usability tests
  • Design systems and components
  • Responsive, accessible design
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Gregor Zimmermann

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Designer / Animator

Köln
Gregor Zimmermann

Last position:

Designer / Animator at Lightborne Inc.

  • Animation
  • Particle simulation
  • Post production
  • VFX
  • Motion graphics
  • vex coding
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Paul Kröner

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Software development (part time)

Backnang
Paul Kröner

Last position:

Software development (part time) at Freelance

  • Developing a web based software to automate creation and analysis of written exams (Python, Django, ReactJS, SQLite, Docker)
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Max Schwarck

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Self-employed

Berlin
Max Schwarck

Last position:

Self-employed at keny × Designstudio

  • UI Design
  • Corporate Design & Branding
  • Print Design & Event
  • Websites
  • Corporate Identity Materials
  • Catalogs, Flyers, Brochures
  • Responsive Design
  • Logo Development
  • Magazines, Editorial Design
  • Newsletter
  • Annual Reports
  • Outdoor Advertising
  • Mobile Apps
  • Photography
  • Trade Show Equipment
  • Animated Web Banners
  • Illustrations
  • Packaging
  • Final Artwork (Prepress)
  • Art Direction
  • Social Media
  • 3D Design
  • Campaign Concepts
  • Posts
  • 3D Renderings in Cinema 4D
  • Storyboards
  • Video Editing, Cutting
  • Animations
  • Visualization
  • Motion Graphics
  • Look Development
  • Profile Design, Header
  • 3D Typography
  • Brand Book
  • Social Media Campaigns
  • Presentations
  • Templates
  • Shooting Development
  • Instagram / LinkedIn / Facebook / X Services
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Stefan Fichtel

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Lecturer

Berlin
Stefan Fichtel

Last position:

Merger & Acquisition Presentation at Scopevisio AG

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João Pedro Jonen

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Art Director

Frankfurt am Main
João Pedro Jonen

Last position:

Art Director at Cambios Consulting

  • Concept, design, UX/UI design, animations, illustrations, programming, testing
  • Implementation of a responsive website with WordPress, PHP, HTML5, CSS3
  • Use of Adobe CS and Visual Studio Code
  • Geometric patterns, motifs, and scroll-triggered animations to highlight strong consulting expertise
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Kemal Demirel

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3D Visualiser

Düsseldorf
Kemal Demirel

Last position:

3D Visualiser at Graphic Group Mensch & Mendien GmbH

  • 3D Visualization
  • 3D Animation
  • Unreal Engine
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Johannes Lange

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Senior Motion Designer / Producer, Motion Designer / Video Producer

Berlin
Johannes Lange

Last position:

Senior Motion Designer / Producer, Motion Designer / Video Producer at Freelancing

  • Production of video deliverables for clients
  • Worked with Zalando (Berlin, Germany)
  • Worked with Landor & Fitch (Germany)
  • Worked with BMW Group (Munich, Germany)
  • Worked with Infineon Technologies (Neubiberg, Germany)
  • Worked with Serviceplan Group (Munich, Germany)
  • Worked with ITK Engineering (Rülzheim, Germany)
  • Worked with Lenser Filtration (Senden, Germany)
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Frank Stutzkowski

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Software Developer

Hamburg
Frank Stutzkowski

Last position:

Freelance Unity 3D / C# / Xamarin / WPF / .NET Developer at Frank Stutzkowski

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Statistics of experts using Cinema 4D

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

17 years

Position duration

4.6 years

Positions per freelancer

7

Top business areas

Marketing, Product Development, Production

Top industries

Media and Entertainment, Advertising, Information Technology

Certification focus areas

Quality Assurance, Information Technology, Production

Bachelor's degree or higher

71%

Master's degree or higher

18%

Certifications per freelancer

0

Most common languages

German, English, French

Speak two or more languages

100%

Based on our profile pool as of 30 Aug 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.

Average rates of experts in Germany using Cinema 4D

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 664 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 640 €

The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.

Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 30 Aug 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

About the technology

What it covers

Cinema 4D is a 3D tool used for motion design, product visualization, animation, and broadcast visuals. Teams also use C4D for title sequences, packaging mockups, and stylized scenes that need fast iteration and clean presentation.

Typical work

  • Motion graphics for ads, trailers, and social content
  • 3D product shots and stills for marketing or e-commerce
  • Animation setups for logos, text, and camera moves
  • Scene polishing for render-ready delivery

Core workflow

Strong Cinema 4D professionals build scenes with solid modeling, materials, lighting, and animation logic. They work with Redshift or other renderers, manage textures and caches, and keep files organized so revisions stay manageable.

Ecosystem and tools

C4D is often paired with After Effects, Photoshop, Redshift, and asset libraries used in production. In larger teams, professionals also handle naming rules, versioning, render settings, and handoff files that other specialists can continue without friction.

When to bring help

Companies bring in freelance Cinema 4D expertise when internal teams need extra capacity, a short campaign deadline, or a specific visual style. This is common in agencies, product marketing, media, and studios in Germany that want local collaboration or smooth remote delivery in English.

What good experts do

  • Translate creative direction into workable 3D scenes
  • Spot issues early in lighting, geometry, or render setup
  • Deliver assets that fit brand and motion guidelines
  • Adapt quickly between C4D, Redshift, and broadcast workflows
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Frequently asked questions

Everything clients usually want to know about Cinema 4D, in one place.

Companies hire Cinema 4D specialists for motion graphics, product visuals, animation, and presentation-ready 3D scenes. It is a strong fit for campaign content, explainer visuals, and branded assets that need to look polished and move well.

Yes. Cinema 4D is commonly shortened to C4D, and it is also widely associated with Maxon, the vendor behind the software. Searchers often use all three names when they look for the same skill set.

Cinema 4D is often chosen for motion design and fast, clean workflows, especially when teams care about presentation visuals and easier scene iteration. Blender is broader and open source, while Maya is often tied more closely to character and character-heavy animation pipelines.

A strong Cinema 4D specialist usually also knows Redshift, After Effects, lighting, texturing, and basic compositing. For product and brand work, an eye for design and a clean file structure matter just as much as tool knowledge.

The right level depends on the brief, but Cinema 4D work often needs someone who can handle both creative setup and technical output. Simple logo animation can be smaller in scope, while product campaigns and scene builds need deeper knowledge of materials, cameras, and rendering.

Yes. Cinema 4D work is commonly done remotely as long as briefs, reference files, and review steps are clear. For teams in Germany, remote collaboration works well when file naming, feedback, and delivery formats are agreed early.

Look for Cinema 4D scenes that show clean composition, believable materials, controlled lighting, and smooth animation timing. Good portfolios also show finished outputs, not just screenshots, and they make it easy to see whether the specialist can match a brand style.

A Cinema 4D freelancer should ask about the target format, deadline, render expectations, and whether the work needs to fit an existing brand or pipeline. It also helps to know who approves the work, which assets are provided, and whether revisions will be handled in-house or externally.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used Cinema 4D in their recent projects is 83 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 664 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Germany who have used Cinema 4D in their recent projects, 71% hold at least a Bachelor's degree and 18% hold at least a Master's degree.

On average, freelancers in Germany who have used Cinema 4D in their recent projects have 17 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 4.6 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used Cinema 4D in their recent projects are German (100%), English (100%), and French (18%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used Cinema 4D in their recent projects are Media and Entertainment (77%), Advertising (68%), and Information Technology (50%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used Cinema 4D in their recent projects are Marketing (77%), Product Development (73%), and Production (73%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Cinema 4D

Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

Berlin Hamburg Munich Cologne Frankfurt Stuttgart Dusseldorf Leipzig Dortmund Essen Bremen Dresden Hanover Nuremberg

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