I have been trying to find Cinema 4d for a while now and to make c4d's and renders and what not. I was just wondering if perhaps there was a better program to use. Any suggestions/opinions would be greatly appreciated.

To my knowledge, C4D is popular because it has the easiest user interface for the task. The program itself is build for both

abstract and non-abstract models in a pretty basic way compared to most other programs. Though i don't have experience

with those programs, what i do know is that it is sub-par as far as creating non-abstract models but well capable of creating

the general c4ds you see/use. In other terms, c4d is easiest but most 3d modelling programs should be capable of generating

typical abstract outputs. If you're looking for freeware there is none as competent as C4D (which is among the cheapest as

far as modelling programs go) but i believe that "Apophysis" (program for creating abstract fractal renders) is free, and i know

that both Heretic and Lobb have experience with it if you're interested.

I am only interested in making renders and what c4d's and what not. Anymore opinions on whether this is the easiest/best program to use?

c4d the most user-friendly, will get you your common abstracts
3dsm is great for your more advanced renders, more difficult interface
maya/lightwave are more or so for modeling, difficult to use as far as ive tried.

I have messed with Maya and Bryce 3d for a few hours and wasn't a real fan. I was kind of wondering if Cinema was similar to those.