David McGavran

MAXON Computer GmbH develops 3D modeling, painting, and animation solutions. The firm?s Cinema 4D and BodyPaint 3D software products are used to produce visual effects for films, broadcast motion graphics, game cinematics, product designs, medical illustrations, as well as architectural and industrial visualizations. Its products include Cinema 4D, BodyPaint 3D, Cineware for After Effects, Cineware for Illustrator, Cinebench, Product Comparison, and System Requirements. The company was founded by Uwe B?rtels, Harald Egel, and Harald Schneider in 1986 and is headquartered in Friedrichsdorf, Germany.

Part of CGI, Inc., Maxon is a Canadian company that makes powerful software solutions for content creators in 2D and 3D design, motion graphics, visual effects, and visualization. The company is based in Montréal, Canada. The company's innovative product portfolio includes the award-winning Cinema 4D suite, the Forger mobile sculpting app, the Red Giant lineup of editing and motion design tools, the Redshift renderer, and ZBrush. Maxon's team is composed of passionate individuals who believe in building and empowering a successful artistic community. The company was founded in 1986, and the CEO is David McGavran. Maxon was acquired by COGNICASE, Inc. on February 01, 2001.