So I finally took the time to learn HDRI lighting in combination with Radiosity with Cinema 4d... and now I'm kicking myself for not doing it earlier. In my defence, up until recently I haven't had the computer where this type of render was practical. Any how, here's the amazing difference...



I'm definitely going to use this more often. (I heard that the new version of C4d actually incorporates .hdr integration!! I should find out soon, my job is buying me a copy of C4D R9!)