If you are one of those still using anything below R11 then you seriously need to rethink your position. I don't think there has ever been more of a reason to upgrade. Non linear animation, faster rendering, Collada import/export, Projection Man, New GI Engine, Physical Sky, New Bodypaint features and much more. Check the latest and greatest version from "Maxon" (creators of Cinema 4D) here:
http://www.maxon.net

 
 

Anyone interested in painting objects onto other objects in CINEMA 4D should check out this new plugin at:
http://www.dns-plugins.de/