I use 3ds max 2008.
It's easy to use and the auto key function is handy ( i don't know if this is a regular function... ) .
But if the scene is too complicated the rendering is slow.
So i vote for 3d studio max.

I use Blender
What\'s The Best 3d Animation Software?

I use Blender, which is free. It really can do almost anything you could imagine. There's also tons of scripts or pluggins that other people from the blender community create and you can download for free. It also has one of the best GUIs I have ever seen. I suggest for those who are starting to get into 3D animation, and those already into it ofcourse, to give blender a try.

Www.Blender.Org

try maya!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What\'s The Best 3d Animation Software?

If I were you I would deffenetly try maya 2008 it has an non resonable price ($50 to $250) but I garentee it will have asume graphics and even better features! ofcourse if you cant afford it you should use maya 8.5 it still has all the main features but looses the extras and cool graphics anyway you should try any maya program, best part you don't need any advanced programing skills!~by fritz



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best software
What\'s The Best 3d Animation Software?

Well I know max, maya, lightwave, blender..
But to vote for best software I go for max..
Even though maya is superior.. But max has simpler interface than maya.


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