The best VALUE 3D animation software is Blender

any other software worth it? Anyone using 3D max or Maya?

I need to know the industry standard or high end 3D animation software please. Thanks in advance

The industry standard would depend entirely on what industry. I believe that Maya is the app of choice for the movies. Architects, or at least the ones I've worked with, favour 3D Studio Max. After Effects has some good 3D features too, and is used extensively in Hollywood.

I think MAYA is best one software choice for 3D animation because its has a lot of animation options which most of the animater want.

Originally Posted by edgray

After Effects has some good 3D features too, and is used extensively in Hollywood.

the name is After Effects? Which is better for movies Maya or After Effects?
I am a bit familiar with Maya but not sure about After Effects

any idea what 3D animation they used in the latest Transformers 3?

Thanks for the inputs

Personally I think any 3D program needs a entire over haul in design to make it more easier, but I guess that's the industry standard for now anyway.