Autodesk's 3ds Max is the most popular of the commercial 3d graphic software packages. It's favoured by game developers and architectural-visualisation companies, and it produces great results for film and TV. 3ds Max covers most areas of 3d creation and animation with the exception of digital sculpting.
3ds Max's flexible plug-in architecture has allowed 3d party developers to easily create their own new plug-ins to the base program.So a variety of add-ons are available.
SHOWREEL *This is an Autodesk Reel which includes shots made by other programs like Maya
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3ds Max is available for a 30 day non commercial trial. Download it here.
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Create stunning 3D in less time with Autodesk® 3ds Max® software. This full-featured 3D modeling, animation, rendering, and effects solution is used to produce top-selling games and award-winning film and video content. Those looking to quickly and efficiently generate convincing characters, seamless CG effects, or jaw-dropping games will want to explore this latest release of the software.
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SHOWREEL *This is an Autodesk Reel which includes shots made by other programs like Maya 
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