There are several rendering applications in the 3D world, with different engines specifically for these areas such as architectural visualization, video games or VFX on movies. Every software is, of course, different in terms of features, prices and level of difficulty.
Best 3D Rendering Software
Blender
Pros: Blender is completely free and open-source, with robust rendering tools such as Cycles (ray tracing) and Eevee (real-time rendering). An ideal 3-in-1 toolkit for the newbies as good as professionals.
Cons: Blender is powerful, but it still does not even approach the suites of advanced features that you’d find in paid software.
Autodesk Maya
Pros: Animation and rendering software industry standard, Maya, is animation and powerful rendering engine capable of creating photorealistic imagery like Arnold.
Cons: Maya is pricey and tougher to learn, so it’s more targeted toward professional studios.
Cinema 4D
Pros: With a user-friendly option, Cinema 4D is best suited for motion graphics and VFX (Visual Effects) rendering carried out in a simple manner, hence embedding it with the animation choices from artists.
Cons: Just like Maya, Cinema 4D is a paid software so this may not be ideal for hobbyists.
Which Software is Right for You?
Price: Cost is one of the biggest concerns then Blender would be the best tool for all because it comes with amazing features and free under GNU General Public License.
For Film & Animation professionals: Maya, Cinema 4D. For Architectural Visualization Profesional: V-Ray, Lumion.
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