What rendering applications/programs are you using?

I've seen some pretty amazing renders on here - what kind of programs do you guys use and which can you reccommend?

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I use Keyshot and Bunkspeed, both are really good and easy to use.

I use Keyshot and I think it is simple and effective!

I use Inventor and Showcase.

Simlab composer, uses the Luxion render engine ala Keyshot but at a lower cost and no live view.
Comes in three flavours: 3d PDF, Rendering, Rendering and Animation.

Keyshot for renderings and turntables, 3D Studio MAX for more complex animations

Autodesk Showcase by the moment... I have a trial of Bunkspeed but I haven't install it. Benjamin has recommended it to me.

Hi Danny, thanks for that reference, I've been looking for something that will render more realistically for automotive stuff but my funds don't allow Keyshot or the like. This looks pretty good!

I usually use Keyshot for the most of the models and photoview 360 for some. They both work well.. I prefer Keyshot. And i'm demoing the Keyshot 3 now. It is awesome however it is a demo version.

3D's Max for class animations
just started with IV studio for animations and also use studio for some renders
Keyshot for renders
Opss forgot about Showcase @ school also
:)))

Catia Photo Studio license (PHS and PSO)

I may be the only one here, but for my non solid models and serious animation needs I use Blender animation which can get great results with the Blender renderer after a bit of work, or with the new Cycles renderer, you can make great physically correct renderings.

Photoview 360, Modo, Photoshop (in some areas) in conjunction with Photoview 360 and Modo.

KeyShot and Maxwell Render - KeyShot is the easiest to use for any skill level!!