C4D is, and always has been, a superior program. It is very fast, has a small footprint, few bugs, and excellent support. There are two downsides: It is expensive. The learning curve is steep, and sometimes difficult. BUT, in my humble opinion, you get what you pay for. This is a Volvo or a Saab. And as for the learning curve: a terrible day with C4D is more fun, an more rewarding, than all but the best days with any other software I have every tried, bar none. Don't get me wrongI like Vue 4. Vue 4, C4DXL, and Poser 5 are my 3D programs of choice.