Silverblade I think you won't be disappointed by Vue, it is a really good software, I'm always pleased to use it! I was fan of Bryce, but like you I was desesperated that it wasn't updated. I switch to Vue before the announce of the 5.5, and I'm quite happy because I won't have buy 5.5... I think Cinema and Vue (or even Bryce) are not really comparable, they don't deserve the same purpose (except art:)). One complete the other! They are both two good software!