hmm..I make about $1,000 a week, but that's just babysitting 1,100 network printers, not something fun...and by the time Uncle Sam and Uncle State are finished, it's a lot less..;)
Patience, young Padawan..;) I've got an older version of Carrara, it's ok, but I'm comfortable with what I've got so far..have to agree that Vue 3 is amazingly like Bryce (such that the 'Wings effect' [still trying to use Wings commands in Bryce, after you've finished modeling] actually worked fairly well.
Use the tools you like, as long as you produce art you like..

I wish I'd said that.. The Staircase Wit

anahl nathrak uth vas betude doth yel dyenvey..;)