I've bought Lightwave 8 (+ Vue) with free upgrade to 9 at 795 , with a difference of 40 , really Shade don't have sense! When any software house use the word "professional" on the box you can be sure that is a "beginner" software. Have you ever seen the word "professional" on the XSI or 3DS box?! Believe me, i'm working in the advertising industry since 10 years... -TOXE