It's like asking which are your favorite children..;)

Well, let's see. Bryce (6), Daz Studio, Wings 3d (free), Anim8tor (free), Blender(free), Truespace (you can get some older versions free on the web), Silo (not free, but in your price range), the list goes on and on. Many of these programs have forums here, so stop by, and discover why each one thinks it's the best..;)

I think there's a special on Carrara at Daz. If you're a Platinum Club member (don't it always come back to that? Give 'em the razor..;)

Stand by for dozens of more (there's hundreds, actually) suggestions for different packages.

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

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