Ok, my question is, why rely on a program you don't know, to do an evidently important assignment?

What class? If it's for any kind of computer or graphics classes, I see no benefit from anybody but you doing your work. If it's for an "off subject" that's not digital graphics or animation related, maybe look into another way of accomplishing your project.

                                                                                                                    

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Octane Render

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