Quote - > Quote - ...because it is really, really low-cost, and it works really well in the hands of an artist who wants to spend the time with it.  There are too many examples to provide, use Google.  ;-)

Um... no it isn't "low cost", unless you consider $200 to $500 "low cost".

Um, compared to 1000 to 3500 (or even 8 or 9000 for Houdini) for other 'professional' apps then, yes I consider Carrara low cost. Not as low as Blender as you point out, but then Blender does have that learning curve going against it. Also, I've never paid full whack for Carrara because if you hang around DAZ long enough, you know to wait for a sale.