Disagree with the budget software comment. Would you classify Blender as budget software? Surely it is since its free? Yet it is used by industry professionals. Don't brand something just because of who it was aimed at when it started out. Same can be said about price tags attached. I have seen some really expensive apps that are pure crap. In contrast, I have seen renders created with these"budget" softwares that give ones made by professional apps a good run for their money:)

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