The Reallusion team won't let you down in the active development department so progressive you need to set time aside to teach yourself all the new tricks. Support is there too which I find more important than anything.

If you loiter around the Carrara Cafe occasionally like I do maybe Daz decided to concerntrate on their flagship product but the users/fans won't abandon Carrara for some time yet and as far as I am concerned Daz were at turning point complete update including engine or shelve it. Biz wise perhaps the right decision was made but i shame for sure. Your Carrara will still be a valuable asset as you can build great terrains I find working with mesh good in there too and pop them into your iClone via 3DX6
You will never regret getting HitFilm3 only tip I give is if you really get along with it well then keep the free version and then upgrade to Pro in one hit as it is a fair bit more expensive going the add on route. I think $299 in one hit and $470 odd for the add on as you go. With the Pro you can even import 3D models into your film and particles into your scenes.

Look forward to seeing some of your work

- Johnny G

"Try animation to get things moving"

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