Yes, I know you can't tell me. But maybe you can give me some pointers...

I already have Vue (5I), Poser (6) and Hexagon (not sure which version).

I'm about to splurge out on some new hardware and software.

So, what I require from you is: Should I buy Maya (expensive)? Modo (1/3 price of Maya)? Any-other-3D-program-you-know-about (that I don't)?

 

Some facts about me and my work methods:

• I'm purely amateur.

• I only have ONE chance at this, due to a sudden cash inflow that is unlikely to be repeated. (I don't turn 65 every year...)

• I'm perfectly happy to export .objs (or any other common format) from one program then import them into another.

• I rather like Vue's render machine, but am happy enough to use another one if it provides better (or significantly faster) images.

I rather guess my main emphasis here is what differences are there between Maya and Modo? What does one have that the other doesn't? (or vice-versa.. j/k). And which is the easier to use? (I *KNOW * there'll be a huge learning graph in either program...)

What I want to find out is: Is Maya still worth 3 times the price of other 3D programs (inc Modo)?

Many thanks in advance,

Diolma