[convoyrider]

Just curious, I know there some sort of free demo version or something available for download, but I just want to know for a full retial version, how would it cost.?

[ceenda]

Apparently, Alias|Wavefront are knocking down the price of Maya substantially. There's an article on GFXArtist.com which can point out the stuff better than I can.
http://www.gfxartist.com/general/general_news/1095

[HawkOne]

Here are prices of all sorts of 3D software. (List compiled April 3rd 2002)
Things are probably soon gonna change pretty drastically after AliasWavefront
slashed the price of their Maya packages ... We'll see who follows ...

HIGH-END / MEDIUM / BASIC SOFTWARE

SideFX Houdini 5.0 Regular Pricing US$17,000
Houdini 5.0 Educational Pricing US$250


Softimage XSI 2.0.1 Advanced US$11,995
XSI 2.0.1 Essential US$7,995
XSI 2.0.1 Advanced Student 1 year US$495
XSI 2.0.1 Essential Student 1 year US$295
XSI 2.0.1 Advanced Student 2 year US$895
XSI 2.0.1 Essential Student 2 year US$495
XSI 2.0.1 Demo (download) Free
XSI 2.0.1 Experience Demo CD Free (2CD)


AliasWavefront - Maya 4.0 Complete US$1,999
Maya 4.0 Unlimited US$6,999
Maya 4.0 Complete Student Price US$495
Maya 4.0 Unlimited Student Price US$695
Maya 4.0 Personal Learning Edition Free (Download)


Nichimen/Wingededge/izware Mirai - Retail Price US$6,495
Nendo 1.1.6 (Modeller) Retail price US$99
Nendo 1.1.6 trial Free


Discreet 3ds Max R4.3 Regular Pricing US$3,495
Character Studio 3 US$1,495
Max R4.3 Unlimited Term Student Version US$645
Max R4.3 120 Day Term License US$249


Newtek LightWave 7[b] - Regular price US$1,595
Student US$895

pmG Project Messiah 1.5 (Lightwave plugin) US$695
Project Messiah 1.5 Studio (Standalone) US$1395


Electric Image Universe 4 US$995
Universe 4 Demo (Download) Free
Amorphium Pro US$119
Amorphium Pro Demo (Download) Free


Cinema4D XL Production Suite US$2,195
XL US$1,695
Student US$319,98


auto.des.sys FormZ RadioZity 3.9 US$2,390
FormZ RenderZone US$1,995
FormZ Academic US$975
FormZ 3.9 Demo (download) Free

Strata Strata3D Pro 3.6 US$895
Strata3D Pro 3.6 Academic US$499
Strata3D Plus 3.7 US$295
Strata3D Plus 3.7 Academic US$199
Strata3D Base 3.5 (Download) Free


Caligari TrueSpace 5.1 US$595


Hash Inc. Animation Master 2001 - Regular price US$299


RENDERERS

Mental Ray 3.0 2 CPU single system US$2,995
4 CPU single system US$5,495


Robert McNeel & Associates Rhino 2.0 - List price US$895


Splutterfish Brazil 1.0 Artist Bundle US$1,200
Brazil 1.0 Renderfarm Bundle US$750


Pixar RenderMan Toolkit 10 US$5,000
RenderMan Artist Tools 5.0 US$8,000


More info about most of these packages here ...
http://www.3dlinks.com/