This document showcases and describes several popular 3D modeling, animation, and rendering tools, including Autodesk 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, Cheetah 3D, Daz Studio, Maya, and V-Ray. Autodesk 3ds Max is regarded as one of the best tools in the industry for video game development, TV commercials, and architectural visualization. Cinema 4D enables character creation and animation with an easy-to-use physics engine. Cheetah 3D focuses on maximizing processing power on Apple computers. Daz Studio allows manipulation of pre-created figures for 3D animation and illustration. Maya has specialized in high-end computer graphics for 16 years, used for visual effects, animation, and