movie effect programs.

[Seria]

what are some good movie effect programs?
I have heard of 3Ds MAx.

 

[TheMajor]

Adobe Premiere

 

[Seria]

no, i mean programs that allow you to add special effects. like add a moving space ship or something to the movie.
adobe premier is a "cutting room" program. i need a cg program.

 

[ekÆsine]

3DSM
Lightwave
Rhino

Maya
XSI

here's some good reference. if you need more I can get you a list:

http://www.softimage.com/community/Xsi/Galleries/v3/Gal_Sept04/Gal_Sept04.asp

http://www.3dbuzz.com/

http://www.3dtotal.com/

http://www.lewis.tomsoft.hr/portfolio_2001.htm

http://www.newtek.com/products/lightwave/tutorials/

http://www.highend3d.com/maya/tutorials/

http://www.menithings.com/

http://www.neilblevins.com/

http://www.splutterfish.com/

http://www.jn-g.com/

http://schloerb.international-space-agency.com/#

http://www.3dluvr.com/davewilson/

http://www.digitalevolution.co.uk/

http://www.grid-vfx.com/home/index.htm

http://www.alias.com/eng/products-s...ity/Learn/how_tos/how_tos_m.html&style=normal