This is the industry-standard open-source 3D suite. It is entirely free for any use (personal or commercial) and features tools that rival or exceed Cinema 4D R21 in many areas, such as sculpting and real-time rendering (EEVEE).

The fans in his PC spun up to a deafening scream. The room smelled of ozone and scorched copper. As the monitor reached a blinding white intensity, Leo realized the "crack" wasn't in the software—it was the doorway he’d left open.

If the cost of a full Maxon subscription is a barrier, there are several legitimate ways to get into 3D modeling and animation: