NAaaaaa babe
None of those apps is new. I can say maya is the newest.
Lightwave
started back in the 1982-1983 Softimage XSI is a descendant of the famous Softimage 3D almost at the same time.
the same 4 3Ds MaX.
They dont cost really much if you compare what they`v costed before.
I think LW around 2000-3000 EU XSI the academic version around 4000 US
The same 4 maya
BUT. Its not the tool its the artist.
