What Graphics programs do they use?

[Javan]

Does anyone know what 3D graphics programs that games like Final Fantasy 10 and Diablo, etc use. I would like to buy a copy and start practicing. I was wondering if it was Softimage or ULEAD COOL 3D or something? Someone please tell me. I want to get the right one. I dont want to invest my money in one that nobody is using. I want to learn the one that the industry leaders are using.

[Behemoth]

The industry leaders are probably using 3D Studio Max and Lightwave, but my advice is to learn 3D theory and general modelling skills in a free 3d environment (or a few free ones) first, then pick up a trial version of a few and see which ones you like.

[Zaei]

Maya as well.

Z.

[Javan]

thanks for your help. I went to Alias/Wavefronts website and read up on the Maya software. It seems that that is the primary thing that they use. Im getting me a copy

[Sastraxi]

Its nice that you have the money to buy these things :(

[/\/\isanThr0p]

well I believe there are older versions of 3ds Max that are in an affordable price range. I have seen it a friends (who really is into that stuff) and I think it is really what you would need for game graphics