2.  Corel R.A.V.E. is an object-based animation program designed for creating animated graphics.  $87.50  It is still relevant, but was discontinued a while ago.  RAVE stands for Real Animated Vector Effects, and uses a CLK file format.

3.  3ds Max design software provides powerful, integrated 3D modeling, animation, rendering, and compositing tools.  $3,495  Original version came out in 1990, 3D Studio Max came out in 1995.  Has been used on games such as Gears of War, Bioshock, and Uncharted.  Uses.MAX format

4.  NURBS (Non-Uniform Rational B-Splines) models for Windows.  Students and teachers: $195  Regular price: $675