"For almost every big software name, there's a great free (or even open-source) application alternative. Photoshop has Gimp. 3D Studio Max has Blender.
"First place" is debatable, but it's undeniable that a lot of these applications are operating in the same league, and provide the same functionality-the same artistic potential-to creative individuals around the globe.
The same is true for video editing software. "
For almost every big software name, there's a great free (or even open-source) application alternative. Photoshop has Gimp. 3D Studio Max has Blender...
The same is true for video editing software. - sort of