what computer programs do these 3d animation film studios use?

Hope Lundmark: Pixar, DreamWorks and Blue Sky all mainly use proprietary s/w packages developed in house. Disney Animation uses a customized version of Maya, among other programs.CG animation production usually involves multiple applications. Common commercially available packages used by major studios include:mayahoudinipaint 3dphotoshopshakenukerendermanmentalray20th Century Fox doesn't create animated films. They own Blue Sky....Show more

Ariel Arons: Paint.

Boyce Gilhooly: id recommend an iMac, i dunno if u can upgrade though, but its a great deal