https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/3ds-max-forum/max-lacks-atmospherics-volumetric-modeling-houdini-level-effects/m-p/11470880#M10087 <P>Every program has it's unique set of capabilities. It's often the case that multiple programs are required to complete the task. If you don't care for Max's offerings, go ahead and use the other programs that you mention. There is no software in the world that can do everything.&nbsp;</P> Sun, 09 Oct 2022 05:19:37 GMT RobH2 2022-10-09T05:19:37Z https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/3ds-max-forum/max-lacks-atmospherics-volumetric-modeling-houdini-level-effects/m-p/11470833#M10086 <P>That's all I have to say</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Max lacks atmospherics, volumetric modeling, Houdini level effects and more.&nbsp;</P> Sun, 09 Oct 2022 15:05:00 GMT https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/3ds-max-forum/max-lacks-atmospherics-volumetric-modeling-houdini-level-effects/m-p/11470833#M10086 coilbookmedia 2022-10-09T15:05:00Z https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/3ds-max-forum/max-lacks-atmospherics-volumetric-modeling-houdini-level-effects/m-p/11470880#M10087 <P>Every program has it's unique set of capabilities. It's often the case that multiple programs are required to complete the task. If you don't care for Max's offerings, go ahead and use the other programs that you mention. There is no software in the world that can do everything.&nbsp;</P> Sun, 09 Oct 2022 05:19:37 GMT https://forums.autodesk.com/t5/3ds-max-forum/max-lacks-atmospherics-volumetric-modeling-houdini-level-effects/m-p/11470880#M10087 RobH2 2022-10-09T05:19:37Z