I LOVE BLENDER

(but it's so freaking hard)

Blender is a powerful open-source 3D creation suite that supports the entirety of the 3D pipeline, including modeling, rigging, animation, simulation, rendering, compositing, motion tracking, and video editing. Widely used by artists, designers, game developers, and filmmakers, Blender offers a comprehensive set of tools that rival those of high-end commercial software, all while being completely free to use. Its active global community, frequent updates, and support for Python scripting make it a flexible and scalable solution for both individual creators and production studios. Blender’s intuitive interface and cross-platform compatibility have solidified its reputation as a leading tool in the digital content creation industry.