3D Studio Max is the successor to the older 3D Studio animation/modelling/rendering suite created by Autodesk. It is currently one of the mid- to high-end animation programs. Its greatest competitor, at one point, seemed to be Lightwave. It is currently the most popular pirated 3D program. Used in movies such as Lost in Space, it is much more popular for television animation and video games. It is the tool of choice for Blizzard Entertainment, makers of Diablo and Warcraft.