What 3D programs are used to create animated game trailers?

[Bayntonsmith]

I'm wondering what programs are used to create animated 3D trailers that you see on intros for games.

[lav_coyote25]

depends on how good you want it - epic or just run of the mill??

if you want in game stuff - FRAPS isnt too bad... or if you want to go from scratch any 3d package ( either free based or paid based , again depending on how deep your pockets are). so there you have it, a very short simple list. you wish more, speak with rman or one of the 3d gurus we have on here...

[macuser]

Blender.... but if you can afford it maya or 3ds max

[Jorzi]

Well most studios out there use autodesk maya, but blender is a very capable free alternative and I use it for all my 3d stuff.
Any 3d animation package will do, really (although they all have a learning curve and require skills to do anything more than simple objects)

[Cribban]

I'm gonna jump on the wagon here and say Blender. It's a very powerful 3d modeling program, witch can be used to make alot of things, it even has it's own "game engine". And best of all, it's free!

Check out "big buck bunny", a studio made it using Blender

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSGBVzeBUbk