Acquiring a 3-D software typically requires a reasonable budget. Since those used in professional works cost thousands of dollars, amateur workers can acquire cheaper alternatives that cost a few hundreds dollars or less, such as Ulead COOL 3D Production Studio, BluffTitler DX9, Movie Title Maker and ArcSoft 3D Text Factory.
A wide array of software products are used in making 3-D titles. People involved in professional, broadcast-quality and large-scale postproduction work typically invest in high-end software programs specifically geared toward making 3-D elements and effects, such as 3ds Max, Autodesk Maya and LightWave 3D.
To maximize its features, the use of a 3-D software requires mastery of the program. Although the more specific features vary depending on the software used, making titles from any 3-D software primarily involves using animated presets or customized elements and special effects, such as glow, motion blur, 3-D frames, imprinted 3-D board effect and a variety of movement effects, that add a level of sophistication to computer-generated texts and images.