Animatek's soon to be released World Builder 3.0 landscape creation tool will sport new communication features that will allow users to eliminate import/export hassles between 3ds max / VIZ and World Builder 3.0 and enable them to share lights, cameras, shadows, reflections, depth and more between both 3D programs dynamically. "AnimaTek WorldBuilder Professional is so closely integrated with Max and Viz that you may consider it as a plug-in for these popular professional packages."
Check out some of WB's animation capabilities (animated trees, plants, grass, waves, etc.) at their movie gallery.

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