Try the Twilight, V-ray and Podium render engine plugins, they're pretty much the best and easiest to use, at a good price. They all have trials, and I think they also have student discounts, so give them a try and report back. http://www.twilightrender.com/ http://software.asgvis.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=297&Itemid=199 http://www.suplugins.com/