Lightwave and 3D Coat are very common today. I use 3D Coat at work along with Lightwave. Adam is great at teaching 3D Coat. Check out his link to some great 3D Coat training!
http://www.learn3dsoftware.com/3dc_3..._norm_maps.htm
Hopefully I can post up some WIP with LIghtwave and 3D Coat being used with my M2 Bradley.
Thanks!
Glen