Several Macromedia Director MX 2004 features let you create a 3D movie:
A 3D cast member contains a complex internal structure that includes model resources, models, lights, and cameras. Each of these objects has its own array of properties.
Director lets you convert 2D text to 3D and then work with the 3D text as you would with any other 3D cast member. You can apply behaviors to the 3D text, manipulate it with Lingo or JavaScript syntax, and view and edit it in the Macromedia Shockwave 3D window. You can also add extruded 3D text to a 3D cast member.
Director comes with a library of behaviors that let you build and control a 3D environment without any knowledge of Lingo or JavaScript syntax. Although scripting is still required for complex projects, you can build simple 3D movies with behaviors alone.