"Most collages I've seen are junk and so no talent," Well you just hit the nail on the head there Billy ;o), you expressed an opinion that lots will disagree on, which is in eccense the whole point of this thread, .....to quote Machineclaw coz its so so true "One mans garbage is another mans art. ", but the same could be said in reverse, you just did about collages ;o)......."For movies, these are professionals that are hired to work together to create something original" Nope, i've done a few bits and bobs for movies and stills for big companies and little ones and if they can buy in a model, texture or whatever to save time they will, and besides coz we are not pros we can't do the same ?.....i respect your opinion and you are right BUT so is everyone else, its that kinda subject LOL....Steve