Bonestructure, I know 3DS too and to me Bryce rendering is much more easier, but 3DS is too expensive for me. What I like is that shadow-map-rendering Poser does (just like 3DS) apart from its very basic composing abilities. I still wonder if it is better for me to purchase Vue or Carrara (my needs are good renderings as well as a good modeller). Or both (my poor accounts...) R.