Dear Carla, Start by selecting the body parts with a click of your mouse then fiddle with the dials on the right. Before you know it you'll have your poser people in all sorts of fun contortions - and you'll start to get an idea of what you can do with the program. As a beginner, stick with the dials for poses. Posing with the mouse is a delicate and tricky process that takes a lot of patience and practice. The matter of textures, characters, morphs, and hair comes later. It's best to learn a little as you go. Did you have any specific questions? I'm sure me and the other great folks around here will have some thoughts and suggestions. Happy rendering! --Invidia