I think I have had up to 11 figures in some of my images (that one is over at renderotica), I use the volumetric lighting on occasion and definitely the premium render settings on quite a few occasions. I do as you note, only render stills as this is more in keeping with my photographer leanings. It may indeed be advantageous to someone working on a timeline type of project and I wouldn't say no to having it. It is just that it is something I can work around in a, to me, not very painful process. I would much rather have the ability to pose/adapt/tweak. Not to put too fine a point on it Wolf359 but your gallery here is not full of the type of images you talk about you doing. If they are posted elsewhere than renderosity why not toss a few of your C4D and other more advanced works in here for us to judge you credability.

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