"better seen than explained" Oh, absolutely! As a teacher I run into the problem of visual vs. textual learners daily and, as a visual learner myself who borders on being a global reader, I find it easier if I have an example to work from. But I still need that step by step if its an area I know nothing about. Perhaps a half page illustration of the finished image with the instructions (text on left, image on right) would be a usable approach. Personally, I'm excited about this project. I can use all the help I can get. And I agree, with Cyclorama, Microcosm and some of the "kits" some astounding images can be created. I'm waiting to find out about a contract and payment in order to purchase the "starter kit" for Microcosm and all its attendant supplements. Perhaps someone who has a little spare time should create a list of the freebies that are available for Poser for just such a purpose, rather like some of the professors post the reading list for their next two semesters in case you want to get the books early and read ahead. This would allow Poser users who were going to work through those areas a chance to download and putter a while.