Oh I agree with you there. GI isn't the only way to achieve realism. Not at all.

But I still think the Poser lighting system is inferior and far more difficult to operate than it should be. It's the strangest lighting rig I've ever used in any 3D application. Also, I don't feel just because something can be done "the old fashioned way", that newer technologies shouldn't be an option in the software. I rarely use GI in my work anyway, but once in a while I do like to treat myself if the project calls for it.

It should also be pointed out too that Radiosity and other GI lighting solutions are not always EASY. There's still no 'make art' button with GI. It may seem like the ultimate answer to most people here, but people probably don't realise that they will still need to know a thing or two about lighting and possibly even PHYSICS when using it in order to get optimal results.

Message edited on: 07/15/2004 01:17

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Tools :  3dsmax 2015, Daz Studio 4.6, PoserPro 2012, Blender v2.74

System: Pentium QuadCore i7, under Win 8, GeForce GTX 780 / 2GB GPU.