Well, it is a lot to learn all at once! Don't lose sleep, you'll need it when you get full steam into them. I would suggest picking either Vue or Poser; and learn it as much as you can and then pick up the other. I learned that I can't really learn well when I try to learn more than one at a time. I keep getting things confused. BTW -- PSP 9 is due out in September, I believe. I have been getting offers to upgrade to it already. Good luck, and most of all -- have fun!