I'm also a neebie to Poser, it could be just that I understand 3D from my 3D Studio Max and Maya background. I've been working with 3D Studio Max since version 2 and so much has changed in the 3D industry. So many options and so many packages. I think Poser is a good place to start, but if you want to get deeper into 3D, I would suggest trying one of these products.