Seeking a pure and perfect solution is just another name for never finishing a job. Oh, man! I should have that tattooed on my bezel! I'm no purist but there is something seductive that draws me and many others towards the idea of the one shot render. In order to get things done I am constantly urging myself to employ other software, or media! Remember photography? Yes to questions 1-3. You should really look into question #4. It could be your niche. : )