My 2 cents - Download DAZ Studio and let her look at it. If she likes what it can do, then help her get it and get started (it's pretty easy to use). Keep a watchfull eye on what she does, and how much she uses it. If she really gets into it, you can either get her P5 or P6 as a present, or help her with the cost as a present. DAZ Studio does most of what P4 can do, and with the $$$ she saves she can get some nice add-ons to V3, M3, or what ever she would like.

Right now, DAZ Studio is no replacement for P5/P6, but for someone just starting out, it is a great intro to figure posing on the computer. If it turns out that she really likes creating computer art, then P6 with the improved render engine would be a great present for her in the future.

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