Great choice, Keller! I don't think you'll be disappointed whatsoever. I used the demo (of version 2) for about 30 minutes and knew I had to have it. For me, Vue has always been so immediately intuitive and clear to understand, unlike many of the other 3D progs that practically require a 6-year degree to learn -- LOL! I don't think we'll have to wait too long for your first images. It really is easy to work with! :) Oh, and be sure to check out Guitta's tutorials for beginners here: http://start.at/arte/