Interesting posts. There are some easy techniques like pasting entire head photos onto these mesh maps (in poser). You sacrifice 3D mobility but you get VERY real results. All in all, it's a BIG commitment if realism is the goal. None have it down to a science in any app)...too many variables. Depending on your experience and ability, I'll roughly guess a thousand hour learning curve. If that is daunting you might consider hiring someone to do it for you as you learn 3D on the side. You'll have plenty to do in just managing the imaging. Straight photography with some Paint shop manipulation might get results quicker if time is an issue. Besides,,, this is TOTALLY addictive and you'll end up blowingoff your midterms as a result...;p Got the Tshirt