i think it varies from person to person. i am still yet to learn a lot of things in poser as most of us are but yes i think poser is good to get your feet wet and start you up into 3d. as some have suggested poser 5 or daz is the way to go, they don't cost much and daz studio is free and it will give you an idea of how 3d works. it's a lot of fun but be forewarned, you're bound to get hooked by it and your back account will never look the same ever again, lol.