Quote - I am talking about art nudes or clothed character studies in fairly simple settings, as opposed to grand architecture with GI and a crowd and detailed machines etc. Second, it is not 'merely' a single figure, etc., it is a single figure, or small group, with supurb lighting, skin realism, highly detailed hair that casts shadows and interesting

Ah i see what you mean now. But still i dont think poser guys should be limited to doing single character studies either. Not when decent render engines are dirt cheap these days.

Sure it's intimidating to move out of poser, but the rewards are worth it IMO.