Dhanco,
Vue's pretty easy to get used ot after bryce, I think, as they are so similar in a broader sense, it's jsut finicky things liek the Material Editor and atmospheres that take more time getting used to :)

-Best simple tip I can give for better renders:
set light softness to 5 degrees and edit light properties: set shadows to 85%.
-Instant improvement!
-Well, not so instant, render times go up, lol, and graininess may require better render options, but it's a huge improvement in final look, IMHO.

Thundering1,
well, more like Bryce with a tempremental rocket engine under the hood of an amphibious truck with a sweet steering system, hehe :p

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