one thing that hasn't come up is Bryce; a landscaper and modeler (well, sorta..;) that has a Daz Studio button. you can create a wondermous background, mountains, trees, etc., hit the button, find Poser content, shade and pose it, then export it back to Bryce, and get some scale, shadows, and easier (well, for me) control of lighting.

Bryce 5.5 should still be free. Stop by the forum and we can point you in the right direction.

I wish I'd said that.. The Staircase Wit

anahl nathrak uth vas betude doth yel dyenvey..;)