> Quote - Depends what you set the shadowmap light settings to. > > 0.01shadow map bias, 4096 map = 6-12 hours just to render the map. Then the render starts.. > 1.00 shadow map bias, 256 map = a few seconds ... > > Just an example. Not hard fact > > On the other hand,,, if you are using below Poser6sr3, you may have locked up in an infinite loop and you'll be rendering a map next month. P6sr3 should let you cancel.

first thinks for responding :-D

since I'm using poser 7 and you've responded I thought I should ask you a question since Angelsinger(who's a friend) recommended you as a source on the subject
and my question is this

what would you recommend to obtain more realistic looking skin?

I used blinns on my last uploads
one of Michelle which you can view here

I am quite proud of the way she came out, but I've seen your work and would like to know what you recommend so I can make my Michelle as realistic looking as your ladies.

see material room setup that I used on the skin(face and neck only) above.

incidentally, both myself and angelsinger compared notes on this since she was trying to get more realistic skin on her last upload as well.