I am just curious as to what software is most often used for this sort of modeling or if anyone knows what the pro's are using?

The idea behind the questions I have is to reduce the possiblitiy of spending hours on end learning to use a complicated software package only to find out later that there is a better way.  I'd rather hear from somebody who has been through that already.  Free trials are great but you still have to learn to use the software, and most of them don't let you try it free long enough.  Or there is some rub like it won't let you save your work, or not all of the functions work etc...

This is a hobby for me so the time I have to spend on it is limited.  Before I comit to learning a software package I'd like some idea as to what most of the add on providers use SPECIFICALLY for creating tight fitting clothes for V4. 

My intial reaction to watching the Zbrush classroom video's at their website is that Z brush won't work for what I want to do.  But that is only an initial reaction to the basic videos. I have not gotten into depth with Z brush, I have downloaded but have not started using the 30 day trial because I plan to read up on it and watch all of the videos before I start using it.  30 days is not alot of time to learn something as complicated as 3D modelling software.  I spent many months working with Rhino before I became profficient enough to start building half way decent models from scratch, without using a tut.  I still do not believe Rhino can be used for what I want to do.  It is great for making a suit of Armor, but I dont see how one can make a pair of tights with it.  Thats a question for the rhino forum I guess.  On the other hand Rhino is a 3D modeler and this is a 3D modelling forum.  So maybe the question works here as well. 

"Not one person here can really tell you what's best for you, as everyone has their own taste in workflow. Try the demo or learning edition of the program you're interested in, this is the only way to find out which programs you like."

I disagree with that statement.  I think there is something to be gained by listening to others who have already spent the time learning different software packages. 

Hydra