I surely did not mean to start any controversy and am sorry if I did.

Since I started with DazStudio, I never learned to use my Poser6 that I won.  I only learned how to use it recently.  I did some promos and testing with it (I had to because the product would not work in D/S) and the merchants gave me settings for a good render.  It works great but is similar to most of my other programs in results (super fine/crisp render with soft shadowing).

I've always admired the cartoon-like/illustrative look of AerySoul's promos.  I think it may have something to do with shadows.  There seems to be very little and very soft....but it is there. The colors are vibrant and alive.    Might also be global lighting?  I will look at AerySoul's lights and see if they can help me to achieve something similar in look and feel.

Appreciate all responses.  Hborre, thanks for the link.