I think most people just sarting out in 3D really under estimate how complex is is, and the associated learning curve. So take the basic complexity of even the simpler 3D applications, then add to that the great diffences in UI and work flow from one app to another, with the logic behind those two factors, it's pretty easy to understand why some software just doesn't "click" with the way you think.

Then, if that isn't bad enough, add in the requirements and complexities associated with software/hardware issues related to working in 3D, and things can get ugly quite quickly.

I'm not real sure what the true issues were that the OP had with Poser, but all of the above no doubt added to the frustration of using Poser.

For those who may be interested in Carrara, I've been playing with the 64bit version of the C8 beta, and am quite pleased with it. I have experienced a few crashes (actually, the entire system freezes requiring a hard reboot), but I'm fairly sure this is a video card/OpenGL issue. Unfortunately I haven't been able to upgrade the video drivers on my system (laptop). But, aside from the freezing issue, performance is much better than C7. I completed the render at the link below, set to max quality, at 1800X1400 in just over 1.5 hours. I can't use the same setup in C7 to compare, because I did everything in C8, but from experience with C7, I was expecting the render to take 4-5 hours. I also seems like it's doing a better job of importing materials, though you still have to make quite a few adjustments. It looks like it will be a big improvement, and well worth the upgrade.

http://www.renderosity.com/mod/gallery/index.php?image_id=2023770

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