Suucat posted at 10:48AM Mon, 18 January 2016 - #4249832

Is Poser dying? for me it is, i have lost interest in 3d, I dont feel like updating or trying other software (Daz Studio... i tried it, i just dont get it, and yes its hard, gave me a headache), Blender, Wings, i gave those a shot too, didnt know what i was doing, heck i dont even know how to use Poser to the fullest... Fitting Room? uh? i dont get it, really... makes me upset, i have spent quite some cash with V4 stuff but thats enough. No more, i give up.

If you want to do it, don't give up so easily. I can't speak to learning DS as I only installed it a few days ago. It takes time!

Poser seemed to be pretty good to learn on. I am far from an expert, but there's basics you gotta get a handle on.

1. Manipulating the cameras
2. Placing and posing your objects and figures
3. LIGHTING! Probably the most important thing impacting the quality of your renders.
4. The materials (although you can buy a lot, still, you'll want a basic understanding).

Good thing with Poser is that there's a ton of how-to videos out there to do those things. Personally, as a 3D newbie lighting gave me a lot of grief until I got an unbiased renderer (Octane). That's where I think the new version of Poser and DS will shine for newbies, pre-set materials that will offer novices pretty good results.