I found this message from Antoine Clappier (posted by litst) about upgrading from Ray Dream to Carrara. "Speaking of upgrades, I advise the Ray Dream and Infini-D users to upgrade now! At some point during 2002, Eovia will release Carrara Studio 2. At that moment, we will not be able to maintain the exceptional upgrade price for the Ray Dream and Infini-D users. The reason is that there will be a two versions difference between Ray Dream or Infini-D and Carrara Studio 2." The full message can be read at http://www.renderosity.com/messages.ez?Form.ShowMessage=551240 BTW I agree with pixelicious regarding "Digital Lighting & Rendering. "Digital Texturing & Painting" is also very good. I hear the whole "Digital" series from New Riders is good. Keith