I've just got the most recent copy of Computer Arts mag, it's got a free version of D Sculptor 1.0. It's a program for creating models. Plonk a real model onto a print-out with some points of reference on it, take sixteen photos of the model, feed them into the computer, do some masking and a few more bits of reference and Bob's your uncle, you've got a virtual model complete with texture map. Apparently it cost 500 ($750) originally so my subscription just paid for itself yet again. I have both Computer Arts and Digit on subscription and I live in the UK so I get mine about a month before they come out in the States. Yes, they're pricey, yes they're bound to be UK centred but, they report all the news no matter where and look at what you save on software. Also, the quality is excellent....