bkriter, I know EXACTLY how you feel, and I'm sure most other people here do too. For most of us in the communities, poser is a wonderful and fascinating program....but no one ever said it was child's play. It can be frustrating, infuriating and INCREDIBLY rewarding when you get the hang of it. I'm not quite sure what to advise you. So much of it comes with time. For instance, bloodsong's conforming tuorial isn't exactly beginners' stuff, but you weren't to know that. If I were you, I'd try to make a list of things you want to do in the program, then go to the tutorials section and look for those subjects. Use the manual and above all, ask questions in the forums. As far as poses go, Schlabber has made 1000s of poses that cover every imaginable situation. I'm not sure where they're currently available, but I do know this.....if he hasn't done it, it probably can't be done! Don't give up yet! mac PS 'Out of memory' is a standard message that really means 'You've put something in the wrong directory and poser is now totally confused!' Just re-open it and check the directories to find the problem.