Many many thanks - the thought came into my mind (the cube, or one sided flat object)I just had yet to try this. I heard Poser 5 is quite improved - if I could only afford to purchase it right now - and keep the utilities on as well?!?! Much gratitude for your consideration.

Thanks for the ideas. I heard of a program called crossroads - that converts .dxf into .obj files. I cannot locate the link or site to utilize it though. I did try to reload Elefont - without success. Funny thing - I import some pretty heavy Poser and other models into Bryce - and the program seems to hold it's own during this process. For your consideration - I thank you.

Thank you so much people - well - I really wanted to use Poser for this one. I guess it's back to trying to grind it through Bryce instead. Thanx again!

Hey - those are some outstanding compositions. Well - I am a little intimidated by the level of expertise that you all show. I now see how there is no substitute for experience - and a heavy helping of elbow grease (not to mention patience.) I like the P4 Mario image - especially the hair/beard textures - is that a pure Poser render? I have to admit I agree - it seems true with any endeavor - the tools are only equal to what you do with them - (I have yet to get my tools overly dirty yet - so to speak.) One last thing - you all seem to have so much time invested in learning these techniques - I guess it keeps us off the streets - right?

Now I have some very definite ideas that steer me toward the right direction. From all of the advise that I have received - I am in a position to make a better choice in my upcoming purchases. It seems that once the base models are acquired and installed - the options are quite broad for clothing, textures, accessories, etc. Thanks again all.

Wow - I didn't expect so many rapid responses! I will tinker with these and after some patient effort will post again. Thank you so much to all.

Funny that you bring up the tutorials and resources as well. I located several after reading this - even while just lurking through the forum paraphernalia. I located recent magnet and texture tutorials that seemed quite informative. Thanks for the info! P.S. To be honest - I have a slightly ignorant feeling when reading many of the posts to this forum - I guess only time will tell.

Thanks for the info - I fully realize that this area is not something that one like myself can tackle in one evening. I have actually ordered Lightwave (cringe) and will most likely be using this as well as Adobe/Bryce/Etc., in my endeavors. I am also fully aware that the fantastic Poser/Adobe/Maya/Etc. work that I have seen in numerous galleries are the result of a very large amount of hours of hard work and frustration for the individual artists. Any advice or direction forwarded here is most sincerely appreciated. It is sort of ironic - that I have spent so many years with my chops (I won't call them perfected) with ink/graphite/paper and such - and work that I am comfortable and familiar with, so to speak - that can be created in minutes - is sometimes so annoying to attempt in the digital arena - I know this must be a common beginner's woe.

Thanks again ladies and gentlemen. I have attempted to reload Bryce and Elefont without success. I am now working with Armin and hopefully we can iron this out. I will post my results for informational purposes as soon as I know something more.

Most appreciative thanks for the quick replies. I do use the Norton Speed Disk utility, and I try to utilize it on a fairly regular basis. I will try all suggestions and keep my fingers crossed. Thanks again all.

Thanks to all for your assistance! Every thought and tip that was suggested was helpful in the learning process. The idea to render individual frames was what I have found to be the most time economical solution. I am most greatful for all of your time and effort in helping me with this matter. THANKS AGAIN!