I tried the Vue4 demo awhile back. I didn't really like the interface, but I was impressed by the results, mainly the skies/atmospheres. I think Bryce spoiled me for the higher end progs, since Bryce is so easy to use. I might make the jump to Vue5 though. Not being much of a postwork expert, Vue offers excellent results right out of the box, especially with all the new Vue5 features. I've been trying for maybe 5, 6 yrs to make a Bryce sky look un-cheesy, and it's getting frustrating as hell. No matter how you slice it (without postwork), Bryce skies don't look too realistic. I wonder what Bryce6 skies will do?

Cat who? hehe...

:-/

I was very impressed with the new Vue5 features when I visited their site. There's a few pics in the Vue Gallery using the new Global Illumination. I found it VERY impressive. As Sackrat said, the Vue skies are FAR better than Bryce's. If you're not a good postworker (like me) good realistic skies mean a lot. That, along with all the other interesting features, will probably temp me to buy Vue5 and make the switch. But, I'll see what Bryce6 turns out to be. If it's just a Bryce5 with a faster renderer and not much else, then screw Bryce, I'm switching to Vue.

Yes, very nice!

Yea, I'd love to get my hands on this prog.

LOL that's hilarious! That's one of the funniest thing's I've ever seen :-)

Looks like it's right out of Zbrush, from what I've seen of the prog. But what do I know.

I sure would do it if I had two computers. It'd save me a day or two per render.

It won't affect me. I have Paintshop Pro7, but I won't upgrade to 8. I much prefer Photoshop.

Not sure how to make grass, but 3dplants.com has some great free grass.

Hmmm...were you standing there naked when you took the pic?

Where is AS anyway? We always seem to get into trouble when he is gone ;-)

Thanks for the input, folks. I appreciate it. Stefano, I know that controversy you speak of lol....I think it was handled well, you're a stand up guy and a gentleman. Even though your politics are "wrong" LOL I still like ya! Render on, my friend. Doug

perk did someone say tuna?