Thanks Carolly. Now at least I have a starting point. Dang Yankee

Thanks for the Newbie info so far, but I haven't a clue how to get started with 3d computer art and posers. A few brief answers would help. What is a poser? Is it 3d art that can be manipulated like moving an arm or leg into a different position or rotated without having to redraw it every time? What programs do I need to get started with posers? Will Poser 5 produce a finished drawing (rendering?) with downloaded characters, settings, and props or will I need other program software? Do you know of any starting from scratch (ignorance) guides that describe more of the what? Like what is computer art, cg, 3d art, etc. covering concepts and terminology? What type of programs would I need to create my own posers? Characters, settings, props, etc. Do you know of any review/comparison/rating links that would point me toward which software is better?