NOTE: I am posting this in both the Vue and Poser forums in hope of obtaining the most feedback. I wanted to make sure Vue users saw this because I have several important questions specifically for Vue users.

Hello,

I am seeking feedback from any artists out there that are intermediate or advanced users. What I am in the middle of starting is 3D stories. Mainly, I am a writer, but have learned a fair amount of Poser Pro and am looking to get into Vue and Adobe Photoshop. At this time, I would say I am about an intermediate user as I always learn something from someone all the time.

What I would like to know, is what are the best tools and methods for creating my "worlds"? Think of it like a comic book, only I am going with the most advanced tools out there for Poser, Vue, etc. to achieve the best realism I can. That means I need software and packages for the software that allow me to construct these "worlds" with anything I imagine.

Vue -

I have started learning Vue using their demo trial software and am seriously considering the Vue 7 "Infinate" package. It goes without saying Vue is great for outdoor and scenery renders, but what about interior renders? I need anything and everything for my "worlds" ranging from skies with spaceships to luxury indoor realistic looking rooms. How would I construct these "rooms" for interiors using Vue and some aftermarket packages? I have only done outside stuff with Vue and could use some help here for inside realistic renders and what the basics are for doing them. I know Vue integrates well with Poser and since I am using the most current Poser Pro that should work well together.

How do I make "rooms" with Vue for wall art, torches, etc? Are there add-on packages in the marketplace with tools someone else made to aid in such things as room construction and furnature?

Photoshop CS4 -

I plan to also use Photoshop CS4 for my post work to bring it all together and final editing. What I am still torn between is do I need the 3D features of the "extended" edition? What I need to do is work with my finished scene using "layers" in Photoshop which is fairly standard and to use "brushes" to paint directly on the characters for my effects (i.e. wounds, blood, tatoos, etc.) Will "extended" allow me to paint directly on my Poser figures by importing them or can I do those basic things using the "standard" CS4 version and save some money?

Thanks for your advice and input.Hello,

I am seeking feedback from any artists out there that are intermediate or advanced users. What I am in the middle of starting is 3D stories. Mainly, I am a writer, but have learned a fair amount of Poser Pro and am looking to get into Vue and Adobe Photoshop. At this time, I would say I am about an intermediate user as I always learn something from someone all the time.

What I would like to know, is what are the best tools and methods for creating my "worlds"? Think of it like a comic book, only I am going with the most advanced tools out there for Poser, Vue, etc. to achieve the best realism I can. That means I need software and packages for the software that allow me to construct these "worlds" with anything I imagine.

Vue -

I have started learning Vue using their demo trial software and am seriously considering the Vue 7 "Infinate" package. It goes without saying Vue is great for outdoor and scenery renders, but what about interior renders? I need anything and everything for my "worlds" ranging from skies with spaceships to luxury indoor realistic looking rooms. How would I construct these "rooms" for interiors using Vue and some aftermarket packages? I have only done outside stuff with Vue and could use some help here for inside realistic renders and what the basics are for doing them. I know Vue integrates well with Poser and since I am using the most current Poser Pro that should work well together.

How do I make "rooms" with Vue for wall art, torches, etc? Are there add-on packages in the marketplace with tools someone else made to aid in such things as room construction and furnature?

Photoshop CS4 -

I plan to also use Photoshop CS4 for my post work to bring it all together and final editing. What I am still torn between is do I need the 3D features of the "extended" edition? What I need to do is work with my finished scene using "layers" in Photoshop which is fairly standard and to use "brushes" to paint directly on the characters for my effects (i.e. wounds, blood, tatoos, etc.) Will "extended" allow me to paint directly on my Poser figures by importing them or can I do those basic things using the "standard" CS4 version and save some money?

Any other thoughts appreciated.

Thanks for your advice and input.

Jeff

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