Review by Jerry Saperstein

One might feel pity for the creators and marketers of programs like Poser 9. They invest their all into a fine application - which this is - but the market is inherently limited to those who want to produce 3D renderings. There are many people who would love to do that, but it is a difficult undertaking.

So the marketers claim it is an easy thing to do, that learning how to do it is simple. They laughed when I sat down to create a 3D rendering of a woodland nymph … and they were right.

Creating 3D renderings isn’t simple, though the folks who publish Poser try to make it easier with each new version. I own several of the earlier versions and, speaking generally, would give up in minutes.

Poser 9 is an excellent product, but it has a fairly steep learning curve and possessing artistic talent is not optional, it is a requirement. They include a ton of content and the interface is usable. There are a couple of books about using Poser and picking up a used copy of one for an earlier version is a good investment.

If you have the time, though, and the discipline to work through each step, you can master Poser 9.

Personally, considering the low level of my skills, I prefer Reallusion iClone and Daz Studio: they’re not necessarily as capable as Poser 9, but they are somewhat easier for novices to approach.

But, as I said, if you can devote the time and energy to learning Poser 9 and practice, practice, practice, you can turn out truly exquisite work with this application. I just wish I could.

Jerry