I got into 3D over 4 years ago now. At the time I was working on a Digital painting and needed a solution to get some perspective issues figured out. I found DAZ3D during my mad search for this needed assistance and thus began my journey into the wonderful world of 3D. I found myself very much interested in many aspects of 3D both artistic and technical. DAZ Studio is a free program offered by DAZ which is similar in many ways to Poser, owned by SmithMicro & Photoshop CS2 from Adobe.com is my favorite digital paint & image program that I’ve used to finish many a render. I also use Photoshop to create texture, bump and displacement maps that when applied or “wrapped” around 3D meshes adds color and detail.