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- Is output readily accepted by µstock sites?
- Is there a copyright issue about the derivative images made with a 3D model?
- What is the learning curve before you can come up with decent illustrations?
1 All depends on content and skill level, meaning an overall quality thing. Some Poser and Daz stuff looks really bad if you are less than skilled at lighting.
2. Copyright - Daz states in their terms that any of the models and clothing items sold there can be used for commercial output. At Renderosity, I believe all paid models are good for commercial renders (you'd be wise to double check), but it all boils down to how the license is written. On the few things I have purchased from Renderosity, commercial renders are fine. But for Free items at Renderosity, a lot of authors of freebies restrict commercial use. I picked up some nice free abstract backgrounds there that are cleared for commercial use, but a free set of flowers for Vue 3D I got were for personal use only. Read each individual license, or the terms on the site from which you are DLing.
3. Learning curve - hard to say. 3D came very easy for me, but some people just never get it. The worst thing about Poser is the content management system - sometimes it's more frustrating than learning the actual program. Daz is sort of like the baby version of Poser. If you got the hang of Daz quickly, it should make the learning curve easier.
Hope this helps you out.