12 Basic Poser Tutorials
Don't see what you're looking for here? Don't forget to check out the FAQs, Dr. Geep's Poser Primers, and the Intermediate Poser Tutorials as well.
Poser Quick Starts
Getting Started in Poser. Donated by Huolong. Although this tutorial uses Poser 5, about 90% of it is the same for Poser 4 and Poser Pro Pack. This tutorial is a great start for those people who use manuals to prop up desks and raise monitors. ;-) 6.5MB Download version available.
Making Better Poses. General guidelines for making more realistic poses. (2 pages.) WARNING: Contains mild nudity!
Poser Expressions. Making your Poser people look more realistic. (2 pages.)
Poser Touch-ups. A quick trick with a photo-editing program to touch-up your renders.
Poser General
Poser Frequently Asked Questions. I've put together some of the most commonly asked questions in 1 convenient place. Feel free to contact me if you have questions/answers you think should be added.
Poser File Locations. Here's a big rundown of all the folder locations that you might need to worry about in Poser. This page has been redone to include Poser 5 folders.
Poser 4 vs. Pro Pack vs. Poser 5. On the semi-technical side, what are the differences between the programs? This tutorial is meant to help people who want to package files that are as compatible as possible, plus help people who've downloaded files and aren't sure if they'll work with their version of Poser.
Additional Programs. Make your life easier and your images better with these wonderful helper programs.
Poser/3D Glossary. I've collected some of the common terms and definitions used in Poserdom plus some general 3D terms. This page will be updated as I find more terms that people ask about.
Using Poser
Pixel Perfect Templates. NEW. Want an easy way to make a seam guide? How about a template with each material on it's own layer? Here's an easy way to do it.
Poser Transparencies. How to cut out part of an outfit, from tailoring necklines to removing entire pieces of an outfit.
Poser Transparencies Made Easier. Here are ways to make transparency maps less traumatic to create.
Swiping Wardrobes in Poser. NEW. Have the perfect outfit, but for the wrong character? With some trickery, you can use that outfit for your still pictures.