[Red5]

 I too am startin a new render series.  It will be based on the outerlying GTVA systems.  Rasalhague, formalhaut etc.   It will revolve around dumpwater low resource planets and how its inhabinents make due.  Many of the graphics will be on the SS-Qmarie which is a modified Posiedon freighter.  The Qmarie is a actual model which i have modified to have 16 kayser turrets, 2 torpedo tubes, afterburners, and shields.  I plan on having it in my campaign too.  Right now im using PSP and experimenting with layers and lighting.  Do u guys recommend i use something better??

[Fineus]

I use Photoshop, it's much more simple to use IMO (but also harder to get hold of).