This is often asked- what can I use to get professional results in Second Life Development? There are cheaper tools- like Gimp, but for pro results you can try...

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Poser: from e-frontier. For training they offer an 80 minute Poser developer training DVD. and the Shade 8 – Create 3D Props and Clothing for Your Poser Figures application and e frontier Poser® – 3D Figure Design