Hi folks,

I'm trying to ease my way in to 3D editing.  I would just buy iClone and proceed (because I LOVE CrazyTalk!) but iClone is not available for the Mac (except via Bootcamp) so that complicates the decision of where to start.

I'm hoping you can correct any misunderstandings I may have about the differences between DAZ and iClone. Thanks!

My sole interest is in animating characters.

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PRICING:  So far it appears to this nube that while DAZ is free software, you can't do a whole lot with it without making content purchases from the DAZ store.   On the other hand iClone is $200, but it seems the included Character Creator means I wouldn't necessarily need to buy any character content for quite awhile, if ever.    Is this a generally correct understanding?

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EASE OF USE:   I'm experimenting with DAZ software now.  It's not going too well.  Any ease of use comparison between iClone and DAZ for character animation would be most appreciated. 

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I'm very involved with 2D video editing, and am trying to determine whether I want to invest time in 3D as well.  I would just buy iClone and dive in to find out, but the need for me (a Mac user) to install Bootcamp, buy Windows, install Windows, and learn Windows is a lot of obstacles to leap over just to find out whether I'd enjoy 3D.  Not a complaint, just where things stand here.

Thanks for any advice you'd care to share!