So assuming you're here for help with artwork, I found something nifty I think will be useful for a lot of people here. It's a kind of digital posing mannequin that works a lot like any other poser or 3D modeling software. There is a built in source light feature, ability to make walls or boxes in case you need your pose to interact with your environment, and a lot of other nifty features. It seems pretty easy to use, and I know I'll hopefully be putting it to use soon enough.
Oh yeah, it's freeware too, so no worry about the costs.
http://terawell.net/terawell/?lang=en
Helpful Tool for Shading, Posing, Perspective etc.
