Sorry for my recent barrage of questions.
According to the Carrara Handbook by Mike De La Flor, I got the impression that Carrara renders quicker with procedural textures than with applied textures created in Photoshop.
I know other programs have said the converse is true.
I just wanted to confirm if anyone has had any experience and can verify this. I could have very well MISUNDERSTOOD what Mr. De La Flor said.
Thanks,
John