That seems the main complaint. As mentioned earlier is right it's mentioned in the 5th-ish page of the viewport tutorial when you first open the program!!
Okay so I did some further experimentations with the lighting and the colors for the scene based on all the feedback Ive received. I also tested some alternative camera angels to try out more interesting composition: I think I am personally most satisfied with the version D (4th one). Any thoughts?
The first of the new Futurama movie length DVD episodes is out on November the 27th. http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/07/28/comic-con-futurama-panel-report/