Actually I think Poser has tremendous potential as a tool for solo animators. One of the things that makes solo animation projects die is the amount of time it takes to model and rig a character in a regular 3d program, and that's assuming you have the cash to buy a 3d app that can do quality character animation. There is also the fact that some who would make great film makers/animators are not great modellers (Pro films are of course team efforts with many specialists dealing with different aspects of the production) and Vice versa. With Poser and the unparalelled availability of quality free and inexpensive props/sets/clothing a film maker can concentrate on the creative aspects of character design and animation and not have to wear a technician's hat as well. Solo animation projects can work. There was a Japanese guy named Makoto Shinkai who made a 30 minute anime film with hand drawn characters, and 3d backgrounds/props that while a bit rough on the character animation side, is a very beautiful, well written and touching film. (Hoshi no Koe) The amazing thing is he completed the animation of this movie all by himself over a 2 year period. The film was a big critical and commercial hit in Japan and is coming to DVD in the US soon. If something like that can be done then anything is possible. After seeing that movie, and some of Terrence Walker's stuff,I decided to make my own direct to DVD movie which I'm just getting started on. It's using Poser 5 and Truespace. It won't be easy but I do believe it's possible. :)