Poser "is known as" a hobbyist's tool by many. It is a hobby for many. But it is already being used by professionals for end results. If you also count all those useing Poser to stage assets and pose them, maybe even animate before exporting to Max, Maya, Carrara, etc., then it is way beyond hobbyist. I HAVE the money for at least XSI basic or Messiah and the first level of Max. Certainly, for Carrara. So for me, that is not the issue. The issue is, I am already getting results usable on a professional level, and so much invested in the Poser learning curve, I am only seeking add-ons, such as an alternate render platform at this time. I am unfortunate in my choice of style that dynamic hair and skin realism in close-up is significant, but lucky in that I do not need big effects, structures, aircraft, space travel, etc. All my final composite work is done in After Effects, so it is just the raw render which I am seeking to kick up. ::::: Opera :::::