It's smoother and more responsive for sure, but too me it also looks better. It still could be looking better then it does, but I do see some improvements. But keep in mind I'm coming from P6, so some of these improvements could have been in P7 also, but I didn't notice them at work where I used to work with P7 for a while.

I don't think the bump maps and shadows are really there, at least no shadows cast from objects on other objects. Ground shadow yes, but only when default ground is being used.

Artwork and 3DToons items, create the perfect place for you toon and other figures!

http://www.renderosity.com/mod/bcs/index.php?vendor=23722

Due to the childish TOS changes, I'm not allowed to link to my other products outside of Rendo anymore :(

Food for thought.....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYZw0dfLmLk