What makes Poser Pro a "Pro" package is not GC (an approximation of which will be in Poser 8), GI (which is available in Poser 7 and Poser Pro through Python Scripts - some editing required), normal mapping (which is in Poser 8), and I dare say 64-bit rendering. The "Pro" is because of the rendering queue to render on other machines, and the ability to export work to higher-end programs. If one owns one of these high-end applications (don't they all have 64-bit rendering now) and can export work to them, why would one need 64-bit rendering in Poser?

Some people may buy Poser 8 while they wait on an upgrade to Poser Pro. I doubt many people, who already have Poser Pro (1), will downgrade to Poser 8. I don't see myself doing so. I have gotten used to the extra room in 64-bit rendering. I already have Wardrobe Wizard. Before anyone gets too excited about improved rigging and wxPython, remember that normal mapping has been available since Poser Pro (1), and I don't know of a single product or piece of content that uses it.

In the past, the only complaints I have had for soon to be released versions of Poser were too little information, and/or no idea of when they would be released. With Poser 8 I am genuinely disappointed.

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