its just the way the statement was it sound like a comparison
but if it was said
yes with poser render times are going to be extended however, to get a better render and shorter render times these apps will give better performance and a better render but it will cost
one thing about the lower end apps is they sacrafice some quality and speed for a lower cost
but to say firefly is not up to the task no one should expect it to be for the price
squeezing both poser and studio til it squeel, to get a good renders is part of the challenge in the programs not to get commercial or hollywood standards but to get the "O gee you did that with those apps" is a better goal
but you are right those apps will give a better result but it will come at a price
so for poser yes for good looking renders you will probably more times then not have longer render times
i didn't say you were wrong it just sounded like a comparison
nothing against offering alternate solutions but also let the OP know that for better quality it come at a price

I think those are some great looking renders
finding ways to shorten render times without sacrificing quality should be the goal

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