Quote - Hi poser  itself will NEVER....repeat...NEVER be suitable for large scale Film quality
animation because is does not have a production quality render engine or animation tools.

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This, and the nature and quality of content will probably never match that produced by higher end apps like max. Only a few artists creating content for Poser, ever came close to film level characters and modeling (IMO, Sanctum Arts GRIM being one of the few in recent memory). 

Tirade studios makes some great animation with poser content, and good music and editing do make a big difference, but it doesn't come anywhere CLOSE to film quality animation made using max, maya, XSI, etc.  No advanced particle effects, fluid-cloth-hair simulation lacking, good bokeh/DOF, you name it- all not there or even approaching film quality standards.

Just head over to CG talk/society, Blur studios, etc and see what is currently being produced for film.  And the rate of the difference in quality is growing.  Look at what is being done with Vray 2.

Poser, is what it is.  An app designed mostly for the hobbist.   To elevate it to industry level standards is going to take a HUGE investment of time and money. Why bother, when so many are so far ahead.  Doesn't mean poser can't and shouldn't improve.  You do have to keep things in perspective though, as to what you can realistically expect out of this app.