It could apply to most 3D programs, but a-since most of the people come to the poser forum, I thought it might be the good place to find a quick answer. How is the render of a 3D scene calculated ? I mean by that: If I put a certain amount of objects in a scene, all with different textures, but my production frame (or the view of my preferred camera) doesn't show them, are they going to be accounted for in the final render time (to be calculated) even though they won't show in the rendered image ? To make ot more clear: suppose I pose Victoria in a certain manner and I decide that a portrait shot is going to convey the feeling I want to show with the image, are her legs (or other body part not appearing in the intended image) going to slow the render time even though they won't show ? Really just a question of an ever inquiring mind... Thank you in advance to those who answer kindly. PH