Second Life Forums Archive - Poser 6 vs Poser 5

angelboy Nico

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Join date: 16 Dec 2005

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01-05-2006 18:58

I want to get into SL animation, and my budget is such that I need to balance the desirability of features against the extra cost of them. I do not know enough about animation programs to be able to read specs for a program and know which program to get.

I'll explain...

Even though I know I can get Poser 5 on eBay for $60 less than the cost of the academic version of Poser 6, I would consider buying Poser 6 if I knew that there are features in poser 6 that make it a worthwhile investment.

For example, are there any new features in Poser 6 that help make it easier and faster to create animations. Are there predefined sub-animations that you can string together somehow? That sort of thing.

Does anyone out there with experience in both versions have any words of wisdom for me? Thanks in advance!

Cristiano Midnight

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Join date: 17 May 2003

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01-05-2006 21:26

There are no features in Poser 6 that make it worth choosing over Poser 5 for SL, unless the price is close - if you can get Poser 5 at a significant discount than buy it.

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Luci Sullivan

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Join date: 15 Nov 2005

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01-12-2006 13:09

I have to agree with Cristiano. It isn't worth the extra cash to snatch up P6 when P5 will do the job admirably.

Jacqueline Trudeau

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Join date: 9 Jul 2005

Posts: 171

01-12-2006 13:47

From: Luci Sullivan

I have to agree with Cristiano. It isn't worth the extra cash to snatch up P6 when P5 will do the job admirably.

Same here. If your intention is to strictly create SL animations, you probably be using less than 1% of Poser's (v 5 or 6) capabilities.

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Cottonteil Muromachi

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Join date: 2 Mar 2005

Posts: 1,071

01-12-2006 17:10

You can even download Poser 5 as a bittorrent for free. Err, uhm. Nevermind.

Seagel Neville

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Join date: 2 Jan 2005

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01-12-2006 20:36

Cristiano is right for windows. But Mac (and the latest OS) users have no choice. That's why I upgraded it.

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Seagel Neville

Willy White

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Join date: 21 Oct 2004

Posts: 5

Poser 3

01-16-2006 09:43

Has anyone tried poser 3 in SL and if so how does it work ?

Seagel Neville

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Join date: 2 Jan 2005

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01-16-2006 14:54

See this thread.

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Poser 6 vs Poser 5
angelboy Nico Registered User Join date: 16 Dec 2005 Posts: 1	01-05-2006 18:58 I want to get into SL animation, and my budget is such that I need to balance the desirability of features against the extra cost of them. I do not know enough about animation programs to be able to read specs for a program and know which program to get. I'll explain... Even though I know I can get Poser 5 on eBay for $60 less than the cost of the academic version of Poser 6, I would consider buying Poser 6 if I knew that there are features in poser 6 that make it a worthwhile investment. For example, are there any new features in Poser 6 that help make it easier and faster to create animations. Are there predefined sub-animations that you can string together somehow? That sort of thing. Does anyone out there with experience in both versions have any words of wisdom for me? Thanks in advance!
Cristiano Midnight Evil Snapshot Baron Join date: 17 May 2003 Posts: 8,616	01-05-2006 21:26 There are no features in Poser 6 that make it worth choosing over Poser 5 for SL, unless the price is close - if you can get Poser 5 at a significant discount than buy it. _____________________ Cristiano ANOmations - huge selection of high quality, low priced animations all $100L or less. ~SLUniverse.com~ SL's oldest and largest community site, featuring Snapzilla image sharing, forums, and much more.
Luci Sullivan Registered User Join date: 15 Nov 2005 Posts: 9	01-12-2006 13:09 I have to agree with Cristiano. It isn't worth the extra cash to snatch up P6 when P5 will do the job admirably.
Jacqueline Trudeau Nogoodnik Join date: 9 Jul 2005 Posts: 171	01-12-2006 13:47 From: Luci Sullivan I have to agree with Cristiano. It isn't worth the extra cash to snatch up P6 when P5 will do the job admirably. Same here. If your intention is to strictly create SL animations, you probably be using less than 1% of Poser's (v 5 or 6) capabilities. _____________________ http://trudeauyachts.wordpress.com
Cottonteil Muromachi Abominable Join date: 2 Mar 2005 Posts: 1,071	01-12-2006 17:10 You can even download Poser 5 as a bittorrent for free. Err, uhm. Nevermind.
Seagel Neville Far East User Join date: 2 Jan 2005 Posts: 1,476	01-12-2006 20:36 Cristiano is right for windows. But Mac (and the latest OS) users have no choice. That's why I upgraded it. _____________________ Seagel Neville
Willy White Second Life Resident Join date: 21 Oct 2004 Posts: 5	Poser 3 01-16-2006 09:43 Has anyone tried poser 3 in SL and if so how does it work ?
Seagel Neville Far East User Join date: 2 Jan 2005 Posts: 1,476	01-16-2006 14:54 See this thread. _____________________ Seagel Neville

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