The content and interface of Poser 7 is much like that of Poser 6; however one terrific new feature that has been long over due is a multiple level undo-redo function. It came preset to 100 levels. This number can lowered. This is a much needed and very welcome improvement.
There are several other new features and improvements such as lip synching functions in the new Talk Designer, faster rendering and HDRI support, non linear animation, animation layers and more.
Lip Synching Poser 7 now allows for importing sounds clips through the Talk Designer. This will automatically match the sound clip up to your animation. When I tried this it worked fairly well, however I can see some fine tuning will be needed to get it exactly right.
Non Linear Animation and Animation Layers NLA allows you to place different body parts on different layers to allow for a more fluid movement. A layer can be added in at any point or deleted if you don't like how things are looking after playback. Here is a screenshot of what the layers palette looks like now.
Faster Rendering Poser 7 now supports dual core processors enabling it to render high resolution images even faster than before and render more than one thread at a time.
HDRI (High Dynamic Range Imaging) This new feature allows the import of a high resolution photograph which can be used for the lighting base.
Poser 7 also contains 1G in new high resolution content such as new characters, animals, dinosaurs, a robot and a grey alien figure. Anatomy has been added to figures, as well as several new props.