I think it is rather obvious that it is pre-rendered, by watching the movies. Still, I could care less. For one, I\'ve always prefered the pre-rendered approach, because I hate free roaming camera\'s. I prefer it when the enviroment is static and the camera is closed in on me, it creates a certain tense feeling.
Another reason I could care less, if the backgrounds are pre-rendered is because of the actual character graphics. The zombies look friggin\' amazing! Same with the hunters, dogs and yes, even Chris. Not to mention the way Capcom has went back and fixed the rooms , so as they do look creepy, instead of bright and colorful.
It is just a damn shame that we won\'t see RE2, RE3 and RE:CV (X ? ) get the same treatment..