Chipp I have done all of those tips and tricks and never render a pic over 800 X 600 resolution since getting Vue 6 Inf.  I only use for hobby and pleasure of making what I call simple scenes.
  Not into animation at all.  Not into the professional end of it.      Just for fun for me. :)

I have had vue since version 4 and have tons of tutorials saved and on cds as well as all my saved html web pages to refer to.   I never turn down a tutorial or materials and things when I find them. :)
  Appreciate you trying to help but I done been through all you have mentioned. :)

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