I'd like to thank everyone again. I managed to find a good Photoshop tut that I can use an object mask on the lightning to get very nice results. Aldaron's method did work, but I believe this new method will work better. Only means I have to render twice. http://www.fortunecity.com/skyscraper/smiley/1350/lightningtut.html Thanks again, and I'll post a WIP soon.