thanx for the reply!...So if I get this right, what u're saying is that I can only make the tornado seem to rotate fast using: a) blurry texture b) use props such as debris it cannot, however, rotate faster by using any other means...am i on the right track? what do u mean by "animate the texture" and "rotate your model slightly to create the larger movements"? your answers wud be greatly appreciated, as always!