2. http://www.3dcommune.com/3d/store/display.mv?vs_sun_mod for $4.95 without a person in it 3) www.petersharpe.com and look for water vapour/mist tutorial 4) the same way as water vapour, but find Clay's volumetric fire and apply that to the spheres. 5) www.google.com is your friend

-- erlik