Ok here is what I have so far. Its from earlier in the day so its not quite at the same point anymore. The big map underneath is a large animated background. On the pieces of glass are computer monitor screen captures..what they say isnt important as the fact that they are there. My current problem (of many :0 ) is I dont have nice glows like in the samples below. The data streams just dont have a nice glowy property...why? Is what Chip had below a result of a post effect? His was nice and glowy. Right now I made mine by setting everything to 0 or none except in glow. In glow I have 2 colors (green and black) mixed with a black and white .avi This gives the desired animted effect I want but it doesnt really glow...any ideals?