Basic, basic, basic. Is there some basic tut somewhere? I dont see anything on this site. The first animation I did was about 900 frames at 400x600 @ 170 dpi ( I said I was a beginner), and it played fine (Microsoft video and played in Media Player.) But that was the last one that has even attempted to play. Now all I get on new renders is some jerky motion in any of the three players I have. When I render at 400x600 @ 72 dpi @ one quarter, it plays ok but is soooo small. I would guess that I was naive about playing the larger size files, except that the first one played fine. What is good quality video rendered at? Is there a tut or book? When I buy an editor will it take care of all my problems? Someone please point me in the right direction! P4 1.5g/1g mem/win2k Thanks for your help Pinto