thanks for the comments. I am just rendering the last bits in after effects. I am using AEF 7 on my mates machine, and I have to say it's lovely Adobe got the interface jsut right and especially the graph editor! Mmmmm graph editor hhaaaaaarrghhh.....
Also improved rendering for openGL is pretty quick. Recording some sounds tomorrow. I should be finished by tuesday. for now some more stills to keep you happy

spinning disc turns and "pours" boxes into floor