Thanks for the comments folks! I appreciate it! Yup, I own the 5 Disc DVD set of the Fellowship of the Rings. I play it continueously on my other Mac while I work. Keeps me motivated! I think that they actually filmed the models. I don't think they did it all in 3D. I could be wrong though, I can't remember all they said about Moria. Anyway, I'll definetely have to watch it again tonight, thanks for reminding me about it! I might come up with some more ideas.

You'll have to change your background pretty soon Black Robe. The characters aren't even done yet! Hopefully today I'll have the update up for all to see. I'm playing around with the light source from Gandalf's staff too. It's too similar to the Balroq's IMO. I also like the way I did the shadows in the first pic better than the ones in the second. So look for them to resemble the first pic more, ie more in a circle, following the light source.

I'll be back!