Yeah, it's very cool. I like the "jumping" shadows especially. Someone has already mentioned that the flame is a bit out of scale (firey) and should be more of a teardrop shape. I would also like to add that real candlelight isn't white, it is actually a very warm yellow/brown. It might help you to download this simple jpeg of the Kelvin scale:
http://www.lightenergysource.com/LES%20-%20Kelvin%20Scale_small1.jpg
Candle light is at the bottom. When selecting your light color try sampling this Kelvin scale with the eyedropper tool (load the jpg into Carrara and then click/drag the little triangle next to the color chip). With a warmer dimmer light, the flame will be easier to see and take focus. The inner wax is brighter and whiter than the flame itself!

Nice animation.
holly

Message edited on: 01/17/2005 10:18