I really appreciate the feedback.  I had kind of figured I might have to sub divide the rendering into different sections and the composite it all together.  I had hoped there might be a way around this, but like you said it is the way things must be done.

I have started looking at Carrara Tutorials so I will continue to work on my Post Editing skills.  Do you know of a good turtorial that discusses Carrara Alpha Planes?

rDogg