Thanks for the help!!
It works a lot better now.....
Useful tip for anyone else with the same problem.... You can keep Areo Running on your system for all your other applications except for Animation Master by altering the startup short cut as outlined in the attached Picture files......Essentially you want to check the "disable desktop composition" option under the compatibility tab on the AM Startup Icon....
Once you make this adjustement anytime you run AM Vista Areo takes a bit of a vacation until your done.....
Paul