I found a ctrl-shift-z from one of the modders on the forum that takes away the ui for a "clean" look, the game is still playable, though of course any interactions requiring the menu's are now not possible unless you ctrl-shift-z again to restore the ui. But it is nice and clean and interesting for screen shots and for basic point and click manuevering. The minimal ui is nice as it is mostly out of the way, but not entirely, but it is still there for use just not so big. And the devs "may" change  how the ui functions in the expansions, but im not sure of that, it is just a guess at this point.

Anyway, keep playing and trying new things, we might get something that is just perfect for you. 

-Teal

Thanks for such a quick response guys. I'll check both out as soon as i can!

why do you want to remove all of that? i'm assuming for screenshots? still that's a bit drastic for a screenshot....? but that's just me

CTRL+SHIFT+Z is awesome and absolutely perfect. Thank You very much for that information - however, the cursor is the only problem remaining if i can get rid of that somehow - i'm set.

@Phalnax, no it isn't for a screenshot...  its for filming. I'm going to be recording game footage for a video project i'm working on, do you know what Machinima is?

Hence why i need to remove the cursor as i can't have a cursor flying around my production. Its too professional for that.

The game does indeed have its own. And again it would be preferable if i could turn the feature on and off with ease as i'll need to see where my cursor is at the end of every clip to ensure i can get positioned properly... Yes it is an annoying problem - are there any modders that no a script or something that can remove the cursor?

wow. who feels like an idiot. i do.

i was going to use fraps anyway - i just completely forgot about that feature.... wowowow.... 

Okay well you've given me everything i need...