Use an emission node and use the image as the texture/efficiency input. For better realism you can mix this emitting material with a smooth glossy material for some reflections or glare. There is a material like that in liveDB (Materials » Misc » matte screen).

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Thanks for your reply ...

I have been trying to create a tv screen/computer display using texture emission, but I can't seem to get the texture to properly light up. Could someone post some tips or their process for setting up texture emission? I'd greatly appreciate it.

Note: I'll be posting images tomorrow to show the ...

One of the best foliage pieces on this site....nice work.

No matter the similarities, I for one will continue using Octane. For one, after viewing a few videos, I'm fairly certain he attempted to steal as much of the idea as possible.
As such I will stick to brand loyalty here, and continue support for RS. And second, you guys are already ahead on the ...

Nevvvvver mind......i'M AN IdIoT.

Very good...love the reflections in the glass...

Any tips on determining just how much to raise/lower the AO? Any simple rules of thumb for it?
Also, last time I was told that I need to perform renders with interesting shot placement. Do these photo's have an interesting angle?
How could I improve the "shots"?

To Elvis...Yehhh...i decided to take everyones advice on the watermark. Does look a hell of a lot better.
And to GK, thanks for the tip. I haven't really understood a lot of the options available and so haven't implemented them.
I'll try your tip right now. Again, much appreciated.

Starting to come along...sorta.
I still need to work on the materials and textures.
I'm still working on adding objects to the scene and building up a realistic layout.
All rendered in direct-lighting.

Use film index on the eyes as well...the eyes are multi-faceted and reflect colors dependent on the angle.