Interactive 3d Balls in 3d Space - How can i do this?

[rhodeder]

Im looking to make something similar to this http://www.norwegianoil40years.no//
using papervision. But i would like to create a very nice glossy glass material on the balls also. I am a complete noob so if you can give me advice for a beginner and also if you can give advanced technical advice that i can look at for help when i start to get down everything ill be forever grateful. Thanks in advance. :D