I usually try to visualize not so much "visual," energy, if that makes sense, but more of a physical energy filling every inch of the gap between the hand, object in question. Doesn't need to be visible in order for you to feel it. Think of it as an extension of yourself....left hand, right hand, third eye, consuming everything between you and the object..
Then picture the object doing what you want it to do. Had a major breakthrough with combining both last night, still need to work on the whole "controlling the specific actions," portion of it, but definitely getting some major movement with less effort there. Hope I've made sense and given you something new to think about. :-) Looking forward to your progress as well.