"Gilles Tran" wrote:
> Being a long-time Poser user, I really don't object at having
> a Poser model (rendered in Pov-Ray) in the front page. Having
> a realistic-looking human form on the front page is certainly
> a big step ahead from the usual CSG fare. It actually shows
> off one BIG strength of POV-Ray, and a quite undervalued one,
> which is its ability to render meshes from other programmes.

Most good 3D programs can render meshes from other programs, can't they?
Isn't that just what you can expect from a good 3D program?

If it is something you can expect, then it is nothing special, and nothing
unique. Should we "sell" POV-Ray on the argument that it can do what is
expected, or should we sell it on the argument that it can do *more* than
what is expected?

> With uv-mapping and with the help of vertex management
> utilities like those made by Warp and Chris Colefax, there's
> a huge potential in using meshes in Povray.

If this is something POV-Ray can do, and most other 3D programs can't do,
then there would be a good reason to show it. However, these features are
not all available yet when using the official program, and the girl on the
website doesn't seem to take advantage of these features.

> My only (little) problem is that Posette here is a little
> too basic, and looks more like a standard posing example for
> Poser than a true creation, so that there could be room for
> improvement (but there may be more to know about her, who
> knows ?).

I agree. Also, at least one person were offended by the image (not me, but
someone said so in this thread), and you might say that it appeals to the
lowest common denominator. Some more clothes would be appropriate...

Greetings,

Rune

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