POV-Ray : Newsgroups : povray.general : sunpos.inc : Re: sunpos.inc Server Time
30 Jul 2024 04:15:04 EDT (-0400)
  Re: sunpos.inc  
From: SharkD
Date: 6 Sep 2009 13:36:28
Message: <4aa3f31c$1@news.povray.org>
Alain wrote:
> If the light_source with it's looks_like objects is to far away, you can 
> place it closer while making it proportionaly smaller.
> 
> So, if you place it 1000 times closer, make it 1000 times smaller. This 
> will preserve it's perceived dimention.
> 
> Also, use the "parallel" attribute for the light_source, with "point_at 
> 0" to orient it toward the center of your scene. This simulate a 
> light_source cituated at "infinity".
> 
> It's always a good idea to create your scene around the origin.
> 
> 
> Alain

OK, thanks.

-Mike


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