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  Re: Secret Passage WIP (TINA CHeP)  
From: Alain
Date: 31 Oct 2014 13:40:44
Message: <5453c99c$1@news.povray.org>

> Found it.
> Parameter (l)user_error was set to "ON".   :\
>
> Reading too fast, seeing what I wanted to see, and missing a translate
> directive.
> (This isn't the first time I've aborted a post because in the middle of trying
> to explain what the problem, the error and bleedingly obvious solution jumped
> out of the screen and gave my grey matter a good swift kick in the medulla
> oblongata...)
>
> Any quick-start tips on dealing with filtered light?
> The red I had was WAY too red, maybe the yellow I'm trying now has potential is
> I get the filter value right.
> I'd like some sort of glow to emanate from the center of the cones without
> blasting the rest of the scene with light.
> I'm guessing that with radiosity turned on, I need EMISSION in the finish{}
> block.
>
>
>
Yes, with radiosity ambient is turned OFF and you need emission to make 
something glow.

As for filtered light, trial and error untill you get wat you want... 
Also, work with the actual colour of your lights.


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