On 16-3-2017 15:22, David Buck wrote:
> On 2017-03-16 8:05 AM, Thomas de Groot wrote:
>> On 16-3-2017 10:24, Stephen wrote:
>>> On 3/16/2017 9:04 AM, Thomas de Groot wrote:
>>>> I just go for the SF view and not for realism.
>>>
>>> Realism is over rated.
>>>
>>
>> Yes. It is very much 20th century's.
>>
>
> I wish I could somehow stand on that beach and look up into that sky. It
> looks phenomenal.  I wonder what it would take to render a version that
> can be used with an Oculus or GearVR.
>
> BTW, this is my new desktop background image.
>
> David
>

Thank you indeed, David! I am truly honoured.

For an Oculus view, there should more to see than just the image. 
Ideally, the viewer should stand in the centre of the landscape. Here, 
there are several limitations, not the least being the star scape which 
is only a vertical plane. I chose that option to limit excessive 
deformation of the Apophysis flame in a spherical projection. So, the 
scene would need to be re-thought profoundly. Not impossible but a 
serious overhaul indeed.

I have some free time so, if we can charter an ftl ship, we may be able 
to assemble quite crew to go and explore. :-)


[in the meantime, working towards version 2...]

-- 
Thomas

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