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  Re: An idea what to do to avoid cross-contamination of categories  
From: Ken
Date: 18 Jan 1999 10:40:23
Message: <36A35560.EA5AC0B4@pacbell.net>
Pedro Graterol wrote:

>  Thanks in advance,
>
> Marjorie Graterol
>
> * The scale is for my use primarily, so it will be imperfect, but it is
> something to start with. I refuse to enter in the next round and then saying
> the same thing all over again. I will publish it in my home home page once I
> finish them ( the scale AND the page redesign). I'll post the link  only to
> the scale.

Perhaps it is too vauge but your proposed method of evaluation by points
is doomed to failure (maybe). There are times that technical can achieve
high points without having to use every feature in the program. The technical
isssue is related, quite closely, to the other point groups, theme and composition.

For a good example look in the povray.binaries.images group at
the image "You know you have been...". This image is simplicity
in itself but the message it conveys and the artistry used to convey
that message are exemplary. In the right round I would give it fairly
high points in all categories just because it comes together so well.

If you want a grading of which povray features are most likely to be
used by a beginner and which by the more advanced user the I will
try to make a simple, prioritized, list for you. Even that will be a
subjective list because what may be difficult for me may be a simple
thing to someone else. I could only offer it as an opinionated bias.

--
Ken Tyler

tyl### [at] pacbellnet


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