Rohan Bernett wrote:
>>It depends on whether you are trying to approximate relativistic effects or
>>actually model them.
>
>Assuming we want to be able to model the actual effects, would it be
>possible to do it by modifying the POV source code?
>
>Rohan _e_ii
>

Rohan -

Are you still interested in adapting POVRay to Relativistic Ray Tracing?
I have an interest in such a project, if POVRay proves to be sufficiently
adaptable to allow it.

I have been comparing the Backlight solution to the POVRay solution.
I have compiled and tested both.  The POVRay 2.2 adaptation appears
to be one dimensional, since it will only render properly with the
velocity component along the Z axis (into or outof the screen).

Backlight works fine and is not limited to a Z velocity. But there is
the animation issue, as you said.

I need to modify the source code for a few added features for my
research. No decision as to which package to modify.  POVRay is a
candidate, as is Backlight, and a number of other similar pacakges.
You can find more information on my progress here:
http://www.HyperVisualization.com

I am interested in hearing about what you have learned, so far.

- Digital Don
  dbl### [at] dcgFXcom
  1-949-548-1969

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