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29 Jul 2024 12:23:32 EDT (-0400)
  Re: human image samples  
From: Edee
Date: 20 Dec 2005 23:25:01
Message: <web.43a8d89bb8523b668bbafa7b0@news.povray.org>
"Thomas de Groot" <t.d### [at] internlnet> wrote:
> "RobF" <nomail@nomail> schreef in bericht
> news:web.43a4efb8b8523b6629c50a910@news.povray.org...
> >
> > First, paste a human image onto a thin transparent box that faces the
> > camera....
>
> Instead of a box, it is often better even to use a polygon as it has no
> third dimension. Use an image_map for the human figure with an alpha channel
> for the transparency around the outline. Be aware also that if you use a
> fog, the transparant part may become visible!
>
> Thomas T
Thanks all for the input, I have downloaded DAZ and but plan short term to
just use the polygon idea and then move on to using DAZ as time allows for
future projects.


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