Thanks for the response.  Argh.  So, unless I want to try to use radiosity, it
seems my only other option is to use a light source that looks like the
filament, right?  Maybe that's the best option after all.  Thanks again.

Kevin Jackson-Mead



> Kevin Jackson-Mead wrote:
> >
> > Here is a scene I'm having trouble with.  What I'm trying to do is
> > create a clear light bulb with a glowing filament inside of it that
> > gives off light.  As I understand it, having the emission in there
> > should make it give off light.  However, unless I put in an additional
> > outside light source, all I see of the scene is that emitting cylinder.
> > Does it have anything to do with how I defined the light bulb?  Or is it
> > the media statement? Am I missing something simple?  Or am I way off and
> > have no clue?  Thanks in advance for any assistance.
> >
>         Emitting media doesn't really "emit" light. All it does is glow by
> itself (as if it had a high ambient). To have it really emit light, you
> should use radiosity (but it will be pretty slow...)
>

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