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  Re: A cloud, perhaps an IRTC WIP  
From: Mr  Art
Date: 20 Jul 2001 19:16:18
Message: <3B58F428.804A1569@chesapeake.net>
I think that it is quite realistic.
After the round is over, could you share the code for it?


Tek wrote:
> 
> I'm planning on entering the fantasy round of the IRTC, so I've been doing a few
> test renders of elements that I might bring together in a scene. This is the
> latest and IMO the best, though I might post some of the others if anyone's
> interested. It's also the slowest to render, this image took my PIII 550 over 20
> hours! Well, this is what happens when you turn the accuracy of media up too
> high :)
> 
> The cloud is an isosurface filled with a media of constant density. The sky
> colour is also a media, which lends a nice blue tone to the darker bits of the
> clouds. I've pulled an interesting trick with the cloud, where I actually have
> an exact duplicate in the same place, but casting no shadow. This increases the
> opacity without darkening the clouds, and was a last resort after adjusting the
> lighting and absorption failed to give the desired effect.
> 
> I think it's quite realistic, but what do you think?
> 
> --
> Tek
> http://www.evilsuperbrain.com
> 
>  [Image]


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