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5 Nov 2024 18:22:59 EST (-0500)
  Re: Photon - Cornell Box  
From: White Zebra
Date: 20 Feb 2003 15:34:55
Message: <3e553bef$1@news.povray.org>
> > I'm trying to code the cornell box but using Photons Mapping instead of
> > radiosity.
>
> POV-Ray does not (yet?) support photons for global illumination. It only
> supports reflected and refracted caustics. So to see these caustics you
> have to shoot your photons at something that reflects or refracts (as part
> of the finish of an object).

Ah!. I see. That explains my results. Thanks.

White Zebra


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