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From: Trask
Date: 3 Jun 2005 09:15:30
Message: <42a057f2@news.povray.org>

Stefan Viljoen <sviljoen@ wrote:
> This image took about one year to render, first with a 1.8 system running
> 24/7 for about eight months, then a 3 gHz machine running for the remaining
> four, 24/7.
> 
> Sorta an experiment (as regards isosurfaces, media, and media quality
> settings) that failed. I thought it would look nicer. 
> 
> Clearly, longer (or VERY long) trace times don't neccessarily lead to better
> images...
> 
> Just thought I'd share the disappointment!
> 
> 
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> 

I must commiserate; wow, that's ... unfortunate.

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