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From: Stefan Viljoen
Date: 3 Jun 2005 18:11:33
Message: <42a0d594@news.povray.org>

Trask spake:

> 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.

*sniff*
-- 
Stefan Viljoen
Software Support Technician / Programmer
Polar Design Solutions

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