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  Re: The image that took a year to render...sucks (70kb)  
From: stingo
Date: 9 Jun 2005 16:46:45
Message: <42a8aab4@news.povray.org>
What was the resolution of the render?
Why would not  render it in a thumb size(320x200, 160x... ) first, just to
check?

That is really maniacs idea to run that long without knowing the output.

> 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!


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