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6 Aug 2024 19:32:58 EDT (-0400)
  Re: Bat Boy gets it...  
From: Nekar
Date: 3 Oct 2006 09:14:11
Message: <45226223@news.povray.org>
"St." <dot### [at] dotcom> wrote in message news:45226050@news.povray.org...
>
> "Nekar" <ger### [at] rpmmagcoza> wrote in message 
> news:4521f5d1@news.povray.org...
>>I would suggest using an isosurface or blobs for the ground.
>
>      Why? Is there something wrong with the ground as it is?
The shape doesn't look natural to me, it needs more uneven random 
bumps/hills/valleys etc.

>
> You have to do
>> something about the ground texture as well - try an agate texture.
>
>     Hmm, yes, I *have* to get better at texturing, but what's wrong with 
> it at the moment? I've used an image_map of an actual rock, and then 
> bump_mapped it on top. I wonder if I should try and find a better ground 
> texture?

The texture doesn't match the shape of the ground/rock. Maybe you should use 
a photo of a similar scene as reference.

I like your idea.


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-Nekar Xenos
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