"Jim Charter" <jrc### [at] msncom> schreef in bericht 
news:4545988f$1@news.povray.org...
> Janet wrote:
>> Jim Charter <jrc### [at] msncom> wrote:
>>
>>>Cool application of this.
>>>
>>>This often is used to get transparency effects too.
>>
>> Thanks Jim. Yes, PoseRay uses it for transparency.
>
> Forgot about that.  For hair I guess?

Yes indeed. Never got around to explore other applications.
Thank you Janet!! Not only a beautiful plate (I love Chinese ware) but also 
an interesting other application to pursue!

>
> I am forever trying to use it in conjunction with normals to get the high 
> parts to appear shiny and the crevices matt, but that effect has yet to 
> really pan out for me.

Perhaps that thread in povray.newusers: Simulating cracks in surface using 
normals (by Toon) on 25-10-2006, will give you the answer? Chris B shows an 
interesting possibility...

Thomas
>

Post a reply to this message