On 26/05/2026 23:28, Kenneth wrote:
> "Cossack " <nomail@nomail> wrote:
>> Hello, I have a question: how to make a blurred reflection in Povray version
>> 3.7?
> 
> The method I know of is here, under the heading: "Is blurred reflection possible
> in POV-ray?"
> 
> https://wiki.povray.org/content/Knowledgebase:Language_Questions_and_Tips#Topic_13
> 
> It works by averaging multiple almost-identical textures, each with a
> different 'normal', to create the blur.
> 

Thanks, Kenneth, for reminding us of this tip. I’d never tried it 
before, but you can get good results quickly with this method.

#declare BlurAmount = 0.15;
#declare BlurSamples = 40;

normal {
   wrinkles BlurAmount
   translate <rand(S),rand(S),rand(S)>/2
   scale 0.001
   }




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