Looks great.  Many thanks. I did notice one tiny issue with the new site.
When viewed full size, images that are too large to fit on the screen at
current resolution do not seem too offer the usual "zoom-in, zoom-out"
function. (This is in Mozilla/Firefox - didn't test Brand X.)  This is
really a fairly trivial issue since one can easily open the image itself in
a new window where the zoom works just fine.  Thanks again to all who have
worked on the project.

Regards,
Mike C.

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Very nice.

In my mind, the standout images are "Just a Splash" (mild nudity? More 
like full frontal nudity, but whatever) by Bill Pragnell (love the 
lighting--I just wish that the girl's hair didn't levitate over her 
shoulders in the "after" frame); Tek's YARSOCP (if I hadn't seen the WIP 
images, I would swear that was a photo); and Thomas de Groot's "Time of 
Change" (ooh, recurring characters! I could wish for some more detailed 
textures, but, dang, two complete full-sized detailed scenes? Wow!).

Shay's "A Type of Typewriter" is also *very* nice, although I don't 
quite see the "before and after" them in it. (Like I should talk... :-P)

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You know you've been raytracing too long when you wake up to find you 
have already coded half your scene file in your sleep.

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I will comment more fully on the images soon however just wanted to drop a
short comment at the mo. Firstly I was amazed upon seeing Tek's image,
truly beautiful raytraced image. A also was astounded by thomas's wonderful
scenes. I really like the concept and the outworking of the concept is done
very well. I enjoyed all the other images although would echo the above
posts comment about not seeing the 'before and after' theme in shay's
picture. I will comment more specifically and such later on.

Generally congrats to all the artists for the wonderful selection of
pictures.

Malcolm

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Comments for TC-RTC March/April 2007



Congratulations on coming up with a fun and creative take on the topic.

came out nicely.  Ignore any detracting comments you might get from the

personality than any slavishly literal recreation.



I found the lighting interesting, but it did raise a question in my mind: Is
either side of the wall the interior of a structure?  Light (sunlight?)





thoughtful way.  The sense of loss it conveys is moving without being




Very nicely done! Self-referential art only works well on certain occasions,
but this is clearly one of those occasions.  Along with demonstrating
impressive technical skills, the image interprets the topic in a manner
that evokes the passage of time in palpable fashion.



description.  The symbolism is clear and effective.  The complete absence
of clutter in the background helps in this regard.  The slightly




sympathetic to your interpretation of the topic. Tight symmetry is a
compositional element that should be used cautiously and sparingly, but it
worked well in this particular case.  The vivid color palette is very





Once again, you have demonstrated that you one of the (if not THE) premier
story tellers of our group.  I really wish Poser were a better program so
that its figures might do justice to the excellent work you do by way of

not a Poser fan, but I truly admire the job you do in transcending its
limitations.  Congratulations on another great entry.



image.  Just how many times DID you clone yourself?  Seriously, a really
nice job.

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"Mike the Elder" <zer### [at] wyanorg> wrote in message 
news:web.463741af62a9bf11bbb988450@news.povray.org...
> Looks great.

   Thank you Mike, but just remember that it's in its infancy and there's a 
long way to go yet. For the moment, let's just say I have plans - and those 
plans were being thought of 'way' before December 2006.


Many thanks. I did notice one tiny issue with the new site.
> When viewed full size, images that are too large to fit on the screen at
> current resolution do not seem too offer the usual "zoom-in, zoom-out"
> function. (This is in Mozilla/Firefox - didn't test Brand X.)  This is
> really a fairly trivial issue since one can easily open the image itself 
> in
> a new window where the zoom works just fine.

    Yes, it's the same in IE6. I'm sure this can be corrected.


Thanks again to all who have
> worked on the project.

    No, thank you to the participants. Without them, there is no website.


     ~Steve~


>
> Regards,
> Mike C.
>
>
>

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Hi guys!

Until last week I thought I could participate, but, alas, I had much to do
with RL and another POV project I am working on. My idea was an old house
between modern shiny skyscrapers, the old house in the same manner and in
line my POVLab (TINA Chep round).

I just had a quick look at the entries: good works and congratulations to
entrants!

May I comment though I did not enter this round?

   Friendly

      Bruno

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"Bruno Cabasson" <bru### [at] alcatelaleniaspacefr> wrote:
> Hi guys!
....
> May I comment though I did not enter this round?

I can't speak for the other entrants of course, but as for myself, feedback
and constructive criticism are always appreciated. Also, since the original
IRTC accepted comments from entrants and non-entrants alike, I would be very
surprised if there were any objections.

For ~Steve~: Understandably, the new site limits voting to entrants.  Will
the public be permitted to comment?

Best Regards All,
Mike C.

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Hey,

Just wanted to say thanks to mike for his comments. Also you mentioned:



>

I was aware of this problem before sending the image in and was slightly
annoyed I couldnt seem to sort it out. Basically the idea was to have a
fractal inside the recess. Like on real gravestones there is always some
carved symbol for the regement and so I thought the fractal might do nicely
for the povers regement. I implemented this early on in my work on the
picture and back then the lighting was such that the fractal showed nicely.
However to get the longer shadows and more pleasing lighting it became hard
to see the fractal. In the slight rush of exams and the approaching
deadline I played with it but failed to fix it hence its near invisiblness.
Any suggestions on an easy fix would be appreciated.


Also to Bruno, it is always wonderful to hear comments and thoughts on the
pictures so, despite not entering, please post them.

Malcolm

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"milco2006" <mil### [at] hotmailcom> wrote:
....
> However to get the longer shadows and more pleasing lighting it became hard
> to see the fractal. In the slight rush of exams and the approaching
> deadline I played with it but failed to fix it hence its near invisiblness.
> Any suggestions on an easy fix would be appreciated.

This is probably considered "cheating" by simulation purists, but one handy

texture for the object in question, in this case the fractal, in which the
ambient component of the finish is turned down really low and the diffuse
component is turned up high.  It also usually helps to use only the amount
of reflection that is necessary and no more.  Additionally, if phong is

effect.  I hope this helps.

Regards,
-Mike C.

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I just wanted to chime in and say that the new site design is great. I 
really like where this is going. :-)

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William Tracy
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You know you've been raytracing too long when you concentrate so hard on 
the effects watching "Toy Story" that you honestly don't have a clue as 
to what the story was about.
Taps a.k.a. Tapio Vocadlo

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