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8 Jun 2026 04:58:36 EDT (-0400)
  Re: Popularization of the POV-Ray program on TikTok  
From: Mr
Date: 28 May 2026 08:10:00
Message: <web.6a1830231ee9380a16086ed06830a892@news.povray.org>
"Cossack " <nomail@nomail> wrote:
> The idea is simple: create content like memes, tutorials, videos, etc. Here's an
> example:

The first problem is adapting it to tiktok format: audio track needs to be

EITHER:
paired your renders with trending synthwave, chillwave, or retro-electronic
music to match the aesthetic.

OR:
original to avoid being censored. So what should a POV soundtrack be like? I
think sound samples from an on-topic talking podcast or tutorial, one that the
author would allow us to use could make a good backdrop... (e.g. SMCA: Stephen
Mc Avoy, with your awesome scottish accent, would you allow such derivative use
of your works?)

Then there is the content:

*WIP Videos: Users love seeing how things are made. So a time-lapse of a POV-Ray
scene compiling, or a "code vs. render" split screen, may perform very well.

*Satisfying Loops: POV-Ray is great for creating perfect, mathematically precise

watch.

* generally, using the below tags could federate and ease the virality:

#POVRay
#RetroCGI
#3DRender
#OldSchoolCGI
#FractalArt
#GenerativeArt

* Join Broader Communities: Post your work in the
#3DArtists
#DigitalArt

* Is there any challenge worth contributing to? These might be a fit:

#RetroCGIChallenge
#LowPolyArt
#FractalFriday

* When using Nostalgia & "Retro-Future" Aesthetic:
#Y2K
#AnalogHorror"
#RetroCGI


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