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From: Cossack 
Subject: Popularization of the POV-Ray program on TikTok
Date: 27 May 2026 08:00:00
Message: <web.6a16dc2aee92d9e172a7c81d49cbb40@news.povray.org>
The idea is simple: create content like memes, tutorials, videos, etc. Here's an
example:


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From: Mr
Subject: Re: Popularization of the POV-Ray program on TikTok
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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From: Peter Markley
Subject: Re: Popularization of the POV-Ray program on TikTok
Date: 6 Jun 2026 12:10:00
Message: <web.6a2446371ee9380a595b1a7e7d5760c2@news.povray.org>
"Mr" <m******r******at_hotmail_dot_fr> wrote:
> * 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

I happened to notice this artist on Instagram using POV-Ray with the hashtag
'#vaporwaveart': https://www.instagram.com/rgbsphere

Here's some more info I found on the term "vaporwave":
https://cari.institute/aesthetics/vaporwave

--
https://petermarkley.com


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