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1 Aug 2024 16:31:44 EDT (-0400)
  Re: Media discrepancy (artifact?)  
From: Kenneth
Date: 5 Jun 2008 13:45:00
Message: <web.484825ee9a2aa19278dcad930@news.povray.org>
"Bruno Cabasson" <bru### [at] cabassoncom> wrote:

>
> Concerning the values for the media, I am aware of your advises, thanks
> anyway for enlighting.
>
> The fact is that, with the study on clouds I am currently conducting, I
> never got acceptable results with only one interval, especially for rays
> that approach the horizon, and more especially when the sun is at low
> elevation...
>
> In this regard, 3 intervals and 3 samples yield better results that 1
> interval and 9 or 12 samples.

That's interesting. I usually use the recommended method 3, intervals 1 approach
(basically because it renders faster.)  But your method seems useful and
logical; I'll have to experiment with it!
>
> And, when coding, I generally prefer be explicit rather than use implicit
> default values. Depends on cases, and mood ...

I agree! I don't always *trust* that POV's stated default values are correct.

I'm still testing out your nebula code, and will report back with some comments,
if I can contribute anything useful or helpful. Yes, it's a tasty bone to chew
on  :-)

Ken W.


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