Re: Raytracing VPython
K.-Michael Aye <[email protected]>
| Newsgroups | gmane.comp.python.visualpython.user |
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| Organization | University of Bern |
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On 2011-03-24 02:04:11 +0100, Anton Sherwood said: > On 2011-3-23 16:55, Bruce Sherwood wrote: >> But I don't think POVray will provide quantitative information about >> the illumination at various places on the height field, will it? > > One might say that's the primary thing that Povray does provide (in such > a simple case). > > I don't remember whether Povray ordinarily takes into account the > distance between the light source and the object. It's not clear from > the inquiry whether that's desired here. I can calculate the distance to the sun myself, just need to know which points get light when. So I guess it's finally time to learn Povray *gulp*... > > It would seem simplest to skip the VP step and write a Povray > description of the height-field. Use an orthographic camera! Thanks all for your input! Best regards, Michael ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Enable your software for Intel(R) Active Management Technology to meet the growing manageability and security demands of your customers. Businesses are taking advantage of Intel(R) vPro (TM) technology - will your software be a part of the solution? Download the Intel(R) Manageability Checker today! http://p.sf.net/sfu/intel-dev2devmar