Re: [Algorithms] It looks terrible (was: Lightmap Terrain)

[Klaus H. <k_h...@os...>]

Hi,

I've now modified my ray tracer into a true recursive ray tracer that
reflects rays, and I also included the light-jittering that was suggested by
Phil. It looks better now, as can be seen in the following image (290 KB):
http://www.thecore.de/TheCore/shadows2.jpg

Please, note that there's no longer a second light source. Instead, the
details on the shadow sides now come from the reflected rays. I know that
pieces of this image look like rubble. This makes it a bit difficult to
understand the image, but you must never forget that this is a lightmap, and
in 3D you have actual elevations that help to understand the lighting.

I very much appreciate all the usefull help and suggestions from you people.
I appreciate it so much, that I decided to make this test program (+ source)
available to the members of this list (only to the members of this list).
I'll leave a note as soon as I've made the code a bit prettier.

Thanks a lot,
Niki