At 11:09 AM 6/24/2006 +1200, you wrote:
Hi List,
Bernie: >Predominately 3d
>particles for hedging / groundcovers
Question is that when I tried leaves from particles there were no shadows.
That's my question ... can paryticles be used as leaves and cast shadows?
Hi Neil,
Yes: go to the Properties window, spec/rendering and check Raytracing and
Raytrace Rectangles, uncheck Post processing and Scanline. It will take
extra rendering time though.
Using Arbaro tree generator, it's possible to render the leaves as a
separate object to a .obj file. It's then a piece of cake to Distribute a
bunch of particles on these leaves and then delete the original leaves.
Just one of many ways to make plants...
-Mark
