Re: Billboarding

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mheffron++at++maestro.mitre.org
Fri, 3 Apr 1998 09:00:41 -0500

>Hi All
>
>I am looking for general information about using billboarding,
>especially for drawing clouds and trees.
>
>Thanks
>
>Zachi Karni zachik++at++elbit.co.il

I've found that billboarding clouds don't look realistic. IMO

I created a cylinder and applied a cloud texture on one half and then
reversed the texture for the back.

This gives you that layered look as near clouds pass in front of the far.

Marty

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