light intensity point x y z
Define a light source of the specified intensity at (x,y,z). The light radiates in all directions from (x,y,z). This light is the simplest of the types of light; use it when modelling point light sources such as incandescent lights. It is also wise to use point lights to replace more complex light types while a scene is being produced.
Figure 3-8
/*
point.ray
Point Light Example
Stephen Peter 14 Feb 93
*/
eyep 11.25 -6.72 5
lookp 5 2 1.5
screen 300 200
background .9 .9 .9
light 1 point 0 0 8
------- the remainder is the same as area.ray-------
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