What is a simple way to simulate flashing candle / torch / fire light? I'm not asking about animating the flames, I'm only interested in the light surrounding the fire, similar to what this device does: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPsVr4pU8Tg
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double nexLightIntensity(lastIntensity)
return clamp(0,1, lastIntensity+(rand()-.3)/100)
adjust parameters as needed
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1\$\begingroup\$ In addition to varying the light intensity, you may also want to move the light source slightly around its nominal location to make it flicker more realistically. \$\endgroup\$ – Ilmari Karonen Nov 15 '13 at 23:35
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1\$\begingroup\$ I would think using Perlin noise for the position and intensity might work well. \$\endgroup\$ – David Cummins Nov 17 '13 at 6:05
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\$\begingroup\$ This works perfectly! I thought it would be harder :) \$\endgroup\$ – cube Nov 30 '13 at 9:03
