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From: Lars Barstad <lars.barstad@reptile.no>
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Subject: Re: Bézier curve example
Date: Tue, 16 Jun 1998 14:55:13 +0200
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Lars Barstad wrote:

> I'll be implementing de Casteljau's algorithm soon (thanks for pointing
> that out Nick, the algorithm wasn't in my calculus book :)

Bézier example 2 is now on my page, and the de Casteljau algorithm is far
better for moving along the curve in a given number of frames. If you need
to move an object a given distance along a curve the traditional integral
approach might be better (if done JIT style).

Lars