Fractals are beautiful computer generated images
Fractals are drawn by your computer with a little help from advanced mathematics. The great thing is, you can easily create your own fractals without understanding math. Fractal images can be made by use of easy to use, free computer programs.
This easy guide helps you on your way to fractal heaven.
Fractals - the basics
The same formular can generate different images depending on the parameters used and the zoom level applied.
There are a lot of different formulas, all giving different, fantastic looking images.
Fractals are rooted in chaos theory, and because of their unpredictable (not really, but they look unpredictable) nature they are great for organic looking artwork and landscapes.
Make your own fractals
Fractal creation is a fun challenge for programmers. So several programs exist to make your own fractals.
See the link list below and try out the different programs. If you don't know where to start, try ChaosPro! It is free, easy to use, and generates many different types of fractals.
Download free software
Here are links to sites with free software for making fractals. Take a look at them, and cast a vote on the one you like best.
You can submit a link, if I forgot one. The link needs approval to avoid spammers, but I'll get to it soon.
FRACTINT distribution
FractInt is rather old, but quite a fun program st more...1 point
ChaosPro - Freeware fractal generator - Welcome
Windows 95/98/NT fractal generation and exploratio more...1 point
SourceForge.net: Apophysis: Files
Get Apophysis at SourceForge.net. Fast, secure and more...0 points
Mathematics and Space Web
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Fractal flight
Fractal Flight
A flight through the fractal world of colorful fantasy. Produced with Adobe After Effects. Music from a royalty free collection I bought years ago by a company called Solectro. It's from their Sonic Vistas #1 disc, a cut titled "Clear".
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Books on fractals
Useful links
- Fractal Art FAQ
- The chapter with info and links on lots of fractal programs.
- Fractal on Wikipedia
- More info on fractal mathematics from Wikipedia.
- Fractal wallpapers. Fractal fun. Lovely wallpapers. Abstract art.
- Gallery of free fractal wallpapers.
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blue22d wrote...
Wow, this is great. This is first I have heard of fractals. I will have to try the software. Five stars and a favorite.
cstr wrote...
in reply to 0ctavias0fferings A natural explanation can be that many fractal patterns are similar to patterns in nature, and possibly the Paisley patterns are inspired by nature? (I am not really an expert on Paisley patterns).
0ctavias0fferings wrote...
I am constantly amazed how similar to ancient weaving and embroidery some fractals are, particularly something like the Paisley pattern which was popular in Victorian times. 5*
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