It seems like forever since the last time I've come here and I apologize for the gaps. As many of you know, the East Coast was hit pretty hard by Sandy. Although we didn't suffer much in Connecticut, there were still some after storm issues to deal with. My heart and prayers go out to those who are still in the mix of recovering from the aftermath of the hurricane and I commend those working hard to restore some normalcy to the many lives that have been devastated by the storm.
I've been working/learning a few new fractal programs and still am at a standstill on whether or not I want to add ultra fractal to the list. So far I am having a blast just using the Sterling program and have found some interesting places to explore in that particular program and Tierazon. Both are older fractal generators, but old doesn't always mean that they have to be counted out. Given the fact that fractals are basically infinite, the possibilities of what can be discovered is limitless. Other programs I have tried, but am still figuring out are Apophysis and Chaos Pro. I wouldn't really call Chaos Pro a fractal generator per se. Although it has the ability to render flames, the vast majority of what I have gotten is some strange shapes (hence the title strange attractor) with beautiful colors.
I will give Apophysis another try, but I am really not the flame type, but have seen some gorgeous complicated fractals created by those who use it and the animations are eerily soothing in their movement and fluidness. There are so many more programs to try and not nearly enough hours in the day to play with all of them, and so many more formulas to write in Tierazon. Color seems to be the biggest task to tackle when one finally finds something that a keeper. I think I spend more time on color than anything. Sometimes I have to go back the next day or a few days later to decide and sometimes a decision can't be made and well..... the fractal ends up put away in a nice little file with the others that haven't been give color. Happy creating guys and if you can hunt down a good tut for Chaos, don't be afraid to pass it along. My personal search has been futile to say the least and I am going with the trial and error method of learning at this time.
I've been working/learning a few new fractal programs and still am at a standstill on whether or not I want to add ultra fractal to the list. So far I am having a blast just using the Sterling program and have found some interesting places to explore in that particular program and Tierazon. Both are older fractal generators, but old doesn't always mean that they have to be counted out. Given the fact that fractals are basically infinite, the possibilities of what can be discovered is limitless. Other programs I have tried, but am still figuring out are Apophysis and Chaos Pro. I wouldn't really call Chaos Pro a fractal generator per se. Although it has the ability to render flames, the vast majority of what I have gotten is some strange shapes (hence the title strange attractor) with beautiful colors.
I will give Apophysis another try, but I am really not the flame type, but have seen some gorgeous complicated fractals created by those who use it and the animations are eerily soothing in their movement and fluidness. There are so many more programs to try and not nearly enough hours in the day to play with all of them, and so many more formulas to write in Tierazon. Color seems to be the biggest task to tackle when one finally finds something that a keeper. I think I spend more time on color than anything. Sometimes I have to go back the next day or a few days later to decide and sometimes a decision can't be made and well..... the fractal ends up put away in a nice little file with the others that haven't been give color. Happy creating guys and if you can hunt down a good tut for Chaos, don't be afraid to pass it along. My personal search has been futile to say the least and I am going with the trial and error method of learning at this time.