Forum: Fractals


Subject: Software

Pat1976 opened this issue on Nov 07, 2003 ยท 7 posts


Pat1976 posted Fri, 07 November 2003 at 2:22 PM

Hi y'all! I'm like the most of you, a 2d artist, i also spend time learning 3d with Cinema4D. I was just browsing thru your Gallery and was blown away by many images you created. I was wondering what kind of program you use? Is there also a freeware version of it? I've been searching over the internet, but i haven't found any freeware-fractal-prog that convinced me to try it. I would be very happy if i would get some positive reply's. Thnx in advance! Pat.


paragon5 posted Fri, 07 November 2003 at 4:04 PM

We use a lot of different fractal programs, all of which are freeware. I play with a program a while, if I like it, I keep it. If not, I go on to the next one. My favorite program is Vchira and it is available from: http://www.eclectasy.com/Iterations-et-Flarium24/ There are several great fractal programs on that site. You might want to check out Paul N. Lee's website, alot of great stuff there also. For flame fractals, I don't think anything beats Apophysis. Just go to the Apophysis website and download a free copy. Have fun! William


tresamie posted Fri, 07 November 2003 at 11:24 PM

There are many fractal programs available, and most of them are free. The few that aren't are quite reasonably priced. As William said...try out a few! Sterling, Vchira, Fractal Explorer, Apophysis, Fractint...the list is very long, and one will surely suit you. Tres

Fractals will always amaze me!


Longrider posted Sat, 08 November 2003 at 9:28 AM

As said before there are many fractal programs. Speaking for myself,most of the fractals in my images I create with Apophysis.[It Rocks and it's addictive] I also use,fractal explorer,sterlingware and ultrafractal. The first 3 are freeware and the last one you can buy fore a reasonable price. Just type in the name in a good search engine and you will find them. Have fun. Longrider


Pat1976 posted Sat, 08 November 2003 at 11:42 AM

Thanx 4 Now ! Pat.


nickcharles posted Sat, 22 November 2003 at 2:00 AM

Hey Pat- Welcome to the world of fractals! I, myself am new to fractal art, having been using 'Blender' for 3D design for a couple of years. I, too, was wowed by the fractal gallery, and decided to give it a try. Check this link for a good selection of free fractal generators: http://www.fractovia.org/fractal_generators/gen01.shtml As stated before, 'Apophysis' is an excellent program for flame fractals, and as longrider said, it is addictive. I am now also using 'Chaos Pro'. With 'Chaos', you can create layered fractals and even import 'Apophysis' flames. And, of course, you can't beat the price--FREE! Hope this helps! Nick

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Nikodim posted Tue, 25 November 2003 at 7:07 AM

My favourite programms are programms from iterations oif flarium.Its something impossible!