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FOTD 20-07-02 (Fractal Saturday [5])
by Jim Muth 20 Jul '02

20 Jul '02

FOTD -- July 20, 2002 (Rating 5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Yes, I know that the FOTD is late, and I know that it's not the all-time best, but I have an alibi -- a power failure that struck in the middle of a non-FOTD rush job that was already giving me a hard time. Then, to add to the disruption, seeing how the power had failed just when I needed it most, I lost my fractal temper, which helped the situation not the slightest. Luckily, the storm that caused the interruption covered only the local area, and the lights were back on within two hours, but the damage to the work flow had already been done, and my mood remained foul for the rest of the day. But being angry while working at a computer makes one prone to errors. Hopefully, I made none, and the customer, who got his job only 1/2 hour late, will never know that his job gave such trouble. And yes, there is a better-late-than-never fractal for today. Being able to think of nothing better, I named it "Fractal Saturday" and rated it a nominal 5. The image mixes 0.7 parts of Z^(-1.5) with twice as much Z^0.8765 before adding 1/C. It might be the fastest-found FOTD image of all time. I found the scene in under 2 minutes and colored it in an equally short time. Actually, considering the haste with which the image was created, the rating of 5 is not so bad. The render time of under 5 minutes is also not so bad, but the download time of the GIF image file is even better. The download may be found at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> and: <http://sdboyd.dyndns.org/~sdboyd/fotd/index.html> The fractal weather Friday featured a muggy day with a high temperature of 91F 33C and a localized but intense thunder-storm in the afternoon, which struck the area with torrential rain and spectacular lightning, doused the fractal lights and sent the fractal cats scurrying for the most secure cover they could find behind the cartons in the basement storage area. Luckily for the dynamic duo, the flooding problem down there has been pretty much solved, and they came out a couple hours later, cautious but dry and unharmed. And barring another power failure, I'll return on schedule this Monday with the next FOTD, new and improved for your viewing pleasure. Until then, take care, and who knows what goodies lurk in the heart of the future. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com START 20.0 PAR-FORMULA FILE================================ Fractal_Saturday { ; time=0:04:16.01--SF5 on a P200 reset=2002 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=recip passes=b center-mag=-1.17085298919225900/+0.232302495487533\ 20/2.607014e+007/1/-42.5/8.15006835977460931e-008 params=0.7/-1.5/1.4/0.8765/0/-75 float=y maxiter=1150 inside=255 logmap=145 periodicity=10 colors=00009e0Gi0Ll0Nm0Nk0Li0Ig0Ge0Gb0E`5CZ99ZG9XL\ 7VR5RZ3Pb1Ni1Ln0Lu0IzNGzREzTCzU9zV7zW7zW9zXCzYEzWE\ ySGuMIn9IiELbGNZINVORNQTISULUVNWXNZZPa`PdbRgeRjgVm\ iVoiXpnZrp`trbuubuweuzgvziwzkyzkyznyzpzzrzzuzzuzzw\ zzyzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzwzzuzzpzznzzizzezzbzzZyzXuzRpzPn\ zLizGezE`z9Xz7Rz3Pz0Lz0Gz0Cz07z03z01z03z05z05z07z0\ 9z09z0Cz0Ez0Ez0Gz0Iy0Iu0Lr0Np0Nk0Pi0Rg0Rb0V`0XZ0XV\ 0ZR0`P0`R0XV0RX0NZ0I`0E`09b05e01g00i00i00k00n00p00\ r00r00k00e00Z00R00L00E007501900E00L00k00r00z00k10P\ 35P7CN9LNERNIZLLeLPkIRrIXzI`zGbzGgzEizEnzEpzCkz9iz\ 9gz7ez5bz5`z9eyEiwInuNprRupXyn`zkeziizgnzerzbwz`zz\ ZzzXzzXzzPzzLrzGgzCZz7Nz1Cz03z00z00z00z0Ny0zw3zz9z\ zGwzNpzXkzbgzi`zpXzwRzpXzkZzg`zbbzZezVgzNizIkzEnz9\ pz5rz1uz0wz0yz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz0zz`zNkznwzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzwzzuzzpzznzzizzgzzbzz\ `zzZzzVzzRzzNzzLzzGwzE000 } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; Jim Muth a=real(p1), b=imag(p1), d=real(p2), f=imag(p2), g=1/f, h=1/d, j=1/(f-b), z=(-a*b*g*h)^j, k=real(p3)+1, l=imag(p3)+100, c=fn1(pixel): z=k*((a*(z^b))+(d*(z^f)))+c, |z| < l } END 20.0 PAR-FORMULA FILE==================================

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Re: [Fractint] FOTD 14-07-02 (8-Legged Weirdo [6])
by Andrew Coppin 16 Jul '02

16 Jul '02

>From: JimMuth(a)aol.com >Reply-To: fractint(a)mailman.xmission.com >To: fractint(a)mailman.xmission.com >CC: philofractal(a)lists.fractalus.com >Subject: [Fractint] FOTD 14-07-02 (8-Legged Weirdo [6]) >Date: Sun, 14 Jul 2002 10:25:21 EDT > >FOTD -- July 14, 2002 (Rating 6) Hmm... nothing to do with the forthcomming move "Eight legged freaks"? ;-) Andrew. _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx

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strange Newtons
by M J Benkers 15 Jul '02

15 Jul '02

Here are some new pictures from the wet, rainy Netherlands. Yes, I am still there, but I've got a new computer and it took me a long time before all programs were working well. I did some experimenting with Newton-formulas of somebody else and I found some nice fractals. Mary Begin parameter files: strangenewton_1 { ; 0.00.26.91 with AMD 1800+ and SF9 ; Version 2002 Patchlevel 3 reset=2002 type=formula formulafile=crazynwt.frm formulaname=Nwtsqzz function=tan/sin center-mag=-1.77636e-015/9.99201e-016/0.5623188 params=2/2/1/0 float=y maxiter=1000 inside=0 colors=0000He<13>0Ze0_e0ae0be0ce0ee<26>HvvIwwJxx<2>LzzLzzMzy<56>vzPwzOxz\ NxzNyzMzzL<25>CCaAAa88b<2>22d00e00d<25>007006004003002000<57>00a00b00b00\ c00d<2>02e03e05e<7>0Fe } strangenewton_2 { ; 0.00.31.20 with AMD 1800+ and SF9 ; Version 2002 Patchlevel 3 ; Version 2002 Patchlevel 3 reset=2002 type=formula formulafile=crazynwt.frm formulaname=Nwtsqzz function=sqr/sin center-mag=-1.77636e-015/9.99201e-016/0.5623188 params=1/1/1/0 float=y maxiter=1000 inside=0 colors=00048H<3>49I49J49J49J<2>5DL5EL5GM5IM<4>6QP7RP7TQ<2>7YR8_SA`S<8>_i\ JajIdkH<3>ppD<9>p_6pY5pW4<2>pR2pP1oP2<25>94X74Z53_42`21a00c<107>00200100\ 1<2>000000001<50>48H } strangenewton_3 { ; 0.00.18.74 with AMD 1800+ and SF9 ; Version 2002 Patchlevel 3 ; Version 2002 Patchlevel 3 reset=2002 type=formula formulafile=crazynwt.frm formulaname=Komplexmatsch function=sin/sqr center-mag=0.722299/-1.21753/3.205128/1/34.9999999999999787/1.3107570584\ 4807544e-014 params=2/3/1/2 float=y maxiter=1000 inside=0 colors=00007B<17>0Wi0Xk0Zm<3>0du<6>XoRaqNfsI<3>zz0<20>EK8CI8AG9<3>07B<16\ >0Wh0Xj0Zl<3>0du<6>XoRaqNfsI<3>zz0<4>ZZ0TT0NN0<3>000<25>nnnppprrr<3>zzz<\ 9>OSVKPSGLO<3>07B<17>0Wi0Xk0Zm<3>0du<6>XoRaqNfsI<3>zz0<4>ZZ0TT0NN0<3>000\ <25>nnnppprrr<3>zzz<14>4BF } strangenewton_4 { ; 0.00.24.93 with AMD 1800+ and SF9 ; Version 2002 Patchlevel 3 ; Version 2002 Patchlevel 3 reset=2002 type=formula formulafile=crazynwt.frm formulaname=Nwtsqzz function=sqr/cos center-mag=0/0/0.6666667 params=1/1/2/0 float=y colors=00048H<3>49J49J49J<2>5DL5EL5GM5IM<4>6QP7RP7TQ<2>7YR8_SA`S<8>_iJaj\ IdkH<3>ppD<9>p_6pY5pW4<2>pR2pP1oP2<25>94X74Z53_42`21a00c<107>002001001<2\ >000000001<51>48H } frm: Komplexmatsch { z=pixel+1/fn1(p2*pixel)+1/fn2(p2*pixel): z=((p1-1)*z^p1+1)/(p1*z^(p1-1)); 0.001<=|z^p1-1| } frm: Nwtsqzz { ; ;The factor exp(p1*...) rotates the pixels ;according to their distance from the origin if p1 is ;chosen complex. z = pixel*fn1(p2*exp(p1*fn2(|pixel|)*imag(pixel))) , Root = 1 : z = (4 * z^5 + Root) / (5 * z^4); .001 <= |z^5 - Root| } End parameter files

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FOTD 14-07-02 (8-Legged Weirdo [6])
by JimMuth＠aol.com 14 Jul '02

14 Jul '02

FOTD -- July 14, 2002 (Rating 6) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: The parent fractal of today's image is one to puzzle the fractal pundits. (If pundits can be puzzled, that is.) The puzzle lies not in today's image itself, which, with its eight arms ending in irregular holes, and well-defined areas, is pleasant enough, but in its location in relation to the entire parent fractal. The midget at the center of today's picture lies near an irregular hole, which lies just to the north of a quadratic midget, which in turn lies in the suburbs of a cubic midget, which lies in the basin of an order-6 midget, which lies in the center of a kind of unstable East Valley of the parent fractal. I'm not exaggerating all this variety. Set the logmap to 0, and do the outzooms to see for yourself. I call the valley unstable because it is very sensitive to changes in the real(p3) parameter. A string of midgets extends down the center line of this valley. Nothing unusual in a string of midgets, but no two midgets in this line are the same. Instead of the expected string of identical quadratic midgets, there are midgets of every shape and order, and some midgets that combine parts of midgets of different orders. Interesting exploration certainly waits in this valley, and I'll be wandering in it for the next several FOTD's. I might not find a lost civilization, but I'll find some interesting images for sure. I named today's image "8-Legged Weirdo". The picture itself, which rates a 6, is not that weird, but the area of the parent in which it lies is one of the most unusual I have ever ventured upon. The rating is conservative but honest. The render time of near 25 minutes on a classic P200 machine is on the slow side. A far more efficient way of seeing the scene is to download the completed GIF file from Paul's web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> or from Scott's site at: <http://sdboyd.dyndns.org/~sdboyd/fotd/index.html> The fractal weather Saturday featured lots of clouds and temperatures on the cool side for this, the hottest time of the year. But the high of 81F 27C was mild enough for the dynamic duo to spend several comfortable hours in the yard, remembering the days when they could actually catch those birds and squirrels they now only watch and chatter at. As I write this, it's Sunday morning and the clouds have turned to light rain. It's a perfect day for doing nothing and enjoying it. As always, I'll return in 2 days with the next in the unending series of FOTD images. Until then, take care, and keep your powder dry, (whatever that means.) Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com START 20.0 PAR-FORMULA FILE================================ 8-Legged_Weirdo { ; time=0:24:40.96--SF5 on a P200 reset=2002 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=+0.4106409957710013/+0.0021028911297467\ /4.29809e+012/1/-150/-0.0559633657765741532 params=1/3/-0.3/5/0.29/0 float=y mathtolerance=/1 maxiter=2700 inside=0 logmap=421 periodicity=10 colors=00035y6Bw8GvBMuDRtGXrIaqLgpNloPjlRiiTgfUfcW\ d`YcYZaV``SbZPdYMeWJgVGiTDjSAlQ7nP4oO2eM8WKENJKPIN\ RHPTHSVGUXGWZFZ`F`aEccEeeDggDjiClkComBqnBspLtqVtrc\ tjXqbQnVJlWKkWLjXMiXMhYNgYOfZOeZPd_Qc_QbaNYcKUeHQg\ EMiCHk9Dm69o35p11l64iA6fF9cJB_NDXSGUWIR_KOdNKhPHlR\ EqUBuW8yYLscXnhiimudrtcotclscjscgscercbrb`qbYqbWqb\ TpbQpbOobLoaJoaGnaEnaBma9ma6ma4iY5eV6aS6YO7UL8RI8S\ OGTUNUZVVdaWjiWopYpnZpl_pj`qhaqfcqddqber`frZgrXhrV\ wyLjfKZOKN6K_SAll0jk1ik2hj3gj4ei5di6ch7bh8`g9_gAZf\ BYfCXfDZbC`ZCbVCdRBfNBhJBjFBlBAn7Ap3Ar0Aq29q49q68p\ 78p98pB7pD7oE7oG6oI6oK5nL5nN5nP4nR4mS4mU3mW3mX31SL\ DPUONa_KijIqgLndOkbQi_TfXVdVYaS__QbXNdVKgSIiQFlNDn\ LFmOHlRJkUKjXMi_OibQheRghTfkVenWeqYerZer`frafrcfrd\ fregrggrhgrigrfhqdhpbhp_hoYhoWhnTinRjmPkmNllKmkInk\ GojDpjBqi9ri6sh4th2ug0vg6whBxhGyiLziQziWzj`zjezkjz\ kozkmzi6zu5zv5zw4zw4zx3zy } frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; Jim Muth a=real(p1), b=imag(p1), d=real(p2), f=imag(p2), g=1/f, h=1/d, j=1/(f-b), z=(-a*b*g*h)^j, k=real(p3)+1, l=imag(p3)+100, c=fn1(pixel): z=k*((a*(z^b))+(d*(z^f)))+c, |z| < l } END 20.0 PAR-FORMULA FILE==================================

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Re: [Fractint] Piclab
by Multiple Bogeys 14 Jul '02

14 Jul '02

> I've always thought - and mentioned on this list! - that > what was needed was a back-end style Fractal > Processing Engine which contains all the functions > used to generate fractals, with a standard API for using > the back-end. Then the finicky OS-specific stuff like UI > widgets could be in a separate app that basically calls > the Fractal Processing Engine API as needed. Opens > up many fun possibilities - a wider variety of UIs for > generating fractals, a client/server architecture allowing > the FPE back-end to run on a different machine from > the UI, much greater platform independence. It would > be nice if Fractint's processing routines could be turned > into such a beast, but maybe Piclab would be a better > starting point. Or XFractint. Someone else has had this idea too. Check out protomatter.sourceforge.net. There's not been any change there for months though. It may be dead, or on some kind of hiatus. The image samples on the site are neat though.Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com

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color cycling in Xfractint
by James S. Martin 13 Jul '02

13 Jul '02

Hi folks. It's been about 8 years since I last played with Fractint-- back then I was using the DOS version. I recently downloaded the latest source and compiled it on my Linux box. For the life of me I cannot get color cycling to work. From what I've read I press 'C' and then '+' or '-' after an image is loaded. I've tried this and it does not work. I'm using XFree86 4.2 and KDE 3.02. I've combed through all the documentation and I think Google is sick of me right now. Can some help me out with this? James

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FOTD 12-07-02 (Midget-01 [5])
by Jim Muth 12 Jul '02

12 Jul '02

FOTD -- July 12, 2002 (Rating 5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: The high point of Thursday came at 2pm when a 3-alarm fire broke out in the local animal hospital. Luckily the staff got all the animals out of the building in time, but the building is a total loss. When I told the news to the dynamic duo, they looked up and said, 'good, now we'll never have to go to that terrible place again.' Unlike the cats' trips to that particular hospital, my trips to the Mandelbrot set will never come to an end. Simply too much stuff exists to be seen there. In today's image for example, we travel to a midget just beyond the negative stem of a midget in the eastern suburbs of the prominent midget on the negative stem of the M-set. If you can decipher that last sentence, you know where today's scene is located. The rendering is boringly conventional, with equal-iteration- bands on the outside and the color 000 on the inside. The only change from the default is the bailout, which has been raised from 4 to 6. I named the image "Midget-01" more as a catalog entry than a description. After a few minutes of study, I rated the image at a perfectly normal 5. I put too little effort into creating the image and coloring it to rate the result any higher. A careful study of the image will reveal features characteristic of both the Eastern and Western suburbs of Mandelbrot midgets. Combined with the resetting of the number of elements surrounding the central midget, this is a sure sign that the midget in today's image is part of the family of a larger midget. I entered the mathtolerance=/0 parameter into the parameter file by hand to force the program to use arbitrary precision math. Though the image renders using both conventional and arbitrary math, the arbitrary math, which takes 70 times as long, results in a slightly better image. Those willing to spend 8 minutes watching the image appear can run the attached parameter file. Those with more important ways to spend their time may download the completed GIF image from Paul's web site at: <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> or from Scott's site at: <http://sdboyd.dyndns.org/~sdboyd/fotd/index.html> The fractal weather Thursday was absolutely perfect, with a temperature of 80F 27C and a crystal blue sky streaked with angel-hair cirrus. The dynamic duo made the most of the perfection by spending the entire afternoon in the yard. They seemed not the least concerned about their doctor's office burning down. As for myself, today will seem a lot more perfect when the work is behind me. But to bring about that condition I must begin, and the time to begin is now. Until next time on the 14th, take care, and the unexpected strikes when least expected. Jim Muth jamth(a)mindspring.com jimmuth(a)aol.com START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Midget-01 { ; time=0:07:59.45--SF5 on a P200 reset=2002 type=mandel mathtolerance=/0 center-mag=-1.74259033650061656/0.0108269125319204\ 82/3.416697e+012/1/-35.0070018490356247/-0.0174293\ 321394581244 params=0/0 float=y maxiter=975 bailout=6 inside=0 logmap=180 periodicity=10 colors=000KbmKakK`kKagK`fK_fKZdKYbKXbKW`JV`ET`9PW8\ MK7Ab9F`AK_COZDTYEXXGaVHfUJjTKoSLqRKgSKXSJMSJBSFJN\ CQJ8XE5cA2j63f84b95ZB6VC7RD8NF9JG9FHIDJQBLY9Ne7Pm6\ Qn7To7Vo7Zp7cp7hq7kr7ms7ot7qu7sv7uw7wx7xy7yz7zpBtl\ EqhHmcKj_OfWRcRU_NXXJ_UHbZGdcHeeHffHggHghHhiHijIjl\ IjmIknIloImpImqKlnLklMjjNjgOiePhcQgaSgZTfXUeVVdTWd\ QXcOYbMZbKYaLYaLX`MX`MX_MW_NWZNWZNVYOVYOVXOUXPUWPU\ WPTSUTPYTLaTIeSEjSBnS7rS4vS1zV4rX7k_AcaDXdGPfJIhLB\ gKCfJDfIEeHFeGGdFHdEIcEJcDKbCLbBMaANa9O`8P`8QZCRXF\ SVITULTSOUQRVPUVNXWL`XKcXIfYGiZFlZDo_Br`Au`Bq_CmZD\ jYDfYEcXF_WGXVGTVHQUIMTJJSJFSKCRL8QL5QN9RPDRQHRSLS\ TOSVSSWWSY_TZcT`fTajTcnUdrUfvUgyUhtRhpPhkNigLibJiZ\ HjUFjQDjLBkH9kC7k85ZVKMqZOoXPmVQkTRjRShPTfNUeLVcJW\ aHX`FYZDZXB_W9aYDc_GeaJgcMhePjgSliVnkYpm`qocsqfusi\ wtlxuoTvXVwVXxTYyR_zP`zNbzLczJezIgzGhzEjzCkzAmz8nz\ 6hzzkzzgzwczt`zrXzoUzmTzk } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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Re: [Fractint] FOTD 10-07-02 (Midget Squid [6])
by Franktal Gallery 12 Jul '02

12 Jul '02

All this tentacle talking reminded me of a wonderfully disturbing picture, by Paul DeCelle... http://www.fractalus.com/paul/cthulhu.html Cthulhu fthagn ! Miguel >From: sqrt_-1(a)juno.com >Reply-To: fractint(a)mailman.xmission.com >To: fractint(a)mailman.xmission.com >Subject: Re: [Fractint] FOTD 10-07-02 (Midget Squid [6]) >Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 19:00:08 -0500 > >I found this a few years ago and the name "Midget Squid" reminded me of >it. > >JK > > >mutant_octopus { ; it has eight legs, right? 90 min at 1024x768 > reset=1930 type=mandel passes=b > center-mag=-1.759895432332375466/0.01229829457725998347/5.665433e+015 > params=0/0 float=y maxiter=5000 > >colors=000_ao<21>DGdBEcBEc<29>BBLAAKCDK<14>kuC<15>AAK<15>z00<14>zvvzzzxv\ > >w<12>c0K<2>g4Ji5Ij6Hl7Gm9G<2>rCDsEDuFCvHCxIBzKA<2>zREzUFzXGz_HzaJ<8>zzU<\ > 15>9C`ADaBEc<46>xxyzzzyyz<22>`bo > } > > >On Wed, 10 Jul 2002 10:59:00 -0400 Jim Muth <jamth(a)mindspring.com> >writes: > > > > FOTD -- July 10, 2002 (Rating 6) > > > > Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: > > > > In the depths of the world's oceans lurks the giant squid, so > > far unseen while alive and known only from dead specimens washed > > up on beaches or dredged up in fishing nets. In the depths of > > the world's fractals lurks the midget squid, neither alive nor > > dead and known only by a whimsical name given in a moment of > > fancy. > > > > For some strange reason, while viewing today's image, I was > > reminded of a squid. (I thought I saw suckers.) Since the size > > of the features in the image is in the sub-atomic range, I named > > the picture "Midget Squid". _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx

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Re: [Fractint] FOTD 10-07-02 (Midget Squid [6])
by sqrt_-1＠juno.com 11 Jul '02

11 Jul '02

I found this a few years ago and the name "Midget Squid" reminded me of it. JK mutant_octopus { ; it has eight legs, right? 90 min at 1024x768 reset=1930 type=mandel passes=b center-mag=-1.759895432332375466/0.01229829457725998347/5.665433e+015 params=0/0 float=y maxiter=5000 colors=000_ao<21>DGdBEcBEc<29>BBLAAKCDK<14>kuC<15>AAK<15>z00<14>zvvzzzxv\ w<12>c0K<2>g4Ji5Ij6Hl7Gm9G<2>rCDsEDuFCvHCxIBzKA<2>zREzUFzXGz_HzaJ<8>zzU<\ 15>9C`ADaBEc<46>xxyzzzyyz<22>`bo } On Wed, 10 Jul 2002 10:59:00 -0400 Jim Muth <jamth(a)mindspring.com> writes: > > FOTD -- July 10, 2002 (Rating 6) > > Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: > > In the depths of the world's oceans lurks the giant squid, so > far unseen while alive and known only from dead specimens washed > up on beaches or dredged up in fishing nets. In the depths of > the world's fractals lurks the midget squid, neither alive nor > dead and known only by a whimsical name given in a moment of > fancy. > > For some strange reason, while viewing today's image, I was > reminded of a squid. (I thought I saw suckers.) Since the size > of the features in the image is in the sub-atomic range, I named > the picture "Midget Squid". > > It's a pretty ordinary formula that generates the image -- > 4(Z^(-0.1))+0.4(Z^2)+C -- a formula that generates a moth-eaten > parent fractal with more curious nooks and crannies to explore > than a fractalist can shake his iterations at. In today's case, > I chose the vague 'East Valley' appearing area of the parent to > investigate. I got quite far down before the signs of the tiny > midget finally appeared. > > Because of its less-than-expert coloring, the image rates a 5 or > a 6. Feeling generous, I rated it a 6. A better way of rating > the FOTD images might be to have the viewers decide. I've been > thinking about such a system for some time. Perhaps I'll decide > about the ratings when the FOTD-CD is ready. > > The parameter file's render time of 10 minutes is a bit slow for > today's busy world. Time can be saved by downloading the > finished GIF image from Paul's web site at: > > <http://home.att.net/~Paul.N.Lee/FotD/FotD.html> > > or from Scott's site at: > > <http://sdboyd.dyndns.org/~sdboyd/fotd/index.html> > > The fractal weather Tuesday was once again hotter than a > far-cracker. But in the early evening the temperature of 99F > 37C was knocked down to 72F 22C by a whopper of a thunder-storm, > which sent the intrepid duo of house-cats scurrying for cover > and kept them hidden until 10pm. > > Today promises to be less hot, but before I can enjoy the milder > conditions, I must finish some work. And before I can finish, I > must start. So until the next FOTD on July 12, take care and be > ready for anything. > > > Jim Muth > jamth(a)mindspring.com > jimmuth(a)aol.com > > > START 20.0 PAR-FORMULA FILE================================ > > Midget_Squid { ; time=0:10:24.07--SF5 on a p200 > reset=2002 type=formula formulafile=allinone.frm > formulaname=MandelbrotMix4 function=ident passes=1 > center-mag=-3.18686290593923700/-0.012918240803433\ > 52/9.031838e+011/1/-110.25/0.31625297457531909 > params=4/-0.1/0.4/2/0/0 float=y maxiter=1200 > inside=0 logmap=209 periodicity=10 > colors=0000Ki0Mh0Og0Qf0Se0Ud0Wc0Yb0_a0a`4c_6eY8gWA\ > iUBjSDlQFnTGoWIqZKsaLudNwgPxjQvmRtgRpbTkXXfSWaMWYH\ > YUB`P6`E1YE3YE5_E7bE9dEBfEDhEFkEHnEJqELtENvDRvFQtH\ > QrIQpKQnMQlNQjPQgRQeSQcUQaWQ_XQYZQW_QZ`Sa`Uc`WfaYh\ > a_kaanbcpbesbgubivcdvd`veWvfSvfNwgJwhEwiAwj5wj1c_A\ > e`Jg`Ri`Tk`Um`Ti`SdaS_aRVbRQbQLcPGcPBdO6dO8fP9gQAh\ > QCiRDjREkSFlTHnTIoUJpUKqVMrWNsWOtXPuXUt_Ytaascesei\ > rhmrjqqluqnyqpypkyogyobynZymVymQylMylItjLohOkgQfeT\ > acVYbYT`_OZbKYdFWgBViJYhQ_gYafddelfdshdoh`khXghUch\ > Q_hMWhJShFOhBKh8Gh4Ch1Ib7OYDUTJ_OOeJUkE_q9dnDakH_i\ > LYfPVdTTaXR_`OXdMVgKXcIY`H_YG`UFbREcOCeLBfHAhE9iB8\ > j87kB9lEAmHBmKCnNEoQFoTGpWHqZJqaKrdLsgMsjNpiMniOmi\ > RliUkhXjc_iZbhUegPhfKkeFndAqc5tb6qc7nc8kc9hc8hc8ic\ > 8jc8kc7lc7md7oe7qf6sg6uh6wi6yj6zkGzlPzmQznQzoRzpRz\ > qRzrSzsSztTzuTzvTzwVzxWzyXzzXzzYzzZzzZzz_zz`zz`zzY\ > zzVzzTzzQzzOzzLzzIzzGzzqz } > > frm:MandelbrotMix4 {; Jim Muth > a=real(p1), b=imag(p1), d=real(p2), f=imag(p2), > g=1/f, h=1/d, j=1/(f-b), z=(-a*b*g*h)^j, > k=real(p3)+1, l=imag(p3)+100, c=fn1(pixel): > z=k*((a*(z^b))+(d*(z^f)))+c, > |z| < l } > > END 20.0 PAR-FORMULA FILE================================== > > > _______________________________________________ > Fractint mailing list > Fractint(a)mailman.xmission.com > http://mailman.xmission.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/fractint > ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/.

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Piclab
by Tim Wegner 10 Jul '02

10 Jul '02

I just got the following email from Gary Osborn. REAL old timer fractint users will remember "Stone Souper" Lee Crocker and the Piclab program. BTW, Lee maintains a page at www.piclab.com. <<quote>> If you still have any interest in the piclab image processing program then I have recently converted it to a 32-bit Windows program. It is finally free of the DOS memory limitations. It can be downloaded from www.s-4.com/download. This image shows some of the new capabilites of the program. <<unquote>> Tim

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