November 2013 - Fractint - mailman.xmission.com

Fractint version 20.04 patch 12 released
by Jonathan Osuch 25 Feb '15

25 Feb '15

Folks, Fractint version 20.04 patch 12 was released today. The executables can be found at: www.fractint.net or www.fractint.org Here is what's new: Fixed buffer overflow in disk video mode when savename was too long. Jonathan

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Fractal Music Project
by Albrecht Niekamp 21 Oct '14

21 Oct '14

HI, : after a long time of silence I´m back again with a new project. After my Multifractal Project which has remained unique as it still is the only software creating fractals using up to five formulas simultaneously here is my Fractal Music project, possibly the only one which deserves that name, there are some details they have in common: : It uses a single algorithm to automatically create music of theoretically indefinite size which never repeats itself. The rhythm is my own definition of an endless shifting rhythm originally inspired by Steve Reich ("Drumming") and Terry Riley ("In C") and on their side by African native music for instance by the pygmies. : The melodies- of course being the other half of the structure "shifting melodies" - are created using pixels of a Bitmap (BMP) fractal, which is scanned using the dots and lines of a freely designed IFS fractal. : The basic software - in and out and conversion of a pixel into musical parameters of a single note - originates in the nineties, author David Strohbeen and is not available anymore. : In addition to the image the music is influenced to a high degree by the IFS fractal used, a pyramid for instance creates a harder rhythmic structure, a spiral a softer melodic structure. Listening closely and relaxed you may well find that the general atmosphere of the music is that of the originating fractal. : I converted Jim´s "End of the World" image, FOTD Aug27, loved it at first glance. Thanks for that, Jim. Including links of the WAV files - mp3 is not satisfactory - and the original MID files. Be careful when using Midi: The sound depends on the fonts used and therefore maybe disapointing.The soundfont used is WeedsGM3, google for it. Use only a player that does not change the parameters. The creative player destroys the music, Winamp is ok. : Albrecht Niekamp] : SPIRAL1.IFS { 0.788 -0.424 0.242 0.860 1.649 5.431 0.896 -0.121 0.258 0.152 0.053 -6.722 1.377 0.052 0.182 -0.136 0.091 0.182 6.086 1.568 0.052 } : http://www.crosscanpuzzles.com/Aug13/082713.html https://www.dropbox.com/s/1c7bl26vc44lqy6/120913D3.MID https://www.dropbox.com/s/kvastwz6oopb900/120913D3.wav https://www.dropbox.com/s/odhd6582zzu6cy1/11091301.MID https://www.dropbox.com/s/94mlkbmmdwvydlp/11091301.wav

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FOTD 29-11-13 (Winged Minibrot [A-7,M-7])
by Jim Muth 29 Nov '13

29 Nov '13

FOTD -- November 29, 2013 (Rating A-7,M-7) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's venture into the realm of ultra-low exponents takes us down to the world of Z^(1.07071)+C, where we check no farther than ground level of the hyperladder as it appears with no function applied. 0.7071 is the square root of 0.5, though this is of no significance in the appearance of today's fractal. The parent fractal resembles an unbalanced boomerang, with today's image located in the western part of the chaos between the two arms. There actually is a minibrot at the center of the chaos filling the screen, which justifies the name, though it is too small to show up at today's magnitude. This unseen minibrot is shaped like a torpedo and surrounded by patches of chaos of the most chaotic kind. The name "Winged Minibrot" came about when the two large amber elements in the upper part of the frame reminded me of a pair of wings. The art and math aspects both rate a 7, meaning they are worth a look, but nothing that might win a prize. The calculation time of 1-3/4 minutes seems a fair price for the image, though the FOTD web sites can make the price much more fair. In all fairness, the finished image may be accessed at: <http://www.crosscanpuzzles.com/Archives.html> <http://www.emarketingiseasy.com/TESTS/FOTD/jim_muths_fotd.html> <http://www.Nahee.com/FOTD/> <http://user.xmission.com/~legalize/fractals/fotd/about.html> Clouds and cold temperatures made today feel like a day from midwinter here at Fractal Central, with a high temperature of 34F +1C that was barely far enough above freezing to make the ice damp. The fractal cats spent the afternoon sleeping and playing, while the fractal humans spent the day recovering from Thanksgiving. The next FOTD will be delayed until at least December 1st. Until whenever, take care, and we must seek out the latest trendy electronic gadgets that we simply must have for Christmas. Jim Muth jimmuth(a)earthlink.net START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Winged_Minibrot { ; time=0:01:45.00 SF5 at 2000MHZ reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=basicer.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC3 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=-7.3593914824083/-1.9453641284373/2.906\ 568e+007/1/171.250 params=1.07071/0/0/525 float=y maxiter=4000 inside=0 logmap=194 periodicity=6 colors=000zbDz`CzbCwZBtaBqWBrYAnTAjOAiT9iQ9cP8hK8f\ J7cH7bF600051665B79G7DL8HQ8LV9P_9SdPQOQVMQ_LQdJQiI\ QnGUsFcwEhrGmnHrjIvfJzaLzYMzUNzQOzLQzHRzDSz9Tz5Uz6\ Sf6Rd6Pa6O_6NX6LV6KS6JQ6HN6GL6FP5GT5HX5I`5Jc5Jg5Kk\ 5Lo5Mr5Mp9LoCKnFJlIIkLHjOGhSFgVEfYDd`CccBbfAai9VkG\ PmMIoSCqYUe_kVagUWdTQaTLZSFWSAYTCZTE_TGaTIbTKcTMeT\ OfUPgURiUTjUVkUXmUZnU`oUapV_qVYrWWsWUsXStXQuYOvYMv\ ZKwZIx_Gy_Ey_DeVTNQgRNhVKhYIiaFieCihAjl7jo5jl9hjCf\ hFdfIbdL`aO__RYYUWWXUU_SSbRVZSYWS_TSbQSeNSgKSjHSmE\ SoBSpH_pNgpToQljShiUdhW`gZWf`SebOddKdVNoMPyLRxKTwJ\ VvIXuHZtG`sFbrFdrEfqDhpCjoBlnAnm9pl9ql8km8en8_n8Uo\ 7Po7Jp7Dp77q72qLP4JLBIHIHDPF9WE5bD1iFEbGRWHcQK`PMY\ POVPRTPTQPVNPXLP_IPaFPcCPfAPh7Pj4Pl2P1_L4ZK7YJAYJD\ XIGWHJWHMVGPVGSUFVTEYTE`SDcRCfRCiQBkQBfO9bM8YK7UI5\ PG4LE3KD4JD4ID4IC5HC5GC5GC5IF9JICLKFMNIOPLPSORVRSX\ UU_XVa_XdbYge_ih`lkannKeW } frm:MandelbrotBC3 { ; by several Fractint users e=p1, a=imag(p2)+100 p=real(p2)+PI q=2*PI*fn1(p/(2*PI)) r=real(p2)+PI-q Z=C=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|<a } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 27-11-13 (Moonrise on Vega-4 [A-8,M-9])
by Jim Muth 27 Nov '13

27 Nov '13

FOTD -- November 27, 2013 (Rating A-8, M-9) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image has a math rating of a 9. This is because I have finally checked a world that I long knew existed but have never looked into. Today, for probably the first time, we have a fractal created by iterating an expression with an exponent of Z between zero and +1. In today's image, the iterated expression is Z^(0.7)+C. When rendered in the default manner the parent fractal is a hopeless looking blank screen consisting totally of black inside stuff. But sometimes a hopeless mass of 'inside' stuff can be brought to life by rendering it with an active inside fill such as the 'bof61' I used in today's image. (I believe this fill colors the points according to which iteration comes closest to the origin.) When I did this with today's hopeless parent fractal, I was greeted by perhaps the most chaotic mass of fractal junk I have ever turned up. I can find no themes whatever in the patches scattered about the frame of today's image. The only thing that stood out when I first saw the image was a near perfect circle in the background. I colored this circle a brilliant white and subdued the other colors until I finally had what I saw as a scene on an alien planet. With no particular planet in mind, I named the image "Moonrise on Vega-4", which is a hypothetical world that probably does not exist. The artistic rating of an 8 is a humble reference to the coloring. The exceptional math rating of a 9 indicates that this is my first venture into the world of exponents between zero and +1. The calculation time of 2-1/2 minutes seems about right for an image that rates an 8. But bargain day is here! The wait may be avoided by checking the finished image on one of the FOTD web sites. Take advantage of the bargain. View the finished image on the FOTD web site at: <http://www.crosscanpuzzles.com/Archives.html> And check the variations at: <http://www.emarketingiseasy.com/TESTS/FOTD/jim_muths_fotd.html> <http://www.Nahee.com/FOTD/> <http://user.xmission.com/~legalize/fractals/fotd/about.html> Today was a big improvement over yesterday here at Fractal Central, but still nothing to enjoy. The heavy clouds hung around all day, with a raw north wind and a temperature of 39F +4C. A few light sprinkles of rain and flurries of snow were of no consequence. Jasmine, the new fractal cat, began the day with a visit to the doctor, which spoiled her day. Nicholas, the old fractal cat, was thankful that it was not him. The humans spent the day preparing for the thanksgiving feast tomorrow. The next FOTD will be posted when it is ready. Most FOTD's take 24 hours to cook, so I would not be surprised if the next one were to appear in that time. But until whenever, take care, and if a future scientist were to create intelligent life in the laboratory, would it prove that God is not needed to explain man's existence or that intelligent design is necessary to create intelligent life? Jim Muth jimmuth(a)earthlink.net START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Moonrise_on_Vega-4 { ; time=0:02:30.00 SF5 at 2000MHZ reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=basicer.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC3 function=round passes=1 center-mag=+0.422913203/+0.291279598/1388/1/10/0 params=0.7/0/5/0 float=y maxiter=300 inside=bof61 logmap=yes periodicity=6 colors=000ebedcecdebeeafe_geZheYieXjer5Wr6Us6Ts7Ss\ 7Qt8Pt8Nt9Mt9Ln8Oh7Qb7SY6US6WM5ZH4`B4b53d03f24e35e\ 46e57d67d78d89cAAcBAcCBbDCbEDbFEaGEaHFaJG`KH`LH`MI\ _NJ_OK_PLZQLZSMZTNYUOYVOYWPXXQXYRXdZMZRXTKgODq_Hmj\ LiwOeuPeKQesRerSeqTepUeoVenWemXelYejZei_eh`egaefae\ 000PjdOidNgdMfcMdcLccKacJ`bJZbIYbHWaGVaGTa7J`EQ`DP\ `DN`CM_BK_VleUmeTneSoeSqfRoeQmePlezxzVdPVdPVeOWeOW\ fNWfNHJMXgMXgLYgLYhKYhKZhJ5CJZiIZiIYfJXdKWaKV_LJFM\ UVMTTNSQOSOORMPQJQKHQOEROCSNASM7TL5UL3UCAIM6WM7XN8\ XN9YNAZOCZJG_OE`PF`PGaPHbQJbQKcQLdQMdRNeROfRPgSRgS\ ShSTiTUiTVjTWkUYkUZlU_mV`mVanVboWep0KoUboTaoS`oR_o\ RZoQXoPWoOVoNUoNToMSoLRoKPoJOoINoIMoHLoGKoFJoEHoEG\ oDFoCEoBDoACo99nABoBDoBEoCGpCHpDJpDKqEMqFNqFPrGQrG\ SrHTsHVsIWsJYtJZtK`tKauLcuMfvLduLctKatK`sKZsJYrJWr\ IVqITqISpHQpHPoGNoGMnHNpGLnGKlGJjGIhGHfGGdGFbGE`GD\ ZGCXGBVGATG9RG8PG7NG6LI7N } frm:MandelbrotBC3 { ; by several Fractint users e=p1, a=imag(p2)+100 p=real(p2)+PI q=2*PI*fn1(p/(2*PI)) r=real(p2)+PI-q Z=C=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|<a } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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Re: [Fractint] FOTD 26-11-13 (Dying Butterfly [A-9,M-8])
by Brian Prentice 27 Nov '13

27 Nov '13

Here is another view of Jim's extraordinary fractal: http://bprentice.webenet.net/Fractal%20Images/Set%2018/BP_18_62d.png This version is colored a little differently and zoomed out to show more of the detail surrounding the minibrot. Brian Prentice

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FOTD 26-11-13 (Dying Butterfly [A-9,M-8])
by Jim Muth 26 Nov '13

26 Nov '13

FOTD -- November 26, 2013 (Rating A-9,M-8) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: In yesterday's discussion I said that the day's fractal was filled with hard to find minibrots. But difficulty is no put-off for me when it comes to finding fractals. Using the 'fmod' method, I found a minibrot on the first inzoom. Today's image shows that minibrot. In the upcoming FOTD's I will show several more minibrots that are equally unlikely. The minibrot lies in the large field of debris extending southwest from the tooth-shaped open area of yesterday's fractal. The fuzziness is partly due to the inherent fuzzy nature of the minibrot itself and partly due to a curious breakdown of resolution in the area immediately surrounding the minibrot. Those using fractal programs with better resolution might be able to clear away part or perhaps all of the fuzziness. In my opinion, the art rating of a 9 is justified. And due to the unexpected complexity of the minibrot, the math rating of an 8 is also justified. The name "Dying Butterfly" describes the first thing I saw in the image. The calculation time of 4 minutes is on the slow side. But the web sites are always there to speed things up to instantly. The finished image is posted online at: <http://www.crosscanpuzzles.com/Archives.html> with various variations at: <http://www.emarketingiseasy.com/TESTS/FOTD/jim_muths_fotd.html> <http://www.Nahee.com/FOTD/> <http://user.xmission.com/~legalize/fractals/fotd/about.html> Today was unpleasant from dawn to dusk here at Fractal Central. The day began with light snow, which piled up about 3cm before changing to rain in the afternoon, while the temperature slowly rose from 30F -1C to 34F +1C. The fractal cats took a few peeks at the slush outside but spent most of the day sleeping and playing. The new fractal cat Jasmine, (we call her Jazzy), is developing into quite an athletic little feline, leaping a meter (3 feet) into the air after her dragonfly toy. The old fractal cat Nicholas, (we call him Nico), wonders where she gets all her energy. The fractal people spent the day watching the ice come and go. The next FOTD will be posted in the proper time. Since I have no idea what time might be proper, I can give no exact time. Until whenever the proper time arrives, take care, and no one is perfect. People should expect only lies and disappointment from the politicians they choose to be leaders. So to avoid future disappointment, expect nothing, as I did 5 years ago. A nega- tive attitude might be unpleasant, but it is all too often correct. Jim Muth jimmuth(a)earthlink.net START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Dying_Butterfly { ; time=0:04:00.00 SF5 at 2000MHZ reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=basicer.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC3 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=-6.362700179650554/-2.356504276722922/\ 1.2e+011/1/45/0 params=1.09/0/0/525 float=y maxiter=16384 inside=0 logmap=373 periodicity=6 mathtolerance=0.05/1 colors=000KchKchKchKaiKaiKaiK`kK`kK`kK`kK_lK_lK_lK\ YnKYnKYnKYnKXoKXoKXoKWqKWqKWqKWqKWqH_kFbdLX_D_T5VO\ 0YJ1ZL2_O4XQ5XT8_U9fXAZ_C_aDddFceHahJ_kKYnNYrLXoKW\ lJUkIThHSgFQdEPcDO`CN_BLXALW9LT8LS6LP5KO4JL3IK2HI1\ GH1FE0ED0DB0BA0A809608A18C48E67H97JC6NE5PI3SK2UN1X\ Q1`T1cW1e_1ha0ke0oh0rk0uo0xr0zu0zs1zs1zr2zr3zr4zq5\ zq6zq9zoAzoBzoCznDzdEynFybIylJylKvkLskNqiOniPkiQhh\ TehUchW`gXYgYWg_Te`Qe`Oe`Ng`Lh`Ki`Jk`Il`HocFocDqXA\ qN8qW4oW3pW2of6nZAlVDkWHhWLebPccT`iXYk`WkeUliWnnYo\ r`ovcrnesghuakv`nx`qy_sz_vzCyzFzzIzzIzzIzzIzzIzzIz\ zOzzOzzOzzOzz`zz`zz`zz`zz`zz`zz`zz`zznzznzznzznzzn\ zznzznzznzznzznzznzznzznzznzznzznzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz } frm:MandelbrotBC3 { ; by several Fractint users e=p1, a=imag(p2)+100 p=real(p2)+PI q=2*PI*fn1(p/(2*PI)) r=real(p2)+PI-q Z=C=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|<a } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 25-11-13 (Toothache [A-7,M-8])
by Jim Muth 25 Nov '13

25 Nov '13

FOTD -- November 25, 2013 (Rating A-7,M-8) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image is the parent fractal that results when the expression Z^(1.09+C is iterated at ground level of the hyperladder with no function applied. I rarely use parent fractals as FOTD's, but today's parent struck me as having enough bite to earn the honor of being declared FOTD for 25-11-13. The reason for the name "Toothache" is now obvious. As the exponent of Z is decreased toward unity, the resulting parent fractals tend ever closer to a circle. But this tendency can be avoided for a while by calculating the fractal as it appears on one of the remote levels of the hyperladder. In today's image however, we need no remote level. The fractal is interesting enough right at the ground level, where we find a Mandeloid that resembles nothing as much as a newly extracted tooth. Despite surface appearances, the image is filled with well hidden and quite hard to find smaller minibrots. I will present a few of these in future FOTD's, though do not expect any paradoxical images to magically appear. The art rating of the image is a reasonably respectable 7. The math rating is a very respectable 8, mostly due to the unexpected richness of the outer filaments of the fractal. The calculation will cause no problems. The image will finish in less than one minute on most units, at least those that do not panic at the sight of a DOS prompt. Panicky units can be spared the panic by checking the finished image on the FOTD web sites. The finished image is online at: <http://www.crosscanpuzzles.com/Archives.html> with grand themes and symphonic variations at: <http://www.emarketingiseasy.com/TESTS/FOTD/jim_muths_fotd.html> <http://www.Nahee.com/FOTD/> <http://user.xmission.com/~legalize/fractals/fotd/about.html> After a morning low of 16F -9C the temperature rose to a not very warm afternoon peak of 34F +1C. Helped by hazy sun, it felt almost comfortable after the biting winds of yesterday. The fractal cats agreed, as did the fractal humans. The next FOTD will be posted when both it and I are ready. Until that marvelous moment arrives, take care, and how could one communicate the directions of left and right to an alien imprisoned in a ship in outer space, with no knowledge of the outside universe? Jim Muth jimmuth(a)earthlink.net START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Toothache { ; time=0:00:55.00 SF5 at 2000MHZ reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=basicer.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC3 function=ident center-mag=-3.94562/-2.28956/0.2032885/1/-45/0 params=1.09/0/0/525 float=y maxiter=13000 inside=0 logmap=7 periodicity=6 colors=00000E00I00M00Q10U20Y30`40g50i60m70q80q90sA\ 0rC0qE0oG1nI2mK3kL4jM5iN6gO7fP8eQ9cRAbS9aTBZUCWVEU\ WFRaHPmIMzJKzLHrMEzOCrP9zR7rS4zT2rW4mY6m`8mbAmeCmg\ EzzGzzIzzKzzMzzOzzQzzOzzNzzMzzLzzJzzIzzHzzGzzEzzDz\ jCziBzh9zg8zf7ze6zjKznYzrkzvyzJXzKZzL_zLazMbzNdmUe\ mOgmUhmUjmQkmUmmUnmUomUpmUpmUpmUqmUqmUqmUqmUmccicc\ fccbcc_ccWccTccPccMccIccFccBcc8cc4cc1cc4cc6Im8ImAI\ mCImFImHImJImLImNImQImSImUImWImYIm_ZmXomUmzWlzXjzY\ izZgz`fzaezbczcbze`zf_zgZzhXzgVzgTzgRzgPzzNzzLzzJz\ zHzzFzzDzzBzzZzzZzzZzzZzzZzzZzzZzzZzzczzczzczzczzc\ zzczzczzczzczzczzczzczzczzczzczzczzczzczzczzczzczz\ czzczzczzczzczzczzczzczzczzczzczzmzzmzzmzzmzzmzzmz\ zmzzmzzmzzmzzmzzmzzmzzmzzmzzmzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz } frm:MandelbrotBC3 { ; by several Fractint users e=p1, a=imag(p2)+100 p=real(p2)+PI q=2*PI*fn1(p/(2*PI)) r=real(p2)+PI-q Z=C=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|<a } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 24-11-13 (Bad Translateration [A-6,M-5])
by Jim Muth 25 Nov '13

25 Nov '13

FOTD -- November 24, 2013 (Rating A-6,M-5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image lies in the parent fractal that results when the expression Z^(1.85)+C is iterated 0.5094505 part of one level up the hyperladder. I picked this odd height because it produces a fractal that almost has X-axis symmetry, not that it makes much difference in the resulting fractal. (Since the symmetry is illusional, X-axis symmetry, which appears right, will not work with today's particular parameters.) This parent fractal resembles a Mandelbrot set with its west half cut off and its East Valley split into two halves. Today's scene lies on the north shoreline of the northern East Valley. The name "Bad Translateration" might refer to some abstruse point of advanced matrix math, with deep philosophical ramifications involving reality. Actually, it means nothing. The nearly shapeless minibrot at the center bears little resemblance to any kind of M-set, while the overall pattern is far too haphazard, with no central theme. As a result, the art value is an unimpressive 6, while the math stuff, which has often been seen before, rates no higher than a humdrum 5. To make things worse, the calculation time of over 5 minutes will lead to impatience in those so prone. My solution to the problem is to rush to the web sites. View the finished image on the web sites without the chore of doing the calculation. The sites may be accessed at: <http://www.crosscanpuzzles.com/Archives.html> <http://www.emarketingiseasy.com/TESTS/FOTD/jim_muths_fotd.html> <http://www.Nahee.com/FOTD/> <http://user.xmission.com/~legalize/fractals/fotd/about.html> The mostly sunny skies here at Fractal Central today were spoiled by a temperature of 23F -5C and a biting northwest wind. The fractal cats spent the day being glad they were inside. The fractal humans spent the day doing the things humans do indoors on a cold Sunday afternoon. The next FOTD will be posted in probably 24 hours. Until whenever, take care, and we should feel sorry for the liberal environmentalists, who care about both the environment and the underprivileged. I have rarely seen anyone in such a dilemma. They say the world must cut its carbon emissions, and at the same time help the emerging nations achieve a better standard of living. Jim Muth jimmuth(a)earthlink.net START PARAMETER FILE======================================= BadTranslateration { ; time=0:05:30.00 SF5 at 2000MHZ reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=basicer.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC3 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=+0.20097930259243/+0.12797587283477/3.8\ 5526e+010/1/-50/0 params=1.85/0/0.5094505/0 float=y maxiter=6400 inside=0 logmap=736 periodicity=6 colors=00000D00L00M60N51O42P00R34R35S26T26U16V16W0\ 6X06Y77ZE7_K7_R7`_7ac7ai7cbDWWJRPPLIVGB_BAWF9SJ9ON\ 8LR7HV7DZD9bH6fIAZHCPKCHR6IU5JX5K_4Lb4MeOKgfIvyGrz\ FozFkzFhzFX4LX4PY4UY4ZZ4cZ4gzzzzzzzzwzzmzzKvzArzAm\ t9hn8ce8ZX7UP7PJ6KE6FC6G09A8CDCFHFILILOMOSPQWST_dZ\ RdTJeMBfG3fA4gI4hP5hX5ic5ijTOXU3KUAKcBKZ2KU0KK0KA0\ K0N0KW_UWWcZZkaaoedshgvkizhfzmcScDEp9Bh69`37U0DQ9J\ MIOIQUEZ_Agd6oCpIEiNGbRHXVJQZLJbMDfO6IP0VHiWJ`bLSh\ MJnSKdXKWaKNYISVHWSG_PFcMEgJDkGCoTKqeSsr_tjVqDdKHb\ JL`IOzIzfzVVGzTGzfFzkEzaEzVDNYpPZpR`pTaqWcqYeq_nza\ hrcirfZriPrlErn4rg5ja5cW5WQ6PK6HE6A863C85GA7KC9NEA\ LKGKQLJVRI`WGfaFkfEqlDvqGsoIpnKmmeO0dT8dXFc`NceUbi\ ajbTheXfh`dkdjmhJmhGmbCmX9mR5mL2mG5mC7m89w4FwFKwPP\ w_UwibwhZwhlpkpqnsrqxststwvuyzvVzwSzxPzyLzzIzzFzzB\ zz8zzKzzKzzKzzKzzKzzKzzKzzKzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz } frm:MandelbrotBC3 { ; by several Fractint users e=p1, a=imag(p2)+100 p=real(p2)+PI q=2*PI*fn1(p/(2*PI)) r=real(p2)+PI-q Z=C=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|<a } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 22-11-13 (A Passing Minibrot [A-6,M-5])
by Jim Muth 23 Nov '13

23 Nov '13

FOTD -- November 22, 2013 (Rating A-6,M-5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: Today's image lies in one of the two East Valleys of the parent fractal that is generated when the expression Z^(1.85)+C is iterated 0.5094505 levels up the complex hyperladder. The level is set to such a critical value because at this particular level the parent appears to have X-axis symmetry. The appearance of symmetry is false however. It exists only on the surface. The art value of the image, with its overbearing minibrot, rates only a 6, and the math rates only an average 5. All is not lost however, for the minibrot is surrounded by smaller detached minibrots just waiting to be explored. I will check some of these smaller minibrots in the next few FOTD's. The name "A Passing Minibrot" refers to the way I found the minibrot. At first I passed right by it, but then I returned to have a second look. After a few minutes I saw enough there to make it today's FOTD. The calculation time of 2-1/4 minutes will pass fast enough, though it may still be a bit too slow for such a mediocre image. Mediocrity can be avoided however by checking the FOTD web sites. The calculated image is posted at: <http://www.crosscanpuzzles.com/Archives.html> <http://www.emarketingiseasy.com/TESTS/FOTD/jim_muths_fotd.html> <http://www.Nahee.com/FOTD/> <http://user.xmission.com/~legalize/fractals/fotd/about.html> Thick clouds and occasional light showers held spirits to a low level here at Fractal Central. The temperature of 50F 10C was mild enough, but was wasted by the clouds. The fractal cats seemed cranky this afternoon, possibly due to the weather. The humans had a very average Friday. The next FOTD will be posted in two days, on November 24. Until then, take care, and pay no attention to those who say we are becoming too dependent on technology and are even becoming addicted to it. Even higher technology will solve all our problems and put the doomsday prophets in their proper places. Jim Muth jimmuth(a)earthlink.net START PARAMETER FILE======================================= A_Passing_Minibrot { ; time=0:02:15.00 SF5 at 2000MHZ reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=basicer.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC3 function=ident center-mag=+0.2005901796/+0.1279569602/21526.13/1/\ 27.5/0 params=1.85/0/0.5094505/0 float=y maxiter=6400 inside=0 logmap=84 periodicity=6 colors=000LIWKMVJRTIVSH_QGcPFgNElMDpKCtJBoIAkIAgI9\ cH8ZH8VH7RG6NG6IF5ED4AC46B36E36H26K26N16M16Q06U06Y\ 77ZE7_K7_R7`X7`c7ai7abDWWJRPPLIVGB_BAWF9SJ9ON8LR7H\ V7DZ69b66ffl`VSRK7HR6IY5Jd5Kk4Lq4MsOKufIvyGrzFozFk\ zFhzFX4LX4PY4UY4ZZ4cZ4g_4l_4q`4v`4zOY_BzAAs99l98e8\ 7Z86S75L74E6376216659A8CDCFHFILILOMOSPQWSTZWWbZZfa\ aiedmhgpkiqhfqfcrc`raZr_WsXTsVQtSOtQLdqHhnDll9pj5s\ h2tc5t_8tVBuRDuMGuIJuELfRHScDEp9Bh69`37U0DQ9JMIOIQ\ UEZ_Agd6oCpIEiNGbRHXVJQZLJbMDfO6jP0nHiWJ`bLShMJnSK\ dXKWaKNYISVHWSG_PFcMEgJDkGCoTKqeSsr_tjVqDdKHbJL`IO\ ZISXHVVGZTGaRFePEiNElLDpLCsMCwNBzOBuPAtQAsR9rS9rT9\ pU8oV8nW7mX7mY7mZ6m_6m`6ma6mb5mc5cc5fc5jc4mc4pc4sc\ 4qc7oc9ncBlcEkcGicIgcLfcNdcPccSamU_mWZmZXm`WnbYoYZ\ pT`qParKbsGetEguCivBkw9nx8py6qz5rz3sz2tz5uzUvzUwzU\ xzUyzczzczzczzczzmzzmzzmzzmzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz\ zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz } frm:MandelbrotBC3 { ; by several Fractint users e=p1, a=imag(p2)+100 p=real(p2)+PI q=2*PI*fn1(p/(2*PI)) r=real(p2)+PI-q Z=C=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|<a } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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FOTD 21-11-13 (Corrected Version of FOTD for Nov. 21 [A-7, M-5])
by Jim Muth 23 Nov '13

23 Nov '13

FOTD -- November 21, 2013 (Rating A-7,M-5) Fractal visionaries and enthusiasts: To find today's image we checked the parent fractal that results when the expression Z^(1.9)+C is iterated only one step up the hyperladder with no function applied. This parent consists of a reasonably recognizable Mandeloid rotated so that east faces south and twisted so that the main bud faces northwest. A very obvious but disconnected minibrot lies just southeast of the main bay. Today's scene lies a short distance north of this minibrot. I named the image "Random Searching", which describes the technique I used to dredge up today's scene. The minibrot at the center resembles the parent fractal rather closely, though I did not check to see if that disconnected minibrot exists nearby. The art rating of a 7 indicates that I am less than fully satisfied with today's image. The math rating of a 5 shows that nothing new exists in the math aspect. The calculation time of a little over 2 minutes will pass quickly enough. Those who like their fractals at turbo speed can check the web sites. The finished image is available on the following web sites: <http://www.crosscanpuzzles.com/Archives.html> <http://www.emarketingiseasy.com/TESTS/FOTD/jim_muths_fotd.html> <http://www.Nahee.com/FOTD/> <http://user.xmission.com/~legalize/fractals/fotd/about.html> The clouds that ruled the roost today kept things suppressed. The temperature, which began at 21F -6C and rose only to 43F +6C merely added to the chill. The fractal cats spent the day sleeping and playing. When ten-year-old Nico grew tired of play and eight-week-old Jasmine wanted to continue, we had to put her in the spare room to give Nico a break from the action. The next FOTD will be posted in a reasonable time, until then, take care and when one person's common sense contradicts another person's common sense, they cannot both be right . . . or can they? . . . Jim Muth jimmuth(a)earthlink.net START PARAMETER FILE======================================= Random_Searching { ; time=0:02:15.00 SF5 at 2000MHZ reset=2004 type=formula formulafile=basicer.frm formulaname=MandelbrotBC3 function=ident passes=1 center-mag=+0.718487803007509/-0.01658645125406608\ /1.659661e+007/1/150/0 params=1.9/0/1/0 float=y maxiter=2500 inside=0 logmap=238 periodicity=6 colors=00000821942A63B84CA5DRBETCFVDGPE9RFCVFJZFEX\ FJRFIVFKcFHkFEaHBfI8jJ5nJ3pQArWHtaNvgUxm_ulXskVpjT\ niRlhcmh`mgZmfXmeVmdTmdQmcOmbMmaKm`Im`GmbImcKmdMmf\ OZgB`hDciFekHglJjmLlnNnpPqqRsrTusUrqTpyTznTzlTzjSz\ cTzeSzfRzhQziPzy9zz9zzAzzAzzBzqBjjRjkRjlRknPloNll7\ mm5no3Tj2`VSplbnhRhnFco3`m5Yk7Vi9TgBQRDNQFKOHINJFK\ L2CN0FO3EL18J8DHBCEDBCGDAIH7GG5NG3LI4JK5HM5FO6DQ7L\ R7JT8HV9FX9DZAB`B9aBdbJgbHicFldCneAqf8sf6TaPWdUZgZ\ ajcdmhgpmisrktsmttottqturtujkpcckXWfPNaIFXB7Scun7C\ QO`ZcxgboObg5Ye7Ud8QcAMbBH`DD_E9ZG5YHGJVR5gXOcaf`f\ yYbqUZiRVaNSVKONGKFDH8AMC9QG9VJ9ZN9bR8gU8kY8o`8hd6\ bg5Xn4cp3mz2cz1cz0czngeQb_XYVbcQhcUzcUzmUzmUzmUzzU\ WzUMzTazRivQprPwuUzmZzhZzhZzhZzcazchzchzchzmhzmhzm\ hzmbemefmhgmknmntmqqmtnmwlmzimzfmzdmzbmz`mz_mzYmzX\ mz_zzbzzfzzjzznzzrzzvzzyzzszzmzzhzzbzzYzzPzzHzz9zz\ DzzHzzLzzPzzXzzczzDzzMzzK } frm:MandelbrotBC3 { ; by several Fractint users e=p1, a=imag(p2)+100 p=real(p2)+PI q=2*PI*fn1(p/(2*PI)) r=real(p2)+PI-q Z=C=Pixel: Z=log(Z) IF(imag(Z)>r) Z=Z+flip(2*PI) ENDIF Z=exp(e*(Z+flip(q)))+C |Z|<a } END PARAMETER FILE=========================================

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